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Emergency Incidents
70-Year-Old Woman Found Outside With Right Arm Paralysis
Medical Emergency
Geddes Mountain Rd, Amherst, VA 24521
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS was dispatched to a home near Geddes Mountain Road in Amherst for a 70-year-old woman found outside on the ground, conscious but unable to speak, with apparent paralysis in her right arm.
Smoke alarm sounding at Pierce's Mill Road home
Fire
Pierce's Mill Rd, Amherst, VA 24521
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units were dispatched to a reported smoke alarm activation at a building on Pierces Mill Road in Amherst, with an audible alarm sounding in the living area.
74-year-old woman with infected swollen arm in Amherst
Medical Emergency
Edinburgh Dr, Amherst, VA 24521
As discussed during the dispatch call, units were dispatched to a home near Edinburgh Drive for a 74-year-old woman with a possible infection in her left arm, with swelling and irritation reported.
Man falls from scooter on Newington Drive in Amherst
Medical Emergency
Newington Dr, Amherst, VA 24521
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews were dispatched to Newington Drive in Amherst for a reported 60-year-old man who fell from a scooter.
Adult cardiac arrest at Amherst residence
Medical Emergency
Partridge Creek Rd, Amherst, VA 24521
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency units were dispatched to a reported adult cardiac arrest at a home near Partridge Creek Road in Amherst. Responders were advised that CPR was in progress and that they should enter through the carport.
Person heavily medicated falls twice with mental health issues
Medical Emergency
Partridge Creek Rd, Amherst, VA 24521
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS and law enforcement are responding to a possible medical emergency involving a person who is heavily medicated, has fallen multiple times, and has reported mental health issues near Partridge Creek Road in Amherst.
82-year-old woman fallen needing lifting help in Amherst
Medical Emergency
Grandmas Hill Rd, Amherst, VA 24521
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS was dispatched to a residence on Grandma's Hill Road in Amherst for a reported 82-year-old woman who had fallen and needed lifting assistance.
Smoke alarm activation at Briarhurst Drive home
Fire
Briarherst Dr, Amherst, VA 24521
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a home near Briarhurst Drive off Falls Farm for a reported smoke alarm with no visible flames or smoke. Multiple units and a chief responded and one unit reported arriving at the house to check conditions.
83-year-old man altered consciousness at Danny's Drive
Medical Emergency
Dannys Dr, Amherst, VA 24521
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a medical call for an 83-year-old man with an altered level of consciousness near Danny’s Drive and Buffalo Springs Turnpike in Amherst, Virginia.
87-year-old woman with hypertension needs medical help
Medical Emergency
Boxwood Farm Rd, Amherst, VA 24521
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible medical issue involving an 87-year-old woman with hypertension at a home near Boxwood Farm Road in Amherst. A second unit was sent to respond.
Woman with breathing trouble at (number withheld) Walnut Street
Medical Emergency
Walnut St, Amherst, VA 24521
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS responded to a reported medical emergency involving a 35-year-old woman having trouble breathing near Walnut Street in Amherst, with a reported history of congestive heart failure.
Man reportedly assaults caller at Amherst home
Assault Report
Boxwood Farm Rd, Amherst, VA 24521
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews are dispatched to a possible assault near Boxwood Farm Road in Amherst, where a male reportedly became physical with the caller. Law enforcement is en route, and EMS is instructed to wait until the scene is secured.
79-year-old woman falls with possible broken hip in Amherst
Medical Emergency
Victoria Dr, Amherst, VA 24521
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews were dispatched to a home near Victoria Drive in Amherst for a 79-year-old woman who reportedly fell and may have a broken hip.
Elderly man with breathing difficulty at Amherst Plaza dialysis
Medical Emergency
Ambriar Plaza, Amherst, VA 24521
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews were dispatched to a dialysis facility near Amherst Plaza for a possible medical emergency involving an 82-year-old man with difficulty breathing.
Rock hazard removed from Route 60 roadway
Road Closure
US-60, Amherst, VA
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers reported a rock in the roadway on Route 60 near Amherst and removed it, clearing the road for traffic.
89-year-old woman experiencing chest pains in Amherst
Medical Emergency
Lexington Turnpike, Amherst, VA 24521
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews were dispatched to a location on Lexington Turnpike for a possible medical emergency involving an elderly woman reporting chest pains.
29-year-old man with weakness and low blood pressure
Medical Emergency
Pne Rdg Dr, Amherst, VA 24521
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible medical call near Pine Ridge Drive off Turkey Mountain Road for a 29-year-old man reporting weakness and low blood pressure.
Basement fire alarm at Forest Sale Road home
Fire
Forest Sale Road, Amherst, Virginia 24521, United States
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a possible basement audible fire alarm at a home on Forest Sale Road in Amherst, but the call was later cancelled and units were told to disregard the alarm.
Elderly woman with agonal breathing at Brockman Park
Medical Emergency
Brockman Park Dr, Amherst, VA 24521
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a possible cardiac arrest involving an 83-year-old woman at a facility on Brockman Park Drive in Amherst. Agonal breathing was reported and CPR was in progress when Medic 14 arrived on scene.
87-year-old woman with abdominal pain in Amherst
Medical Emergency
Buck Hollow Rd, Amherst, VA 24521
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible medical emergency involving an elderly woman with abdominal pain at a residence near Bucks Hollow Road off Lexington Pike in Amherst.
