Medical Emergency: Cardiac Arrest and Respiratory Distress at 1012 Northwest 61st Court

Summary: Emergency services, including Medic 540 and Pumper 40, were dispatched to 1012 Northwest 61st Court in Cass County, Missouri, for a report of breathing problems, later escalated to a possible cardiac arrest. Upon arrival, crews began CPR and coordinated with EMS. Further updates clarified that the patient was experiencing respiratory distress rather than cardiac arrest, leading to the cancellation of additional responding units. The situation was managed on scene, and risk to the patient was considered high due to the initial cardiac arrest report.