Ladder 131, Medic 133, Rescue 134, Battalion 131, Engine 133, and XMSU Responding

[@central_ohio_firebuff]

Amazing as always!

[@centralohioemergency]

Thanks! I managed to be in the right spot at the right time to find all these at once!

[@jackieplays19]

Awesome to see this catch, wonder where they were going. You don't usually see that many action around here...

[@centralohioemergency]

These units were all responding for a bariatric medical emergency.

[@centralohiofirephotography]

Nice Catches!

[@centralohioemergency]

Thanks!

[@1stduedawg]

Great catch!

[@centralohioemergency]

Thanks!

[@sophiakeister8639]

What is a bariatric response?

[@centralohioemergency]

The patient was deemed too heavy for the standard ambulance and gurney, so the specially equipped bariatric ambulance and additional manpower was requested.

[@sophiakeister8639]

@@centralohioemergency Thanks for clarifying.

[@jsoergel949]

What day was this? There was a bariatric call on Monday but I think that one was Worthington.

[@centralohioemergency]

This was Tuesday.

[@emergencyresponsevideosand4423]

how do they have 131 stations

[@centralohioemergency]

The station numbers are a part of a county/regional number system. Columbus uses 1-35, plus 40 for their academy. Grandview Heights is department 50, Clinton Township is Department 60, all the way around Franklin County to Prairie Township (Department 240). Mifflin township is Department 130, with Stations 131-134.

[@emergencyresponsevideosand4423]

@@centralohioemergency oh

[@emergencyresponsevideosand4423]

@@centralohioemergency also, if its a babitrac, why would they send a full house if they can just use a babitrac ambulace

[@centralohioemergency]

@@emergencyresponsevideosand4423 The bariatric unit is only for transport. The department or company requesting the MSU is responsible for providing any personnel and equipment needed for patient care on scene and while en route to the hospital.
In this incident, L131 was first responder for M133. The ladder arrived on scene, determined the bariatric response was appropriate, and began patient care while the medic arrived and additional units were dispatched. Engine 133 and R134 responded for manpower/equipment to assist in lifting and moving the patient, CFD was requested to provide the MSU, and the Battalion to coordinate/command the scene.