Description: |
This is a digitized recording of a dictabelt, which the Indianapolis Fire Department used to record dispatch calls during the 1960s and 1970s. Following are the calls on this dictabelt: Dispatcher Charlie to chiefs, and others that the Code 4 in effect. A shift will be called in.; Engine 6 on Station 13, told Charlie they forgot the light wagon, Charlie advised to go back and get it.; Bob stated that the Office force was not in yet so A shift had not been called in yet.; Female caller reporting an injured female at 1658 Mitford, told to get her to the hospital.; Office to District 4, Burns with District 4 called back and told to go back to the 3s, 15s goes to the 3s, and the 11s go to the 17s.; Bob Cooper is the dispatcher. Taylor from Fire prevention called in, he was on vacation so told to stay.; Asst. Chief Commons is with Cooper. The previous night the AC came downstairs because they had no communications up there.; Engine 2 A-shift goes to the Cattle Barn at the Fairgrounds.; Kauffman called to ask if they need to take the hose tender with them or not on all runs. Told yes because the whole task force could be relocated.; Bishop from the 5s called to ask where the 5s were supposed to go on the Code 4. Told to go to the Training School.; Dell? In the A-shift called to ask where Engine 30 goes. Told to go to Station 30.; 701 N. Mitchner residence fire information.; Female caller requesting emergency assistance at 544E. New York for man who can’t catch his breath. Squad 7 dispatched at 11:05pm; |
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Origin: | 1969-06-06; 1969-06; 1969 |
Source: |
http://www.digitalindy.org/cdm/ref/collection/ffm/id/87457 |
Collection: |
Indianapolis Firefighters Museum |
Rights: | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/; |
Copyright: |
In Copyright; |
Subjects: |
Fire departments--Indiana--Indianapolis Emergency communication systems--Officials and employees |
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