Person threatens self-harm but agrees to hospital transport, South Burlington VT


A person threatened to cut his throat and burn himself but does not have a knife. He usually resists help but agreed to go to the hospital.
Audio|Source: Chittenden County Fire and EMS
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Transcript:
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Medical, high-priority, near Williston Road, apartment 6.
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Engine 1, ambulance 1, medical, high-priority, near Williston Road, Apartment 6, between Airport 6 Road and Mills Avenue.
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Sheld from you, Chris.
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There you go, Chris.
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Cause the alarm was a potholder on a heating element in the oven.
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No fire problem.
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The apartment has been ventilated.
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Units are in service. 6.30, Andrew.
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10.4. Edge 1. Edge 1.
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I have an officer responding over there with you.
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The mail has made statements about wanting to cut his throat with a knife.
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He does not have access.
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He has also made statements about wanting to burn himself.
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It's unknown if he has a lighter or not.
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Copy. First call also advised he's usually very resistant to assistance.
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However, he did agree with them that he needs to go to the hospital and agree to be transported.
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Location mentioned:
Near Williston Rd, South Burlington, VT 05403
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