December 6, 2009
A seemingly "routine" call for help turned out to be a serious medical emergency that required advanced medical care and a multiple-unit response. Ambulance 726 was called to the 10200 block of Old Georgetown Road in Bethesda by bystanders who noticed a gentleman who appeared to have fallen in a shopping center parking lot. After performing an initial assessment, the ambulance crew determined that the individual was experiencing a medical emergency requiring advanced care.
They summoned additional resources for assistance. Within minues, Bethesda Fire Department Engine 726, staffed by a Department of Fire and Rescue Services crew, arrived to assist with care. By the time Medic 741 rolled up a few minutes later, the engine and ambulance crews had transferred the patient onto the ambulance's cot and prepared him for transport. The crews transferred the patient to the medic unit, and, with a Paramedic administering care, the patient was transported expeditiously to an area hospital.
Prompt action by bystanders who recognized an emergency resulted in a swift response from the Rescue Squad and Fire Department crews. If you witness someone who appears to require emergency medical care--whether from an injury or a medical problem--you should not hesitate to request Rescue Squad services (call 9-1-1 in Maryland or 301-652-1000 in Upper Northwest Washington).
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