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Emergency Incidents
Woman with severe back pain and breathing difficulty
Medical Emergency
Forks of Buffalo Dr, Amherst, VA 24521
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS was dispatched to a location on Forks of Buffalo Drive in Amherst for a reported 45-year-old woman with severe upper back pain, pain when breathing, and later difficulty walking and getting up.
Male patient unconscious with low blood sugar at Spruce St
Medical Emergency
Spruce St, Amherst, VA 24521
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical units were dispatched to a location on Spruce Drive in Amherst for a reported male patient with low blood sugar who was unconscious but breathing.
79-year-old man has dizzy spell at home in Amherst
Medical Emergency
Grandmas Hill Rd, Amherst, VA 24521
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS responded to a location near Grandma's Hill Road in Amherst for a reported 79-year-old man who had a dizzy spell and nearly fell. The patient was sitting down when units were dispatched.
Female fallen injury near Newington Drive
Medical Emergency
Newington Dr Apt B, Amherst, VA 24521
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a reported fall involving a woman at an apartment on Newington Drive in Amherst. The apartment number was corrected from one unit to another, and fire units were later canceled after responders were able to make contact.
Elderly man falls and suffers head cut at residence
Medical Emergency
E Commerce St, Amherst, VA 24521
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a medical call near East Commerce Street in Amherst for an elderly man who reportedly fell and suffered a head laceration.
Man having difficulty breathing at Ambriar Plaza
Medical Emergency
Ambriar Plaza, Amherst, VA 24521
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS was dispatched to a location near Ambriar Plaza in Amherst for a possible medical emergency involving a 46-year-old man having difficulty breathing.
Woman found unresponsive with breathing issues in Amherst
Medical Emergency
Ambriar Plaza, Amherst, VA 24521
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS responded to a location near Ambriar Plaza in Amherst for a 60-year-old woman who was reported unresponsive and shaking, with high blood pressure, wheezing, and shortness of breath. Crews later reported possible aphasia that appeared to have cleared and planned to transport her.
Elderly woman with bloody nephrostomy site and fever
Medical Emergency
Brockman Park Dr, Amherst, VA 24521
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS is dispatched to a location on Brockman Park Drive in Amherst for a reported 70-year-old woman with a prior history of sepsis, a left nephrostomy tube, a bloody site, and a low fever.
87-year-old woman falls, may need lift assistance
Medical Emergency
Boxwood Farm Rd, Amherst, VA 24521
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS was sent to a home near Boxwood Farm Road in Amherst for an 87-year-old woman who had fallen. The caller reported she was not injured, but it was unclear if she needed medical care or just lift assistance.
Carbon monoxide alarm investigation at residence
Fire
S Amherst Hwy, Amherst, VA 24521
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units responded to a carbon monoxide alarm at a one-story residence near S Amherst Hwy. Nothing was showing from outside and crews investigated; later radio traffic mentioned one patient being transported for a broken arm (connection to the CO alarm unclear from the transcript).
Carbon monoxide alarm sounding at Amherst home
Fire
S Amherst Hwy, Amherst, VA 24521
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire and EMS units are responding to a possible carbon monoxide alarm at a home near South Amherst Highway in Amherst, Virginia, after a caller reported the alarm sounding for about 30 minutes and grandchildren waiting outside.
Two-vehicle crash blocks Route 29 in Amherst
Traffic
US-29 & S Amherst Hwy, Amherst, VA 24521
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a reported two-vehicle crash on Route 29 near the Amherst Expressway. One patient was contacted and categorized as green, while another vehicle occupant refused EMS. Units blocked both northbound lanes and diverted westbound traffic through a nearby parking lot.
72-year-old woman passed out and injured hand in bathroom
Medical Emergency
Sprouse Dr, Amherst, VA 24521
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a medical call near Sprouse Drive for a 72-year-old woman who reportedly fainted and fell in a bathroom, with a cut to her hand. She was reported awake and conscious.
Brush fire in woods confirmed as controlled burn
Fire
Faulconerville Dr, Amherst, VA 24521
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to reports of flames in the woods behind a home near the Faulknerville area by Spruce Drive. Units investigated and determined it was likely a controlled burn behind a nearby towing business, with water and people on scene, and responding units were cleared.
Female with hypertension, headache, and dizziness at home
Medical Emergency
Angus Dr, Amherst, VA 24521
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a home near Angus Drive in Amherst for a reported 69-year-old woman with hypertension, headache, and dizziness.
87-year-old man feeling weak and immobile at home
Medical Emergency
Kenmore Rd, Amherst, VA 24521
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible medical emergency involving an elderly man feeling weak and having trouble moving near Kenmore Road in Amherst.
Medical alarm near North Coolwell Road
Medical Emergency
N Coolwell Rd, Amherst, VA 24521
As discussed during the dispatch call, units were dispatched to a possible medical emergency at a location near North Coolwell Road in Amherst, with unknown information about the patient.
87-year-old man confused at Amherst home
Medical Emergency
Kenmore Rd, Amherst, VA 24521
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a medical call for an 87-year-old man who was reported somewhat confused near Kenmore Road in Amherst. Medic 14 arrived and Medic 23 was en route.
62-year-old female possibly having a stroke in Amherst
Medical Emergency
Edinburgh Dr, Amherst, VA 24521
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS was dispatched to a location on Edinburgh Drive in Amherst for a 62-year-old woman with a possible stroke.
Male with blue lips and breathing difficulty in Amherst
Medical Emergency
E Commerce St, Amherst, VA 24521
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical units were dispatched to a location on East Commerce Street for a male client who reportedly had blue or purple lips and difficulty breathing.
