Medical Response to Suicide Attempt with Weapon at 3321 Kimball Road

Summary: Rockford Fire Department units, including Engine 4 and Medic 10, were dispatched to 3321 Kimball Road in Winnebago County, Illinois, for a reported suicide attempt involving a self-inflicted laceration. The patient was still in possession of the weapon used in the attempt. Responders were advised to stage and wait for police due to safety concerns, as the patient was uncooperative. Continued staging was required as the scene remained unsafe.