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Emergency Incidents
Unknown medical issue reported at Wallens Ridge State Prison
Medical Emergency
Dogwood Dr, Big Stone Gap, VA 24219
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible medical emergency at a state prison, with an ambulance requested for an unknown problem.
Person allergic to spider bite with severe swelling and breathing issues
Medical Emergency
Quillen Rd, Big Stone Gap, VA 24219
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a location near Quillen Road in Big Stone Gap for a possible allergic reaction to a spider bite, with reported swelling, breathing difficulty, and trouble swallowing.
Medical transport requested for female patient at clinic
Medical Emergency
Champions Ave, Big Stone Gap, VA 24219
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible medical transport request for an adult woman with medical concerns at a health facility on Champions Avenue.
53-year-old woman in severe pain after vehicle accident
Medical Emergency
Wood Ave E, Big Stone Gap, VA 24219
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a location on Wood Avenue East in Big Stone Gap for a reported 53-year-old woman with severe pain after a motor vehicle accident the previous day.
Man having epileptic seizure outside brewery
Medical Emergency
Wood Ave E, Big Stone Gap, VA 24219
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a reported seizure involving a male patient at a brewery near Wood Avenue East. The patient was described as epileptic, having a partial seizure for less than 10 minutes and still breathing.
Female hospice patient feeling unwell at Big Stone Gap
Medical Emergency
Shawnee Ave E d2, Big Stone Gap, VA 24219
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to an apartment on Shawnee Avenue East in Big Stone Gap for a female hospice patient who was initially thought to have overdosed but is now reported as not feeling well, with normal breathing.
79-year-old female falls, hurts shoulder and back
Medical Emergency
Virginia Ave #1a, Big Stone Gap, VA 24219
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to an apartment on Virginia Avenue Northwest in Big Stone Gap for a reported fall involving a 79-year-old woman who could not get up and had right shoulder and back pain.
Possible heart attack at Big Stone Gap address
Medical Emergency
Sorrenta Rd, Big Stone Gap, VA 24219
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched for a possible heart attack involving a 69-year-old woman with chest pain near Sorrento Road in Big Stone Gap.
84-year-old man falls and bleeds heavily on 2nd Street
Medical Emergency
W 2nd St S, Big Stone Gap, VA 24219
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews are responding to a reported fall involving an 84-year-old man on 2nd Street South in Big Stone Gap. The man reportedly fell, struck the back of his head, and is bleeding heavily on the floor.
Woman with swollen stomach and breathing difficulty in apartment
Medical Emergency
Dogwood Ter, Big Stone Gap, VA 24219
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to an apartment on Dogwood Terrace in Big Stone Gap for a 42-year-old woman reportedly experiencing a swollen stomach, weakness, and intermittent difficulty breathing.
93-year-old woman weak and trouble swallowing at home
Medical Emergency
Taggart Ave, Big Stone Gap, VA 24219
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a reported medical emergency involving a 93-year-old woman with weakness and trouble swallowing near Tagger Avenue East in Big Stone Gap.
Smoke reported from furnace at Skeens Ridge home
Fire
Skeens Ridge Rd, Big Stone Gap, VA 24219
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible furnace-related fire near Skeens Ridge Road in Big Stone Gap, with smoke reported coming from a furnace and rescue personnel alerted as second due.
Person with lower back pain and walking difficulty called EMS
Medical Emergency
Dogwood Dr, Big Stone Gap, VA 24219
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical personnel were dispatched for a possible first-level pain call involving a person near Dogwood Drive with lower back pain and difficulty walking. The final radio transmission indicated no answer was received.
93-year-old woman with throat issues in Big Stone Gap
Medical Emergency
Taggart Ave, Big Stone Gap, VA 24219
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible medical emergency involving a 93-year-old woman with throat issues at a residence near Tiger Avenue East in Big Stone Gap.
66-year-old woman unable to get up after knee surgery fall
Medical Emergency
Johnson Ln, Big Stone Gap, VA 24219
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a home near Johnson Lane for a reported medical emergency involving a 66-year-old woman who had recent knee surgery and could not get up after a fall.
Elderly woman with cancer vomiting blood and unconscious
Medical Emergency
Quillen Rd, Big Stone Gap, VA 24219
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency responders were sent to a home near Quillen Road in Big Stone Gap for a reported medical emergency involving an elderly woman with cancer who was vomiting blood and had passed out but was still breathing. Crews requested a stair chair and extra lifting help due to several steps into the residence.
Male fallen in bathroom near Woodstone Drive
Medical Emergency
Woodstone Dr E, Big Stone Gap, VA 24219
As discussed during the dispatch call, rescue personnel were dispatched for a lift assist for a man who reportedly fell in a bathroom at a residence near Woodstone Drive. He was reported to be awake, alert, and not injured.
Person with diarrhea reported near 4th Street Northwest
Medical Emergency
E 4th St S, Big Stone Gap, VA 24219
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS is dispatched to a location on 4th Street Northwest in Big Stone Gap for a possible medical issue involving diarrhea.
Woman unconscious then speaking near Wampler Hollow
Medical Emergency
Wampler Hollow Rd, Big Stone Gap, VA 24219
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews are responding to a medical call at a home near Wampler Hollow Road in Big Stone Gap. The situation was initially reported as an unconscious woman, but she is now speaking, and more details are pending.
Man recovering from surgery has hand turning purple
Medical Emergency
3rd Ave E, Big Stone Gap, VA 24219
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews are dispatched to a medical call for a 39-year-old man near 3rd Avenue East in Big Stone Gap, reportedly recovering from surgery with his hand turning purple.