Elderly man falls from wheelchair near Richards Ave, North Attleborough MA
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As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a medical call for a 73-year-old man who fell from his wheelchair near Richards Ave in North Attleborough. The man declined transport after evaluation and units returned to service.
Audio|Heard on: North Attleboro Fire 1
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01:54
Transcript:
00:00
Engine 5, Rescue 2, Medical.
00:04
Engine 5, Rescue 2, near Richards Ave.
00:09
Report of a 73-year-old male who fell from a wheelchair and is unable to get up.
00:17
Engine 5 and Rescue 2 responding near Richards Ave.
00:23
First floor, 73-year-old male fell from a wheelchair, unable to get up.
00:26
Unable to get up.
00:48
Engine 5, Rescue 2 on the way, near Richards.
00:53
Advised to use the handicap ramp for best access.
01:02
Engine 5 has that.
01:13
Both units on scene, rescue using the handicap ramp.
01:33
Patient refused further medical transport.
01:51
Rescue clear, returning to service.
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Location mentioned:
Richards Ave, North Attleborough, MA 02760
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