Air ambulance declines due to weather; ground transport to hospital, Newton IA
Medical EmergencyAn air ambulance declined to transport a patient due to weather conditions and an extra rider. A ground unit called Medic 1 is transporting the patient to Mercy Hospital in Newton. They considered another helicopter and meeting at the airport but proceeded with ground transport.
Audio|Source: Jasper County Fire and EMS
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Transcript:
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Go ahead.
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A lifelight called back and said they are declining because of the extra rider.
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And they check with Mercy one,
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sorry, Mercy helicopter and they're declining because of the weather.
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They said they can try another helicopter, but it'd be a longer EPA.
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Would they consider landing up the airport?
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Ask for Medic 1.
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Medic 1.
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One's transporting soon, Mercy 1, 1 Newton.
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Copy. We're still checking to see if the helicopter would meet at the airport.
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Copy. Let us know if they accept that meeting.
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Divert.
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Location mentioned:
Newton, IA 50208
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