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Emergency Incidents
Automatic fire alarm at Windsor Point Apartments
Fire
Tripp St, Ames, IA 50014
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to an automatic fire alarm at an apartment complex near Tripp Street in Ames. The alarm company initially reported a different address but confirmed the location as the Windsor Point Apartments. Engine 2 arrived at a three-story wood-frame building with no visible fire and the building did not appear to be evacuated, and crews began investigating.
66-year-old woman needs lift assist after fall
Medical Emergency
Cambridge Dr, Ames, IA 50010
As discussed during the dispatch call, an ambulance was dispatched to a residence near Cambridge Drive in Ames for a 66-year-old woman who reportedly fell, has weak legs, and needs a lift assist. The address was possibly given as Cambridge Drive or Campbell Drive.
Fire crews investigate report at Farmhouse Lane
Fire
Farmhouse Ln, Ames, Iowa 50011, United States
As discussed during the dispatch call, firefighters responded to a possible fire at a four-story Type I building near Farmhouse Lane in Ames, Iowa. Engine Two reported nothing visible from the outside and began an investigation.
Automatic fire alarm at Curtis Hall in Ames
Fire
Farm House Ln, Ames, IA 50011
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to an automatic fire alarm at Curtis Hall on Farmhouse Lane in Ames. Engine 2 arrived at the four-story building and reported nothing visible from the outside while they investigated the alarm.
Female needed help getting up near Oakwood Road
Medical Emergency
Oakwood Rd, Ames, IA 50014
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a public assist near Oakwood Road in Ames, where a woman reportedly needed help getting up. Rescue units were reassigned and one unit was cleared from the call.
Woman needs help getting up at Oakwood Road home
Public Assist / Lift Assist
Oakwood Rd T6, Ames, IA 50014
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a public assist at an apartment on Oakwood Road in Ames, Iowa, after an alarm company reported a woman who needed help getting up.
Woman falls down stairs and hits head at apartment
Medical Emergency
S Kellogg Ave, Ames, IA 50010
As discussed during the dispatch call, rescue crews were dispatched to a medical assist at an apartment near South Kellogg Avenue and the South 2nd and South 3rd Street area for a 44-year-old woman who reportedly fell down stairs, hit her head, and possibly briefly lost consciousness.
Medical assist dispatched to South Kellogg Avenue unit
Medical Emergency
S Kellogg Ave, Ames, IA 50010
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible medical issue at an apartment near South Kellogg Avenue and the nearby cross streets of South Second Street and South Third Street in Ames.
Fire alarm at Hickory Ridge Apartments in Ames
Fire
Lincoln Way, Ames, IA 50014
As discussed during the dispatch call, firefighters responded to a reported automatic fire alarm at an apartment complex on Lincoln Way. Crews arrived, found no visible signs of fire from the outside, and began investigating the alarm.
77-year-old man falls and hits back of head in Ames
Medical Emergency
6th St, Ames, IA 50010
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a medical call near 6th Street for a 77-year-old man who fell, could not get up, and reportedly hit the back of his head. He was conscious, breathing, and had small controlled lacerations on the back of his head.
Dorm roommates yelling and fighting at Maple Hall
Disturbance
Beach Rd, Ames, IA 50011
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a dormitory at Maple Hall for a reported disturbance involving two residents yelling and screaming at each other. The resident advisor reported repeated warnings and planned to meet officers at the main entrance. No weapons were reported.
Man with chest pain and heart racing at home
Medical Emergency
S Sheldon Ave, Ames, IA 50014
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a medical assist near South Sheldon Avenue in Ames for a 26-year-old man who was conscious and breathing but reported chest pain and a racing heart. Rescue personnel arrived on scene and met the patient as he came down to meet them.
Medical assist dispatched near South Sheldon Avenue
Medical Emergency
S Sheldon Ave, Ames, IA 50014
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a possible medical emergency at an apartment near South Sheldon Avenue and the cross streets of Lincoln Way and Arbor Street.
Medical assist requested at beach road and richardson ct
Medical Emergency
Beach Rd & Richardson Ct, Ames, IA 50013
As discussed during the dispatch call, units were dispatched to a possible medical emergency near Richardson Court and Beach Road, with fire truck one assigned to respond.
Two pedestrians hit by car in crosswalk
Traffic
Beach Rd & Richardson Ct, Ames, IA 50013
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a medical assist near Richardson Court and Beach Road for two college-age pedestrians who were reportedly struck by a car while crossing in a crosswalk. Both were conscious and breathing, with one having a head cut and bleeding. Rescue 2 arrived on scene and took command of the traffic-related medical response.
Two pedestrians hit by car in Ames crosswalk
Traffic
Richardson Ct, Ames, IA 50013
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible pedestrian versus vehicle crash at Richardson Court and Beach, involving a white Honda Civic. Two people were reportedly hit in the crosswalk, and later updates indicate both were conscious and breathing, with one having a cut to the head and bleeding.
Person reports lost license plate at intersection
Other Incidents
Stange Rd & 24th St, Ames, IA 50010
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer made contact near Stange Road and 24th Street in Ames, Iowa, regarding a possible report that a person had lost a license plate.
Traffic stop for speeding near Lincoln Way and Ash
Traffic
Lincoln Way & Ash Ave, Ames, IA 50014
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop near Lincoln Way and Ash involving a gray sedan with no license plates. The stop may have been a test run, and the vehicle was later seen at Memorial Union before the officer cleared the stop with a citation for speeding.
Small cooking fire in Ames apartment complex
Fire
Mortensen Rd, Ames, IA 50014
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to an automatic fire alarm at an apartment complex on Mortensen Road. The incident was later identified as a cooking fire in one apartment that was reported out with windows open. Engine 2 arrived at the three-story complex, saw no visible smoke from the outside, and began investigating with command established.
75-year-old female unconscious but breathing on oxygen
Medical Emergency
Southdale Dr, Ames, IA 50010
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency responders were sent to a home near Southdale Drive for a reported medical assist involving an unconscious but breathing 75-year-old woman on oxygen. Rescue 3 arrived and reported the front door unlocked.
