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Medical alert for elderly man with breathing difficultyGlenside PA

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audio iconMedical Emergency
Central Ave, Glenside, PA 19038

As discussed during the dispatch call, an elderly man in his apartment triggered a medical alert alarm. He is conscious but has difficulty breathing and a history of heart problems. A neighbor reported a strong smell like turpentine from the basement. There was no response at the door when checked.

Audio|Heard on: Montgomery County Fire/EMS West - Digital
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01:41
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00:00
258, medical alert alarm, near Central Avenue, apartment 1.
00:04
358, medical alert alarm, near Central Avenue, Beachier Avenue, Franklin Avenue, Seattle.
00:19
C-55, okay?
00:21
Not only by the neighbor to hear it all going off in the basement, they can also have a strong smell like turpentine.
00:26
There is no response when they knock on the door, nothing visible.
00:31
Appreciate.
00:33
Jen, 32 more Donald on a spreadsheet.
00:49
Through a B-REST emergency, 33 to (number withheld) route.
00:53
A B-Rust Road 2, 33 to (number withheld) route.
00:55
The Hammond, Woonzer Drive, you start.
01:02
Really, 20 others, on me?
01:07
Male 87, conscious and alert, difficulty breathing, weakness with a cardiac history.
01:15
We see.
01:21
C-55, Ohio,
01:23
Bob, come here.
01:25
C-55, okay.
01:31
75 feet is now surveying in 6.2 east after they do have a telegram from the basement

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Central Ave, Glenside, PA 19038

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