91-year-old found unresponsive after fall at home, Free Union VA


Emergency responders were called to a home near Free Union Road for a 91-year-old man found kneeling next to the bed without a pulse after a fall. The caller was unable to perform CPR due to using a rotary phone and indicated the man has a terminal illness.
Audio|Source: Albemarle County Fire and Rescue
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Respond on Alpha TACT, 2.
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Engine 121, Rescue 18, Carthor E1, Station 4, Battalion 202, Cardiac Arrest, near Free Union Road, Respond on Alpha Tact 2.
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ECC-METIC-15 arrive at UVA.
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Medic-15 are enrolled to UVA 0306.
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ECCC, CAR-41, response check.
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ECCC, CAR-41, response check. ECCC, CAR-41, response check.
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This is having T6202.
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You can cancel a car 41? Sure.
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Station 4. Cardiac Arrest near Free Union Road.
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Respond on Alpha Tech 2.
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Station 4, cardiac arrest near Free Union Road.
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Respond on Alpha Tech 2.
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10202, engines 121.45, 918.
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They're responding to near Free Union Road, Cross Street Boone's Lil Ridge, for a 91-year-old male.
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Call was reporting that he fell out of bed and she's not able to get to him, advising that he's kneeling next to the bed and does not have a pulse.
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Caller has a rotary phone so she's not able to listen to CPR instructions.
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Caller is also advising that he has a terminal illness.
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Location mentioned:
Near Free Union Rd, Free Union, VA 22940
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