Fire department assists immobile patient into home, Rockford IL


Fire department assisted a patient weighing about 450 pounds who had recent foot surgery and could not walk, helping them move from their vehicle into their home. No wheelchair was available.
Audio|Source: Rockford Fire Department
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Transcript:
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Engine 2, respond to lift assist near 19th St.
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(name withheld).
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96, please.
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26, available attorney.
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416. Rockinand into doing route to assist the citizen near 19th St.
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I am attempting to obtain a weight.
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They're advising this patient is OB.
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Okay, sir. Attention to your patient is approximately 450 pounds.
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Had recent surgery on her foot is not ambulatory.
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Needs help from the vehicle into the house and I don't believe there's a wheelchair there.
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10.4, well-advised when we get there.
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Tampa.
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Change the six in quarters.
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Location mentioned:
Near 19th St, Rockford, IL 61104
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