Rescue units confused over response to breathing emergency, Aventura FL
Medical EmergencyEmergency responders experienced confusion about which rescue unit should respond to a trouble breathing call at the Barnes & Noble store in Aventura, Florida. Rescue 247 and Rescue 47 both indicated they were responding before the dispatch clarified and canceled overlapping units. The patient was found unresponsive at the scene.
Audio|Source: Broward County Fire/Rescue
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Transcript:
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Our call in the study of nine.
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We're at 247.
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We're responding to call.
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247 is going to be in quarters.
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Okay,
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I have 247 telling me they're responding. Which unit is going?
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So 29, trouble breathing.
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Rescue 247, one unit on your vehicle says that you're going and Rescue 47 says they're going. Which unit is responding to this call?
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Rescue 47 responding.
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Rescue 247 is responding. Rescue 247 available.
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Rescue 29. Cancel the squad. We have three.
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Squad 29, have to cancel.
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You can show them in quarter.
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Corridors, 1148.
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Spot 29, copy, thank you.
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Chris, 29, you're responding to Barnes & Noble for trouble breathing.
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The desk has an open line, 1148.
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1148.
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Not responsive.
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1148.
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Okay.
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