Elderly man injured in fall at residence


Emergency units arrived to help an elderly man who fell in his home. He was awake and breathing at the time. The situation required an ambulance for further medical care.
Audio|Source: Gainesville Police and Alachua Fire
02:17
Transcript:
Ladder 9 on scene. Investigative mode, no active fire. Under 34th command. Getting animal control and response for two caps with smoke inhalation. Rescue 21[1]-engine, 21 responding fall patient. Address 13127 NW 153rd Pl, Alachua. Command from truck 23. Ladder 9 to handle engine 2 to be available. Patient care being transferred to EMS. Patient is an 85-year-old male. Conscious and breathing after a fall.
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Rescue 21: EMS Response
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Location mentioned:
Near NW 153rd Pl, Alachua, FL 32615
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