JamestownFireDepartmentlogoJamestown (CSi) The Jamestown City Fire Department was called to an apartment building Sunday about 6:24 to help an individual be removed from his unit, due to a medical emergency.

The apartment was located at 1514 6th Avenue, Southwest.

The person, who weighs 500 pounds, was taken from the balcony of the unit, after being placed in a stokes basket and then onto a platform on the ladder truck, and then lowered to the ground, where he was placed on a gurney.

The logistics of the apartment hallway with tight corners to the stairway, did not allow for the a conventional exit.

He was transported to Jamestown Regional Medical Center for treatment.

Four city fire units were on the scene with 14 fire fighters assisting.