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Emergency Incidents
Ambulance sent for battery victim on South Irving Avenue
Assault Report
Irving Ave, Blue Island, IL 60406
As discussed during the dispatch call, an ambulance was dispatched to a possible battery victim near South Irving Avenue in Blue Island, with the victim reported in the back of a building and the offender reportedly gone.
Person with diabetic problem near south Ann street
Medical Emergency
Ann St, Blue Island, IL 60406
As discussed during the dispatch call, ambulance crews were dispatched to a possible diabetic problem near South Ann Street in Blue Island, Illinois. Another ambulance was also sent to a separate battery incident near South Irving Avenue, where the reported offender was said to have left the area.
Maintenance train derailment near Vermont Street station in Blue Island
Traffic
Blue Island-Vermont, 2300 Grove St, Blue Island, IL 60406
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a maintenance train derailment near the Vermont Street/Blue Island stop, with at least one reported injury and crews responding to assess damage; Metra trains may be diverted onto the Beverly Sub.
Person undergoing psychiatric evaluation at Blue Island
Medical Emergency
139th St & Coopers Grove Rd, Blue Island, IL 60406
As discussed during the dispatch call, battalion 21 and an ambulance were sent to the area of 139th Street and Cooper’s Grove Road in Blue Island to assist with a possible psychiatric evaluation and to wait for police. A separate home was ventilated after a high initial reading, and the homeowner planned to contact a plumber.
Person needing medical care at residential address
Medical Emergency
W 127th St, Blue Island, IL 60406
As discussed during the dispatch call, ambulance 2112 was dispatched to a possible sick person at a home near West 127th Street in Blue Island, with Oak Street noted as the destination.
Person experiencing difficulty breathing at apartment
Medical Emergency
Western Ave, Blue Island, IL 60406
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS is dispatched to a possible medical emergency involving difficulty breathing at a location on Western Avenue in Blue Island, Illinois.
Person with difficulty breathing at South Western Avenue
Medical Emergency
S Western Ave, Blue Island, IL 60406
As discussed during the dispatch call, ambulance 2112 was dispatched to a location on South Western Avenue for a possible medical emergency involving a person with difficulty breathing.
Fire alarm at vacant apartment building site
Fire
Burr Oak Ave, Blue Island, IL 60406
As discussed during the dispatch call, responders reported a possible fire alarm activation inside a vacant apartment building under construction near Burr Oak Avenue. Police were requested to meet them on scene as crews prepared to enter the building.
Smoke alarm sounding behind California Estates
Fire
California Ave, Blue Island, IL 60406
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a possible fire alarm or smoke detector sounding near an apartment complex on South California Avenue, with the caller reporting it may be behind an apartment near the 127th side and possibly related to a nearby building on Bur Oak.
Person evaluated for psychiatric condition near W 142nd Pl
Medical Emergency
142nd Place, Blue Island, Illinois 60406, United States
As discussed during the dispatch call, ambulance 2112 was dispatched for a possible psych evaluation at a residence on West 142nd Place in Blue Island, Illinois.
Person experiencing chest pain near Blue Island
Medical Emergency
S Western Ave, Blue Island, IL 60406
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible chest pain medical emergency near Western Avenue in Blue Island, with an ambulance and a responding unit sent to the location.
Commercial fire alarm on South Western Avenue
Fire
S Western Ave, Blue Island, IL 60406
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a possible commercial fire alarm at a business near South Western Avenue in Blue Island, Illinois.
Smoke reported from apartment basement on Simpson Road
Fire
Vincennes Rd, Blue Island, IL 60406
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported residential structure fire at a three-story apartment building near South Benson Road and Simpson Road. Smoke was reported coming from a basement apartment, and the building was evacuated. Responding units later reported heat on a stove with no visible fire from the outside, and most units were released.
Person experiencing chest pain near Blue Island
Medical Emergency
Union St, Blue Island, IL 60406
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible cardiac emergency at an apartment on West Union Street in Blue Island, with an ambulance and an engine responding.
Person sick with known condition near South Western Ave
Medical Emergency
S Western Ave, Blue Island, IL 60406
As discussed during the dispatch call, ambulance 2132 was dispatched to a hospital on South Western Avenue for a possible sick person with known medical issues, with a room assessment requested at a specific room number.
Two-car crash at Broadway Street and Chatham Street
Traffic
Broadway St & Chatham St, Blue Island, IL 60406
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a two-vehicle crash with moderate damage near Broadway Street and Chatham Street in Blue Island. Police are on scene, and a second ambulance is requested to assist with the accident.
Minor car crash at Western Avenue and Vermont Street
Traffic
Western Ave & Vermont St, Blue Island, IL 60406
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a reported car accident near Western Avenue and Vermont Street in Blue Island. Responders found one vehicle with minor damage and everyone out of the vehicle, and the truck unit was later held back from the scene.
Employee feeling sick at Metra trailer in Blue Island
Medical Emergency
W 123rd St, Blue Island, IL 60406
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic describes a possible medical call at a Metra trailer near West 123rd Street in Blue Island for an employee feeling sick, with an ambulance and fire department responding. It also reports a foot pursuit involving a woman with a (description withheld) in the area.
Road closure prompts bus detour near train tracks
Road Closure
Western Ave & W 123rd St, Blue Island, IL 60406
As discussed during the dispatch call, a bus operator reported that the turn near the train tracks was closed and requested a detour. The dispatcher advised routing the bus via 123rd Street to Western Avenue.
Person reported sick near W 123rd Street
Medical Emergency
W 123rd St, Blue Island, IL 60406
As discussed during the dispatch call, an ambulance was dispatched to a possible sick person at a trailer near 123rd Street in Blue Island, Illinois.
