Fog hinders air ambulance rescue for elderly male in Whitmore, Whitmore CA
Emergency crews respond to a 70-year-old male with altered mental status and back pain near Fern Road, but heavy fog delays air ambulance support.
Audio|Source: Shasta SHU Dispatch - Command
03:13
Transcript:
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Withmore Medical near Fern Road.
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Engine 2472, Company 31 Medical, 70-year-old male altered with back pain near Fern Road, nearest cross of Black Trail.
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Brake.
00:38
Reading repeating for engine 2472 Company 31 medical, 70-year-old male altered with back pain near Fern Road nearest cross of Black Trail at 629.
00:57
Redding engine 2472 responding.
01:06
Engine 2472 responding with Medic 120.
01:11
Who's responding code 2 due to heavy fog at 632.
01:21
Medic 120 ready?
01:34
Medical 120 ready? Medical 120, ready?
01:51
Medic 120.
01:54
Can you advise on what the ceiling conditions are in your area?
02:09
Medical 120 disregard.
02:11
I'll check on the chances of an air ambulance, just be advised unlikely due to fog.
02:29
2472.
02:31
Engine 2472.
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Medical 120 is requesting an air ambulance for this call.
02:39
Can you advise on a safe LV for the area?
02:45
Stand by.
02:52
Ready, engine 24702.
02:56
Engine 2472, Redding, go ahead.
02:58
Redding, is it 2472? We'll utilize the PG&E substation on Fern Road.
03:07
Reading copies will place the request 638.
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Location mentioned:
Fern Rd, Whitmore, CA 96096
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