78-year-old man assisted after wheelchair fall, Pierson MI


Emergency responders were called to assist a 78-year-old man who fell while trying to sit in his wheelchair. He was not injured but needed help due to his weight. Access was advised via the alley beside the house because the front entrance was blocked.
Audio|Source: Montcalm County Police & Fire
01:56
Transcript:
00:00
I'm clear. 2317. Copy of Med 2. Liftedifice. Go ahead. 148 Grand Street in Pearson. Good. 148 Grand Street. Cross the second and third streets. They have a 78-year-old male that had gotten up out of his wheelchair to do some things, went to sit down, and missed the wheelchair. No injuries, no bleeding.
00:28
Patient is about 300 pounds. They just need help lifting him. Copy. Can you send rescue as well, please? Affirmative. Also, we advised they state to use the alley that's beside the house. There'll be a jeep park there as they just had a yard sale and you're not going to be able to access house from the front. Copy. 2319. Central off night.
00:57
Need you back Central. Clear on Central. 320. Central of 10. Off 10. Clearby Rapids returning. 2320.
01:19
to rescue 20. Rescue 20 needed to respond to Pearson, 148 Grand Street, 148 Grand Street, cross the second and third. You're being requested for Office 17 for a lift assist, 78-year-old male cell while trying to get into his wheelchair. Patient's about 300 pounds. Also be advised to use the alley that is beside the house. There'll be a Jeep parked there. Timeouts 2321.
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Location mentioned:
Near Grand St, Pierson, MI 49339
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