Man falls from wheelchair and requests assistance, Punxsutawney PA


A 78-year-old man in Gaskill Township activated his medical alarm after falling from his wheelchair. Emergency responders were sent to assist him. No criminal activity or other dangers were reported.
Audio|Source: Jefferson County Med 9 Dispatch
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Transcript:
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Theft County Investation 50, near Mill Rd, Gaskill Township, 78-year-old male, activated medical alarm, (number withheld).
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1091 is responding.
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Copy 91, you're responding at (number withheld), near Mill Rd, Gaskill Township.
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78-year-old male, activated medical alarm.
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Alarm company said he fell out of his wheelchair.
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Just needs help up.
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We were unable to make contact, proper response.
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90 from Station 17.
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Any unit from Station 17 by 9.
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Ninety-one, go ahead.
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Are you guys still halfway? You guys can just hold there.
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We have an EMT heading to the scene.
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We've got some guys. We'll go over and lift him.
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10-4[1], thank you.
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Jefferson Station 17 attached utility.
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We're responding.
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Copy, Utility 17, (number withheld), near Mill Rd, Gaskill.
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70-year-old male, activated medical alarm,
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the line of his wheelchair for the alarm company.
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Jefferson, Utility 17 is on, same.
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On scene, 1,200 hours.
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2nd2.5.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
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10-4: Acknowledgement / Affirmative / Message received
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