Man reports chest pain and fainting, Norfolk VA


Radio audio of dispatch and responders about a 23-year-old man on Elkhorn Avenue near West 20th Street in Norfolk who is having chest pain, trouble breathing, and feels like he may faint. The caller asked for immediate medical assistance. The patient was described as wearing a black shirt, khakis, and a black hat. No additional details were given.
Audio|Source: Norfolk City Fire and EMS Dispatch
01:30
Transcript:
(name withheld). (name withheld). (name withheld) Trans, 21, the general. 2,100. 913, Norfolk. 913. Would you please clear both 13? Show us available in quarters. I got it. To arrive. 2101. Agent 2, switch over to talk 2. Engine 2, Medic 1, Elkhorn Avenue, West 20th Street, chest pain, heart problems. A call taker was trying to ask questions and the patient asked for EMS to get there now. The patient is a 23-year-old male with chest pains, trouble breathing, and feeling like he may faint. Wearing a black shirt, khakis, and a black hat. No further info at 2102.
(name withheld). (name withheld). (name withheld) Trans, 21, the general. 2,100. 913, Norfolk. 913. Would you please clear both 13? Show us available in quarters. I got it. To arrive. 2101. Agent 2, switch over to talk 2. Engine 2, Medic 1, Elkhorn Avenue, West 20th Street, chest pain, heart problems. A call taker was trying to ask questions and the patient asked for EMS to get there now. The patient is a 23-year-old male with chest pains, trouble breathing, and feeling like he may faint. Wearing a black shirt, khakis, and a black hat. No further info at 2102.
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Location mentioned:
W 20th St, Norfolk, VA 23517
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