Medical crews aid person after wheelchair fall near Wharton Ave, Norfolk VA
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible medical emergency near Wharton Avenue in Norfolk, Virginia. A person reportedly fell from a wheelchair, which then landed on them. The individual appeared to have additional medical issues. Fire and EMS units responded to assist, and a medic unit transported the patient for treatment.
Audio|Heard on: Norfolk VA EMS-Tac Group Calls
Listen to dispatch call
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Transcript:
00:00
Yeah, they just called us back.
00:01
Apparently he just fell.
00:02
He's got the wheelchair on top of him.
00:04
I'm going to upgrade this to an engine response as well if you're okay with that.
00:09
Yes, I'm okay with it.
00:12
EMS 3 North, do you copy? Can you add the closest fire apparatus to medic 9's call please?
00:21
Medic 16 is transporting and arrived since early.
00:25
1437.
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That is all.
00:30
Engine 16 responding.
00:33
(name withheld), engine 16, you're assisting medic 9, near Wharton Ave.
00:40
It's going to be an elderly person who has fallen out of a wheelchair that's fallen on top of them, also having some other medical issues.
00:45
They apparently called fire headquarters and advised them.
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Location mentioned:
Wharton Ave, Norfolk, VA 23518
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