Man falls from height, suffers chest injury, Ames IA


A 32-year-old man fell from a height near Maricopa Drive and landed on his chest, possibly breaking a rib. Intoxication was suspected during the incident.
Audio|Source: City of Ames Fire and EMS
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Transcript:
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Medical Assist, Rescue 2, near Maricopa Drive, Cross Street, Mayfield Drive, STAC2, Medical Assist, near Maricopa Drive, STAC2. St.A.C.2.
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James Rescue 2.
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Rescue 2.
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Can you reassign that call to Engine 2 and make Rescue 2 one available?
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Copy.
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Medical assist, engine 2, near Monacoa Drive, Cross Street, Mayfield Drive, S-T-A-C-2.
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Medical Assist, near Monacoa Drive, F-TAC2.
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Ames, 323.
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From 2-3?
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You're out.
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Copy.
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For 32-year-old male, said he fell off the height line on his chest and he broke a rib or something.
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He was a lot of pain.
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He said he wasn't intoxicated when it happened and I believe he may still be.
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Just that's attention.
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Location mentioned:
Near Maricopa Dr, Ames, IA 50014
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