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Emergency Incidents
Medical assist called near Southdale Drive and Jewel Drive
Medical Emergency
Southdale Dr, Ames, IA 50010
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews were dispatched for a possible medical assist near Southdale Drive, close to Jewel Drive and Donut Drive in Ames, Iowa.
Alarm at Winter Plant Apartments under investigation
Fire
Tripp St, Ames, IA 50014
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to an automatic fire alarm at an apartment complex on Trip Street near Sunflower Drive and Dawson Drive. Engine 2 and Rescue 2 responded, and later radio traffic indicated no smoke was visible from the outside while command continued an investigation on Trip Street.
Automatic fire alarm at Windsor Point Apartments
Fire
Tripp St, Ames, IA 50014
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units responded to a reported automatic fire alarm at an apartment complex on Tripp Street in Ames. Engine and rescue crews arrived, reported no visible smoke from the outside, and began investigating the possible alarm activation.
Security reports noncompliant shopper at Target
Disturbance
S Duff Ave, Ames, IA 50010
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported dispute at a store on Douglas, where security said a noncompliant woman walked away but they continued to watch her. Units met with security at the location.
Crash at Douglas Avenue and Sixth Street
Traffic
6th St & Douglas Ave, Ames, IA 50010
As discussed during the dispatch call, units were dispatched to a possible motor vehicle crash with unknown injuries near Douglas Avenue and Sixth Street in Ames.
Pedestrian hit by vehicle at Douglas and 6th
Traffic
6th St & Douglas Ave, Ames, IA 50010
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible pedestrian struck by a vehicle near Douglas Avenue and 6th Street in Ames. Bystanders were reportedly helping the person, and a silver Chevy Equinox was said to be in a nearby parking lot. Rescue and fire units were dispatched to a motor vehicle crash with unknown injuries.
Injury crash at Ridgewood Avenue and Thirteenth Street
Traffic
Ridgewood Ave & 13th St, Ames, IA 50010
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible motor vehicle crash with personal injury near Ridgewood Avenue and Thirteenth Street in Ames, with unit 727 dispatched to respond.
Injury crash at Woodward Avenue and 13th Street
Traffic
13th St, Ames, IA
As discussed during the dispatch call, units responded to a reported personal injury motor vehicle crash near Woodward Avenue and 13th Street in Ames. A Mazda was located west of the intersection with its hazards on, and a woman was reported to have ankle and arm pain but was conscious and breathing.
Injury crash at Ridgewood Avenue and 13th Street
Traffic
Ridgewood Ave & 13th St, Ames, IA 50010
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a reported motor vehicle crash with personal injury near Ridgewood Avenue and 13th Street in Ames. A Mazda was located west of the intersection with hazards on, and a 20-year-old woman reported ankle and arm pain while conscious and breathing.
Hazmat response for chemical odor at Durham Center
Fire
Morrill Rd, Ames, IA 50011
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported chemical spill at the Durham Center near Laurel Road after a caller reported a burning smell inside the building. Rescue 2 and Engine 2 arrived on scene to investigate the hazmat situation.
Burning odor reported at Durham Center
Fire
Morrill Rd, Ames, IA 50011
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report at the Durham Center that someone called a power plant about a possible burning smell, with no specific location given, and requested the fire department to respond.
Chemical spill near Morrill Road at Durham Center in Ames
Fire
Morrill Rd, Ames, IA 50011
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a reported chemical spill near Morrill Road by Union Drive and Osborn Drive in Ames, Iowa. Rescue and engine units were sent to the scene at a location associated with Durham Center.
Elderly man with fever and dizziness in Ames
Medical Emergency
Berkshire Ave, Ames, IA 50010
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical responders were sent to a home near Berkshire Avenue in Ames for a medical assist involving an 83-year-old man who is conscious and breathing but has had a fever, reduced alertness, and dizziness.
Medical assist called near berkshire avenue in the city
Medical Emergency
Berkshire Ave, Ames, IA 50010
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched for a possible medical assist near Berkshire Avenue, with Lee Street and Ridgewood Avenue as cross streets.
Female with health issues responding to alert near Ames
Medical Emergency
Stange Rd, Ames, IA 50010
As discussed during the dispatch call, rescue crews were dispatched to a medical assist at an assisted living facility in North Ames near Stange Road. A woman had activated a pendant alarm, and staff reported hearing talking but no response from her and no answer on her phone. She was reported conscious and breathing with a history of high blood pressure, arthritis, and depression.
Medical assist dispatched near Stange Rd, Ames
Medical Emergency
Stange Rd, Ames, IA 50010
As discussed during the dispatch call, units were dispatched to a possible medical assist at a business on Stange Road near Tiverton Court and Talon Drive in Ames.
Medical assist called to Windsor Oaks near Adams Street
Medical Emergency
Adams St, Ames, IA 50010
As discussed during the dispatch call, units were dispatched to a possible medical assist at an apartment complex near Adams Street and the cross streets Calhoun Avenue and Laura Court.
False alarm at Windsor Oaks medical assist call
Medical Emergency
Adams St, Ames, IA 50010
As discussed during the dispatch call, rescue crews were sent to a medical assist at an apartment complex on Adams Street, but the call was later determined to be an accidental activation and the unit was cleared. Radio traffic also included a separate reported injury crash involving a Chevy and a Nissan near Southeast 7th and Pioneer.
Driver flees after hit-and-run, runs lights and stops
Traffic
Edenburn Dr, Ames, IA 50010
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a possible hit-and-run driver who was reportedly running stop signs and red lights after being near Schilletter Village and then traveling eastbound into Ames, last reported near Northwestern.
Medical assist dispatched to Ames Fire Station Two
Medical Emergency
Welch Ave, Ames, IA 50014
As discussed during the dispatch call, units were dispatched to a possible medical assist at a fire station on Welch Avenue in Ames, near Lincoln Way and Chamberlain Street.
