Snow hampers patient transport at Lena Health Center, Westerly RI
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a medical incident at Lena Health Center near High Street in Westerly. The patient was located on the second floor, and responders faced difficulties removing snow to move the patient to the ambulance. Communication focused on coordinating shoveling equipment and access for transport.
Audio|Heard on: Southern Rhode Island and Southeastern Connecticut Fire and EMS
Listen to dispatch call
01:45
Transcript:
00:00
Listen firefighter well, Jim on scene.
00:24
So the health center, near High Street on the 2nd floor.
00:36
Dispatch from medic one, I'm nearly towards the intersection now.
00:41
Can you divert me to that and I'll let Northside know medics not available?
00:49
Right back one.
00:59
The only way to get this patient to your vehicle is going to be to hand shovel.
01:06
I've got one.
01:08
I know the ambulance has some and see if that fire truck has any.
01:25
18 to 31.
01:30
18.
01:34
If possible, we need a couple shovels down here.
01:40
Copy, we'll work on it.
01:41
I got one coming your way now.
01:45
Roger.
Disclaimer:
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:
High St, Westerly, RI 02891
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