Woman falls near Cambridge Dr, requests firefighter help, Elgin IL


A woman fell near Cambridge Drive in Elgin and needed help getting up. She requested help from firefighters instead of ambulance due to concern about medical bills.
Audio|Source: Elgin Fire
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Transcript:
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Fox River Ambulance calls for a lift assist near Cambridge Ct off of Abby Glenn.
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Female slipped on the floor and needs help getting up.
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Fox River. Ambulance calls for a lift assist near Cambridge Ct.
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Again, message noted.
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Tony.
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We'll take that in place.
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We'll take it in place of message.
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She was adamant that she did not want an ambulance for the lift assist.
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She was insisting that I just sent her two strong men to help her.
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I tried to explain, but she was afraid of the bill she might get from the ambulance service.
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Police department was dispatched for a checkoff and stated to send you so she might not be happy when you arrive just for information.
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Location mentioned:
Cambridge Dr, Elgin, IL 60123
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