Medical emergency near Simmons Village, Johnston RI
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As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a possible medical emergency involving a 71-year-old man who was reportedly having difficulty breathing near Simmons Village on Simmonsville Avenue in Johnston, Rhode Island. Multiple rescue units and engines were dispatched, and the patient was later transported to Fatima Hospital.
Audio|Heard on: Providence RI Fire Dispatch Group Calls
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02:26
Transcript:
00:00
Sanjur 1 and Rescue 2, difficulty breathing near Simmons Village.
00:07
As Edgar 1 and Rescue 2, respond near Simmonsville Avenue.
00:14
Apartment in the building indicated.
00:15
Elderly male, difficulty breathing.
00:17
That's Andrew 1 and Rescue 2, near Simmonsville Avenue.
00:22
Difficulty breathing at 11:02.
00:32
Engines 3, 2, and 4 in Battalion 1.
00:35
Masterbox activated at Ralph Russo Manor.
00:42
Engines 3, 2, and 4 in Battalion 1, responding to Ralph Russo Manor Masterbox.
00:48
Zone 2 and adjacent building affected.
00:52
Engines 3, 2, and 4, respond near Greenville Avenue, Ralph Russo Manor.
00:59
Masterbox detection at front building.
01:03
11-03.
01:05
Battalion 1.
01:08
Good.
01:10
You need me to fill in a ladder?
01:14
Hold off on that, I'll give you a ride.
01:18
Received. Units operating and responding, Ralph Russo operating the fireground.
01:24
Rescue 1 is on scene.
01:27
Rescue 1, you're on.
01:28
Unit 53 acknowledged.
01:31
Rescue 3 transporting to Fatima Hospital.
01:35
Rescue 3 en route to Fatima Hospital.
01:38
Do you want to respond?
01:40
Rescue 2 on the way.
01:43
Rescue 2 responding to Simmons Village.
01:47
Engine 1 to dispatch, request building and apartment number, please.
01:54
Andrew 1, that's building near Simmonsville Avenue.
01:56
Address details confirmed.
01:59
Unit apartment confirmed.
02:04
Thank you.
02:07
Andrew 1 returning to service.
02:15
Andrew 1 to Rescue 2.
02:17
Yes, you too.
02:20
71-year-old male reported lethargic.
02:23
That's all you guys.
02:26
Perfect.
Disclaimer:
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:
Simmonsville Ave, Johnston, RI 02919
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