Man attempts to jump from 11th Street Bridge, Tacoma WA


A man on the 11th Street Bridge in Tacoma is having a mental health crisis and is trying to jump off the bridge. Emergency responders including fire and police units with a ladder truck are sent to help.
Audio|Source: Tacoma Fire
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Transcript:
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On the 11th Street bridge, you mind checking that out.
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They're going to waive you now.
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A4 receive. Will you turn and check it out?
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Receive, I'll attach you to it.
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Call from 84, we're going to need CPDO.
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Received 84, routine or priority?
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Male who looked like we might have been in SI,
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trying to get off the bridge.
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Received A4 will let CPD know, do you need a ladder truck?
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Standby. We see...
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Two very much from A4, you head at one ladder company.
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Receive A4, we'll get you the ladder one.
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Receive, letter one.
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Letter 1, Channel A2, BLS[1], Psychological Problem, 200, East 11th Street.
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Letter 1, Channel A2, BLS[1], psychological problem, 200, East 11th Street.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
BLS: Basic Life Support medical response or transport for non-life-threatening or lower-acuity emergencies.
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Location mentioned:
Murray Morgan Bridge, Tacoma, WA 98402
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