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Firefighter trapped on third floor low on air, Palatine IL

audio iconFire & Arson
Near S Oak St, Palatine, IL 60067

A firefighter is trapped in a small space on the third floor of a building, low on air and unable to get out. Rescue teams were called to assist.

Audio|Source: Northwest Central Dispatch (NWCD) - FD1 and Firegrounds
00:17
Transcript:
00:00
Mayday[1], Mayday, Mayday.
00:02
This firefighter's champion.
00:04
I was doing a search of the third floor.
00:06
I got a secretary for my company.
00:08
I'm lost.
00:10
I'm in a small space and I'm shot. I can't get out.
00:13
I'm getting low on air.
00:14
It's getting hard to breathe.
00:16
Please come in and get me.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
Mayday: Emergency distress call indicating personnel are in immediate danger and require urgent assistance.

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Location mentioned:
Near S Oak St, Palatine, IL 60067
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