Patient treated after exposure to hot chemical in spill, North Andover MA


A patient was exposed to hot polyester compound during a chemical spill near Regency Pl. The spill happened from a hose while transferring water maker equipment. The patient is being transported to Mass General Hospital. There is no active chemical leak and the hazardous materials team is not needed at this time.
Audio|Source: Middlesex and Essex Counties Fire
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Transcript:
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Fire alarm A1 is transporting 1 ALS[1] to Mass General Hospital, starting 0.
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ALS[1] to Mass General starting 0, 914.
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S2A1.
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A1. A1.
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Can you relate to your team that this is a hot polyester? It's an inert compound, so it's just from the heat the hot product that got on his face.
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Anyone received hot polyester?
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Fire alarm, ma'am.
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Fire alarm, answer.
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We didn't get touched with the hazmat team, just column up here one for now.
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This spill was from a first hose while transferring a water maker into the building.
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So we have a lot on the ground,
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but no active leak stuff at this time.
Police codes explained
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[1]
ALS: Advanced medical response providing higher-level care, typically by paramedics, beyond basic life support.
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Location mentioned:
Regency Pl, North Andover, MA 01845
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