False alarm triggers medical response at Arlington residence, Arlington WA
A medical alarm at an Arlington home was intentionally triggered to inform about a move, which prompted an unnecessary emergency response.
Audio|Source: Snohomish County Fire Primary Response
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Transcript:
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Medic 46, engine 46.
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MedQ[1] response, near Olympic Place Northeast.
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Respond on TAC 3, near Olympic Place Northeast.
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From age 7?
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The patient did activate the pendant intentionally just to inform that she will be moving in a couple days.
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So accidental activation.
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Page 11.
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Received accidental activation.
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Just make this a Med1[2], send Medic 11.
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Med1[2], signed in Medic 11.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
MedQ: Medical call dispatched via EMD/Medical Priority Dispatch
[2]
Med1: High-priority advanced life support (ALS) medical response or channel designation.
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Location mentioned:
Olympic Pl, Arlington, WA 98223
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