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Firefighter trapped after building collapse with low air supply, Palatine IL

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Near N Laurel Dr, Palatine, IL 60074

A firefighter was trapped in a building collapse and reported low air supply. A rapid intervention team was requested to rescue the firefighter.

Audio|Source: Northwest Central Dispatch (NWCD) - FD1 and Firegrounds
00:39
Transcript:
00:00
Mayday[1], Mayday, Mayday.
00:07
Yeah,
00:14
I'm on the first war, Engine 2, East.
00:17
I'm doing overhaul, it's been a collapse, I'm trapped, I need Rick, and no one there.
00:28
We have you in the back of the building from first floor, experience to collapse,
00:33
your traps, and low-on-air.
00:35
Activate your pass device,
00:37
try to preserve air. We have everybody come to come and come get you.
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 N Laurel Dr, Palatine, IL 60074
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