Man sustains compound fractures after fall near Lake Wales Airport, Lake Wales FL
Medical EmergencyA man fell and suffered compound fractures near Lake Wales Airport. Helicopter transport was arranged to the airport landing zone for medical evacuation.
Audio|Source: Polk County Fire Rescue, Fire and EMS
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Transcript:
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Angel 11 go ahead tip for me of an adult trauma alert
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Yeah, don't turn alert, cop-out fracture.
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False.
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Copy.
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970-7. Not 7.
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You show me in route.
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It's going to be 135A-class road off the East Bay Boulevard south.
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We're checking the availability of the helicopter for Engine 11.
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It's Adult Trauma Alert[1], Compound, Fracture, Fall, Lake Wales Airport is going to be the LV.
00:36
Okay. About 7 to Engine 11.
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Engine 11, go ahead.
00:43
You have a good site for LV? I assume.
00:47
Yeah, the airport is going to be the best available.
Police codes explained
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[1]
Trauma Alert: Patient meets major trauma criteria requiring urgent transport and trauma center notification.
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Location mentioned:
Lake Wales Municipal Airport, 450 S Airport Rd, Lake Wales, FL 33859
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