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Emergency Incidents
Fire alarm repeatedly sounding at residence
Fire
Grandmas Hill Rd, Amherst, VA 24521
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews are responding to a reported fire alarm activation at a residence on Grandmas Hill Road in Amherst. The caller reports the alarm keeps sounding, with no smoke or flames seen.
Brush fire behind residence on Izaak Walton Road
Fire
Izaak Walton Rd, Amherst, VA 24521
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported brush fire in the woods near the Izaak Walton and Main Street area. The fire was described as active, slow moving, and about 20 by 100 feet, with access requested through a nearby residence’s backyard.
67-year-old woman with chest pain in Amherst
Medical Emergency
N Fork Rd, Amherst, VA 24521
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS and air rescue were dispatched to a location near North Fork Road in Amherst for a reported 67-year-old woman with chest pain.
Diabetic emergency for elderly woman at Gregory Lane
Medical Emergency
Rte 1118, Amherst, VA 24521
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS was dispatched to a possible diabetic emergency involving an elderly woman at a residence on Gregory Lane in Amherst.
69-year-old woman with persistent headache at home
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 69-year-old woman with a headache that has persisted since Tuesday.
Female possibly fallen at home in Amherst
Medical Emergency
Izaak Walton Rd, Amherst, VA 24521
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were sent to a location near Izaak Walton Road in Amherst for a woman who may have fallen.
Structure fire with medical patient at Shelter Ln
Medical Emergency
Shelter Ln, Amherst, VA 24521
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews respond to a reported structure fire involving a single-wide mobile home in Amherst. Medic 14 advises command that a patient will be present at the scene.
Mobile home fire on Shelter Lane in Amherst
Fire
Shelter Ln, Amherst, VA 24521
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported structure fire involving a single-wide mobile home near Shelter Lane in Amherst. Units arrived to visible flames from one side of the home, worked from the exterior, and later reported the fire was knocked down. A patient was also mentioned at the scene.
Kitchen fire at home on Shelter Lane
Fire
Shelter Ln, Amherst, VA 24521
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews and medical units were dispatched to a reported kitchen fire at a residence on Shelter Lane in Amherst, with multiple agencies responding and later clearing from the scene.
Person falls at home weighing about 280 pounds
Medical Emergency
Newington Dr Apt C, Amherst, VA 24521
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical units were dispatched to an apartment on Newington Drive in Amherst for a reported fall. Responders discussed the patient’s estimated weight and coordinated with other units. A separate medical call was also reported for a diabetic adult who was reportedly losing consciousness at a location on Maple Lawn Place.
Adult male suspected of stroke found in vehicle
Medical Emergency
Union Hill Rd, Amherst, VA 24521
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS was dispatched to a church on Union Hill Road for an adult male with a possible stroke who was reported to be outside in a vehicle.
Elderly woman with left arm and neck pain in apartment
Medical Emergency
Newington Dr Apt D, Amherst, VA 24521
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS was dispatched to an apartment on Newington Drive in Amherst for a possible medical emergency involving an elderly woman reporting left arm and neck pain.
79-year-old man possibly having a stroke at Deerfield Drive
Medical Emergency
Deerfield Dr, Amherst, VA 24521
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a home near Deerfield Drive for a 79-year-old man with a possible stroke. Amherst Medic 14 was reported en route.
Crash on US-29 injures woman with shoulder pain
Traffic
US-29, Amherst, VA
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS crews were dispatched to a traffic accident on US-29 northbound near mile marker 90 for a woman in a blue Toyota pickup pulling a trailer who was reportedly experiencing back and left shoulder pain.
Three-vehicle crash on US-29 near mile marker 90
Traffic
US-29, Amherst, VA
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic describes a multi-vehicle crash on US-29 northbound near mile marker 90 before the Route 60/Boxwood area. The right lane was blocked with vehicles in the roadway, and no injuries were initially reported. Fire units established command and remained to assist with debris cleanup.
65-year-old woman with chest pain and breathing trouble
Medical Emergency
Brockman Park Dr, Amherst, VA 24521
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS is dispatched to Fairmont Crossing on Sycamore Way for a 65-year-old woman with chest pain and difficulty breathing.
