Fire alarm at Camp Ramah on US Highway 68
FireAs discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible fire alarm at a camp facility near US-68, with the Palmyra Fire Department responding to a front smoke alarm.
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Fire87-year-old woman with breathing difficulty near Birch Street
Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a residence near Burroak Street in Benton for an elderly woman reported pale with difficulty breathing and an elevated heart rate. Responders were told to use the side door and that she was in the great room.
Two-vehicle crash with rollover on Main Street
TrafficAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a two-vehicle crash near Main Street in Benton, where one vehicle reportedly rolled over and there was possible entrapment. Main Street was temporarily shut down near West 13th Street, and later all occupants were reported out of the vehicles.
Smoke alarm near Eggners Ferry Road
FireAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a possible fire alarm activation involving a smoke detector at a location on Eggners Ferry Road in Benton, Kentucky.
Possible gas leak at West 8th and Olive streets
FireAs discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a possible gas leak near West 8th Street and Olive Street after a caller reported smelling gas in the area.
Patient with high fever and breathing difficulty at nursing center
Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, eMS and first responders were dispatched to a nursing and rehabilitation center on Main Street for a male patient with dropping oxygen levels, rapid breathing, intermittent unresponsiveness, high temperature, and difficulty eating or swallowing. The patient was reported as a full code, with CPR not in progress.
Reported house fire at Shore Lane home
FireAs discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers received a report of a possible residential structure fire at a home near Shore Lane. A caller watching a home camera reported flames inside the house, including under a television and in the kitchen, with nobody home. Responding fire units later reported no visible smoke or flames, and the owner, who was traveling from Paducah on I-24, said the fire was no longer visible on the camera.
Tree on fire near home on Jackson School Road
FireAs discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible tree fire in a yard near Jackson School Road in Benton, with the West Marshall Fire Department responding.
Officer checks vehicle at restaurant parking lot
Suspicious ActivityAs discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a possible vehicle collision or contact in a parking lot at a business on Highway 68.
Downtown streets closed for fire response
Road ClosureAs discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible road closure affecting 11th Street or Main Street and Poplar from 10th to 13th until further notice, with a special detail on Court Square.
Unresponsive elderly woman receives CPR at nursing home
Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, eMS and Benton first responders were dispatched to a nursing facility in Benton for a reported 76-year-old woman who was unconscious and unresponsive, with CPR in progress.
Possible propane gas leak reported at camper
Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, eMS responded to a medical call near Highway 68 West in Benton, where a possible propane gas leak was reported in a camper.
Possible propane leak in camper on Highway 68 West
FireAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a possible propane gas leak in a camper near Highway 68 West in Benton after EMS reported it during a medical call.
79-year-old woman found unresponsive but breathing
Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, eMS and first responders were dispatched to a home near Heritage Lane for a reported 79-year-old woman who was unresponsive but breathing.
83-year-old man found unconscious, barely breathing
Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, first responders were dispatched to a reported medical emergency on Denver Lane in Benton involving an adult male described as unconscious, unresponsive, and barely breathing.
72-year-old woman with COPD and cancer struggles to breathe
Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews respond to a reported medical emergency near Oak Grove Circle for a 72-year-old woman with COPD and liver cancer who is having difficulty breathing and using oxygen.
68-year-old male with kidney failure needs lift assist
Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a home near Reed Road for a reported medical call involving a 68-year-old man with kidney failure and AFIB, followed by a lift assist at the same location.
Unresponsive 77-year-old woman breathing at home
Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews were dispatched to a location near Houser Road in Benton, Kentucky, for a reported 77-year-old woman who was unresponsive but still breathing.
Elderly woman with breathing difficulty in memory care unit
Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a memory care facility on Birch Street for a reported medical emergency involving an elderly woman with difficulty breathing and lethargy.
Reckless motorcycles speeding on US Route 641
TrafficAs discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a group of motorcycles traveling very fast, around 80 mph, northbound on US 641 near Benton, Kentucky. One rider reportedly popped a wheelie, and an officer planned to stay back and observe the group.
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