Elderly man falls and strikes head, declines help, Rockland ME
Medical EmergencyEmergency responders were sent near Beech St for a 94-year-old man who fell and struck his head. He is conscious and declined medical assistance. The caller, who is blind, could hear him speaking but could not see him.
Audio|Source: Penobscot, Waldo, Knox County Public Safety
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Transcript:
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Welcome, EMS.
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Responded near Beech St.
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For a 94-year-old male who fell and struck his head.
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Dispatched a 17 Bravo 4M[1].
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He is now up, declining rescue.
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It would be safer to have them come.
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Rockland EMS on near Beech St for a 94-year-old male who fell and struck his head, dispatch code 17 Bravo 4 and Mary[2].
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Cross Street to be Shaw and Woodland Road.
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Enough there. Stay-by.
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Bell 516.
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Go ahead.
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One record has been started.
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Let us know if you need additional.
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Ten four, thank you.
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Thank you.
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Registry, have you.
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The caller is blind and not able to see him but stated he was up.
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I could hear him speaking, he sounded very groggy in the background stating he didn't need any help.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
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17 Bravo 4M: EMS dispatch code for falls with possible injury (non-life-threatening)
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Mary: EMS or fire code, possibly indicating status or location
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Location mentioned:
Near Beech St, Rockland, ME 04841
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