Man, 65, found after fall with altered consciousness, Pittsburgh PA


Dispatch audio reports a 65-year-old man who fell near Northumberland St between Irma Way and South Negley. He is conscious and breathing but has an altered mental status. Responders do not know how long he was on the ground. The man’s son is waiting outside. Emergency crews were asked not to use sirens or lights because that might make him agitated. Engine 18 and EMS were sent to the scene.
Audio|Source: Pittsburgh Fire Dispatch - Channel 1
00:51
Transcript:
Engine 18 responding as first responder to near Northumberland St between Irma Way and South Negley. There is a 65-year-old male conscious and breathing. He fell and has an altered level of consciousness. They are not sure how long he was on the ground. His son is waiting outside. Responders requested no sirens or lights to avoid agitating the patient. EMS notified at 14:27.
Engine 18 responding as first responder to near Northumberland St between Irma Way and South Negley. There is a 65-year-old male conscious and breathing. He fell and has an altered level of consciousness. They are not sure how long he was on the ground. His son is waiting outside. Responders requested no sirens or lights to avoid agitating the patient. EMS notified at 14:27.
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Near Northumberland St, Pittsburgh, PA 15217
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