Male reported overdose refuses medical care, Worcester MA


Dispatch and responders discuss a reported overdose at 112 Vernon Street. Paramedics say the person opened the door but refused medical treatment, and crews were directed to stop responding.
Audio|Source: Worcester City Fire and EMS
01:45
Transcript:
Engine 7, fire alarm. Medic 2. Engine 7, you're on for 112 Vernon Street, apartment 1, reported possible overdose. Engine 7, is that apartment 1? Confirming apartment 1. Medic 2 and Engine 7 acknowledged. Engine 7 on arrival. First unit time 2347. Paramedics report the person who overdosed opened the door and does not want treatment. Asked whether to continue responding or back off; crews were told to back off. Medic 2 acknowledged. Patient refused treatment.
Engine 7, fire alarm. Medic 2. Engine 7, you're on for 112 Vernon Street, apartment 1, reported possible overdose. Engine 7, is that apartment 1? Confirming apartment 1. Medic 2 and Engine 7 acknowledged. Engine 7 on arrival. First unit time 2347. Paramedics report the person who overdosed opened the door and does not want treatment. Asked whether to continue responding or back off; crews were told to back off. Medic 2 acknowledged. Patient refused treatment.
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Near Vernon St, Worcester, MA 01610
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