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Emergency Incidents
House fire near HVAC unit on Holt Road
Fire
Holt Rd, Athens, AL 35613
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a possible structure fire near Holt Road and Cole Road, just north of Prescott. Radio traffic described a single-story residential building with smoke and flames visible, apparently coming from the HVAC unit area.
50-year-old woman injured in fall on Pine Drive
Medical Emergency
Pine Dr, Athens, AL 35613
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency units responded to a reported medical call for a 50-year-old woman who fell and was injured near Pine Drive in Athens. Another unit was sent to back up the responding medical crew.
78-Year-Old Man With Possible GI Bleed On Lisa Drive
Medical Emergency
Lisa Dr, Athens, AL 35613
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews respond to a medical call on Lisa Drive in East Limestone for a 78-year-old man with a possible GI bleed.
Outside fire determined to be controlled burn
Fire
Pepper Rd, Athens, AL 35613
As discussed during the dispatch call, crews responded to reports of an outside fire near the Pepper and Marshall area. Callers reported smoke and someone operating a lawnmower near flames. Responders accessed the backyard on foot and determined it appeared to be a controlled burn, and units were canceled.
73-year-old woman with shortness of breath in Athens
Medical Emergency
Ransom Spring Dr, Athens, AL 35613
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were sent to a location near Ransom Spring Drive for a reported 73-year-old woman having shortness of breath.
35-year-old female unresponsive at Roslyn Lee Lane
Medical Emergency
Roslyn Lee Ln, Athens, AL 35613
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a possible medical emergency involving a 35-year-old woman reported unresponsive near Roslyn Lee Lane, with backup requested from nearby units.
Female with diabetic issues passed out on Newby Chapel Rd
Medical Emergency
Newby Chapel Rd, Athens, AL 35613
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a location on Newby Chapel Road, just south of St. John Road, for an adult woman with diabetic issues who reportedly passed out and could not have her blood sugar checked.
Helicopter landing zone coordinated near Oakland Church of Christ
Medical Emergency
Townsend Ford Rd, Athens, AL 35611
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews coordinated a helicopter landing zone near Oakland Church of Christ, moving the landing area about 600 feet north of an intersection to a concrete lot west of a brick structure, with fences to the west and south noted.
Woman with COPD struggling to breathe on Hall Road
Medical Emergency
Hall Rd, Athens, AL 35613
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a home near Hall Road for a reported medical emergency involving an adult woman with difficulty breathing and a history of COPD, who was using oxygen.
Woman, 20, suffers chest and arm pain in Athens
Medical Emergency
Dee Dr, Athens, AL 35613
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a medical call on Deep Line between Sharp and Wells for a 20-year-old woman with chest pain, shortness of breath, back pain, and arm pain. Responders later reported being on scene.
Vehicle stuck on curve of closed roadway
Traffic
Friend Rd, Athens, AL 35611
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units responded to a vehicle stuck in a curve on a closed roadway near Friend Road. Air units were later given coordinates for a long gravel driveway at the same location to assist with the response.
86-year-old male possible heart attack on Friend Road
Medical Emergency
Friend Rd, Athens, AL 35611
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a medical call for an 86-year-old man on Friend Road near Snake Road, with a possible heart attack and a history of heart problems. A separate station alarm was reported as a false alarm caused by an accidental pull.
Roadway closed on Stanley Street for tow removal
Road Closure
Stanley St, Athens, AL 35611
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers report that Stanley Street over Elkton is shut down while waiting for a tow truck to remove a vehicle from the roadway.
Dump truck and semi collide on Sam Road
Traffic
Sam Hl Dr, Athens, AL
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a two-vehicle crash on Sam Road in Limestone County involving a dump truck and an 18-wheeler, with possible injuries.
Transformer on fire on Highway 99 in Athens
Fire
AL-99, Athens, AL 35614
As discussed during the dispatch call, units were dispatched to a possible transformer fire on Highway 99 near McMeans Lane in the Athens area.
Outside fire on Highway 99 near McMillan Light
Fire
AL-99, Athens, AL 35614
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible outside fire on Highway 99 near the McMillan Light area.
75-year-old woman has heart attack on Estate Drive
Medical Emergency
Estate Dr, Athens, AL 35613
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a medical call on Estate Drive in Athens for a reported 75-year-old patient with a possible heart attack. The patient’s sex was inconsistently reported as male and female in the radio traffic.
Person in full cardiac arrest at Oakland Meadows
Medical Emergency
Oakland Meadows, Athens, AL 35613
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a possible cardiac arrest at a residence near Oakland Meadows, with fire units requested from Oak Grove and Piney Chapel for backup.
Three-car crash on Highway 72 in Athens
Traffic
US-72, Athens, AL 35613
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers reported a possible multi-vehicle crash on Highway 72 near Bliss Road, initially described as involving two vehicles and later updated to three vehicles with adult injuries. Emergency units coordinated whether to keep EMS responding while checking injury status.
Carbon monoxide alarm at Blossom Lane home
Fire
Blossom Ln, Athens, AL 35613
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers report a possible residential carbon monoxide alarm at a home on Blossom Lane in the East Limestone/Oak Grove area. The alarm reportedly sounded four times, beginning about 10 minutes earlier.
