Standoff at S Hiram during assault response, Wichita KS


Radio traffic from fire/EMS about an assault near S Hiram St. Responders report a standoff because they cannot reach the residents. They ask the medical alarm company for a cell phone number to contact the occupants. A responder identified as (name withheld) says they will try to help.
Audio|Source: Wichita and Sedgwick County Fire Resource / OPS-1
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Transcript:
Engine 4 to standoff[2] for an assault[1] near S Hiram St. Engine 4 to standoff on arrival. Engine 4, your map page 53345, standoff on arrival. Can you ask the medical alarm company if there is a cell phone number that can be called to contact the people in this residence? We are not able to get in and it does not seem like anyone is home. (name withheld), I'll do what I can.
Engine 4 to standoff[2] for an assault[1] near S Hiram St. Engine 4 to standoff on arrival. Engine 4, your map page 53345, standoff on arrival. Can you ask the medical alarm company if there is a cell phone number that can be called to contact the people in this residence? We are not able to get in and it does not seem like anyone is home. (name withheld), I'll do what I can.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
assault: Physical attack or threatened violence
[2]
standoff: Units to stage nearby and wait for scene to be secured
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Location mentioned:
Near S Hiram St, Wichita, KS 67213
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