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Emergency Incidents
Man having difficulty swallowing at Amherst building
Medical Emergency
Kellogg Ave, Amherst, MA 01002
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews were dispatched to a building lobby near an elevator on Kellogg Avenue for a reported 78-year-old man who was having difficulty swallowing after starting new medications.
Person in distress runs into woods near Pelham Rd
Medical Emergency
Pelham Rd, Amherst, MA 01002
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible mental welfare concern near Pelham Road and Main Street after a caller reported that his roommate was in distress, ran into the woods near a bridge, and was lost from sight. The person was described as wearing tan camo-style pants, (description withheld), and sandals, and was reportedly texting that he would be home the next day. Multiple units searched the area, including near the Fort River.
Man reports knife held to his neck near bank
Assault Report
1A Boltwood Walk, Amherst, MA 01002
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible assault near a bank center and nearby restaurant, where a caller said someone pushed a knife to his neck. Amherst police were on scene and units were directed to the area.
Mental health evaluation request for elderly woman
Medical Emergency
Lessey St, Amherst, MA 01002
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews were dispatched to an apartment at Clark House on Lessey Street in Amherst for a 67-year-old woman who reportedly needed a mental health evaluation. Police were already on scene, and a lockbox was mentioned to help crews access the property.
Lawn tractor fire on Taylor Street in Amherst
Fire
Taylor St, Amherst, MA 01002
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers reported a possible outdoor fire involving a lawn tractor near Taylor Street in Amherst. A police unit was asked to remain in the area in case another fire engine arrived.
Lawn mower fire spreads to leaves and brush
Fire
Taylor St, Amherst, MA 01002
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported lawn mower or lawn tractor fire in a yard near Taylor Street. The fire appeared to spread to nearby leaves and underbrush but did not extend to any structures. Engine One arrived and established a command post at the scene.
Patient transported from Valley Medical Center
Medical Emergency
Valley Medical Center, Amherst, MA 01002
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a medical incident at Valley Medical Center. Engine 1 established command, and Medic 2 loaded a patient and transported one patient to another hospital.
Woman with chest pain at Valley Medical
Medical Emergency
Hall Dr, Amherst, MA 01002
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a medical facility on Hall Drive for a 38-year-old woman with atypical chest pain and a family history of heart issues.
Medical team responded to an incident at campus center
Medical Emergency
Campus Center Way, Amherst, MA
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews remained at the campus center for a possible medical incident until the call was cleared and off-duty personnel were dismissed.
75-year-old woman with shortness of breath at urgent care
Medical Emergency
University Dr, Amherst, MA 01002
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews responded to a possible medical emergency involving an older woman with shortness of breath at an urgent care facility on University Drive. Units were later released from the scene after the medical call was cleared.
Woman aged 60 experiences near fainting at campus deli
Medical Emergency
Campus Center Way, Amherst, MA 01003
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a medical call for a 60-year-old woman with near syncope near the Blue Wall area by the campus deli station and water tower. Engine and medic units arrived and established command on scene.
Fire alarm response near Sunset Avenue in Amherst
Fire
Sunset Ave, Amherst, MA 01002
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a possible fire alarm activation near Sunset Ave in Amherst. After hoses were packed up, command advised resetting the fire alarm and units were cleared to return to service.
Overheated elevator backup battery causes smoke
Fire
N Pleasant St, Amherst, MA
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews investigated reported smoke in an elevator mechanical room and penthouse near North Pleasant Street. The smoke was traced to an overheated backup battery bank, which was isolated and shut off. There was no fire, and crews ventilated and cleaned up the area before releasing units.
Elderly male bleeding after fall near Sunset Ave
Medical Emergency
Sunset Ave, Amherst, MA 01002
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible medical emergency involving an elderly man with bleeding after a fall near Sunset Ave in Amherst. Mutual aid ambulance 1400 is responding.
Smoke found in elevator shaft at campus building
Fire
N Pleasant St, Amherst, MA 01003
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a possible fire investigation at a building on North Pleasant Street, where smoke was reported in an elevator shaft with an unknown source. Units worked to access the shaft from lower levels and the roof while operating on primary radio channels.
Smoke investigation at campus learning center
Fire
N Pleasant St, Amherst, MA 01003
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a box alarm for light haze of smoke on the fifth floor of the Integrated Learning Center near North Pleasant Street in Amherst. The smoke source was unknown, with possible involvement of an elevator shaft, and elevator technicians were on scene.
Fire alarm at UMass Integrated Learning Center
Fire
N Pleasant St, Amherst, MA 01003
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported fire alarm at a learning center near North Pleasant Street. Engine 2 arrived at a five-story building and reported no visible fire while investigating the activation.
Medical pendant activation with no voice contact at residence
Medical Emergency
Blackberry Ln, Amherst, MA 01002
As discussed during the dispatch call, responders were sent to a home near Blackberry Lane for a possible medical issue after a medical pendant was activated with no voice contact. Units and fire personnel arrived on scene to check on the person.
Elderly man unresponsive near Blackberry Lane
Medical Emergency
Blackberry Ln, Amherst, MA
As discussed during the dispatch call, medic 3 was dispatched to a home on Blackberry Lane in Amherst for a reported medical emergency involving an 85-year-old man with no voice contact. The medic unit arrived on scene.
Suspicious person reported on Amity Street
Suspicious Activity
Amity St, Amherst, MA 01002
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a report of a suspicious person near Amity Street in Amherst. A reporting party at a nearby university said they saw a woman walking around a backyard and then leaving toward Amity Street.
