Lift Assist on Railroad Street in St. Johnsbury

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At 4:25 PM, Calex Ambulance was dispatched to 560 Railroad Street, Apartment 11 for a 77-year-old male who had fallen. The call was a lift assist with no injuries reported. Responders had just cleared a fire alarm at 60 Charles Street and were diverted to this location. Units arrived on scene at approximately 4:27 PM. By 4:35 PM, Engine 1 reported the lift assist was complete and the scene was all set. The engine returned to quarters at 4:36 PM. The fire alarm at 60 Charles Street was determined to be a false alarm.

Photo: Daniel via Unsplash. Photo is illustrative and not from the scene.