Medical crews respond to breathing and illness calls, Tacoma WA


Emergency medical crews responded to two calls: one for a person having trouble breathing near Hillside Drive Northeast, and another for a sick person near South 11th Street.
Audio|Source: Tacoma Fire
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Transcript:
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Engine 5 and Medic 3, Channel A2, ALS[1], respiratory distress, near Hillside Drive Northeast.
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Engine 5 and Medic 3, Channel A2, ALS[1], respiratory distress, near Hillside Drive Northeast, time 422.
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The caller from engine four, can I get one BEL.
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Aid, 1, Channel 8, BLS[2], sick person, near South 11th Street.
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Aid, 1, Channel 82, BLS[2], sick person, near South 11th Street.
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Time 423.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
ALS: Advanced life support medical response with paramedic-level care for higher-acuity emergencies.
[2]
BLS: Basic Life Support medical response or transport for non-life-threatening or lower-acuity emergencies.
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Location mentioned:
Near Hillside Dr NE, Tacoma, WA 98422
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