Two medical emergencies reported on Pacific and South Union, Tacoma WA


Paramedics and firefighters responded to two medical emergencies: one involving an allergic reaction at an apartment near Pacific Avenue, and another involving difficulty breathing at an apartment near South Union Avenue.
Audio|Source: Tacoma Fire
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Transcript:
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Letter 1, and Medic 4, Channel A2, ALS[1], allergic reaction, 1019, Pacific Avenue, Unit (number withheld). Letter 1, and Medic 4, Channel A2, ALS,
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allergic reaction, 1019, Pacific Avenue, Unit (number withheld), time 1038.
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On engine 9, one BLS[2] transport.
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Aid, 8, Channel A2, BLS[2], breathing problem, near South Union Avenue, Unit (number withheld), 8, Channel A2, BLS, breathing problem, near South Union Avenue, Unit (number withheld), Time 1040.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
ALS: Advanced life support medical response with paramedic-level care for higher-acuity emergencies.
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BLS: Basic Life Support medical response or transport for non-life-threatening or lower-acuity emergencies.
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Location mentioned:
Near S Union Ave, Tacoma, WA 98405
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