Elderly man assisted after medical fall, Ridgefield NJ
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According to the dispatch call, emergency responders assisted an elderly man who fell at a residence near Shaler Street in Ridgefield. The man had previously gone to the hospital after a fall but was at home when he fell again. He was evaluated and helped back into his chair, and no additional medical transport was needed.
Audio|Heard on: Bergen NJ Law Dispatch Group Calls
Listen to dispatch call
00:52
Transcript:
00:00
I got a medical near Shaler Street, near Shaler Street.
00:03
Upstairs, it's a two-family.
00:05
88-year-old male party fall victim.
00:08
This gentleman fell last night, went to the hospital, checked himself out, came home, and fell again.
00:14
6.5.
00:17
So, one, common will take that for 5'1.
00:20
We see someone.
00:23
The caller was his friend.
00:25
She lives across town.
00:28
She's driving her. She should be there when you guys get there.
00:31
7-1-coms, no need for the BLS, a moment.
00:34
Do you want to cancel the BLS?
00:37
Yes, please.
00:39
Received?
00:43
4971-1-coms will be going clear.
00:45
Male party was helped back into his chair.
00:47
I've been for the report.
00:49
1-71 on Markets, sir.
00:51
Party was assisted back into his chair.
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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:
Shaler Blvd, Ridgefield, NJ 07657
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