Medical response redirected after catheter issue, Fitchburg MA
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, firefighters and paramedics were dispatched to an apartment near Layton Street for a medical issue involving a catheter. Engine 4 and Paramedic 2 responded, but the paramedics were later redirected after it was determined they were not needed. A separate call also involved a medical response to near Nass Farm Road for chest pain.
Audio|Heard on: Fitchburg and Lunenburg Fire and Mid State Control
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01:46
Transcript:
00:00
Attention Fitchburg Fire Department, near Layton Street apartment for the catheter issue.
00:05
Paramedic two respond.
00:07
That's near Layton Street apartment for the catheter issue.
00:12
Paramedic two respond, fire alarm (number withheld).
00:20
All right, engine four is on scene.
00:24
Engine four on scene.
00:31
Fire alarm calling Rescue Three.
00:41
Rescue Three, Fire Medic Two to near Nass Farm Road for chest pain.
00:49
Rescue Three, Fire Medic Two, near Nass Farm Road for chest pain.
01:00
Fire alarm FM one.
01:04
Answering FM one.
01:08
Okay, if we can put it off for the vomit nap time.
01:19
Fire engine four.
01:28
That's your four.
01:33
Have you determined if you're going to need the medics yet or if we can redirect them?
01:40
You can redirect the medics.
01:45
Received, thank you.
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This transcript is automatically generated by AI from live dispatch audio. Dispatch communications may include background noise, overlapping speakers, or rapidly evolving situations, and automated transcription may not capture all details or context.
Location mentioned:
Clinton St, Fitchburg, MA 01420
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