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Emergency Incidents
Defensive fire operation continues in Blue Island
Fire
Blue Island, IL
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews are managing an ongoing defensive fire in Blue Island. The fire marshal has been contacted, and board-up services have been requested with an estimated arrival time of 30 to 45 minutes. Crews expect to remain on scene for some time.
Structure fire near Walnut and Western in Blue Island
Fire
S Western Ave, Blue Island, IL 60406
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews are responding to a reported box-level structure fire near South Western Avenue and Walnut Street, with staging set up at the intersection and investigators requested to assist.
Second-alarm structure fire on Western Avenue
Fire
S Western Ave, Blue Island, IL 60406
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews in Blue Island requested a box alarm be upgraded to the second level for a reported structure fire near South Western Avenue, with command and a K-Team unit dispatched.
Structure fire on South Western Avenue
Fire
S Western Ave, Blue Island, IL 60406
As discussed during the dispatch call, crews were dispatched for a structure fire near S Western Ave at/near Walnut & Western. Radio traffic referenced alarm number (number withheld) and a possible upgrade to a higher alarm level (exact level unclear from the transcript).
Second-alarm structure fire on South Western Avenue
Fire
S Western Ave, Blue Island, IL 60406
As discussed during the dispatch call, a box alarm was upgraded to the 2nd level for a structure fire on South Western Avenue. Mutual-aid companies were requested and staged at Walnut and Western, and command later advised switching from an offensive to a defensive strategy while additional 2nd-level units responded.
Structure fire at multifamily building on South Western
Fire
S Western Ave, Blue Island, IL 60406
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported structure fire at a two-story multifamily dwelling near South Western Avenue in Blue Island. The incident was upgraded to a second alarm level with multiple fire units, ambulances, and a command van staging near Walnut and Western. Operations were later switched from offensive to defensive.
Mutual aid response to working fire in Blue Island
Fire
S Western Ave, Blue Island, IL 60406
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units from multiple agencies responded to a reported working fire in Blue Island near the 12800 block of South Western Avenue, with staging at Gregory and Union and a general alarm issued for assisting companies.
False fire alarm at Gregory and Union streets
Fire
Gregory St & Union St, Blue Island, IL 60406
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews investigated a reported fire alarm at a two-story taxpayer building near Gregory Street and Union Street in Blue Island. Units found nothing showing from multiple sides, and the alarm company later reported the alarm was caused by overheated air. The responding fire unit was cleared to return.
Box alarm for structure fire on South Webster Street
Fire
S Western Ave, Blue Island, IL 60406
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews requested a box alarm for a reported structure fire near South Webster Street in Blue Island, with staging near Bergen and Union and multiple fire and ambulance units dispatched from surrounding areas.
Multiple crews battle structure fire in Blue Island
Fire
S Western Ave, Blue Island, IL 60406
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported structure fire near South Western Avenue in Blue Island, with a box alarm elevated to the fifth level and multiple fire units dispatched to the scene.
Structure fire near Western Ave in Orland Park
Fire
Western Ave & Union St, Blue Island, IL 60406
As discussed during the dispatch call, orland Fire requested box alarm (number withheld) to the box level for a structure fire near Western Ave in Orland Park; mutual-aid units were directed to stage at Gregory and Union.
Working fire at West Vermont home in Blue Island
Fire
Vermont St, Blue Island, IL 60406
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews are responding to a possible working fire near West Vermont Street in Blue Island, with Engine 10 dispatched to the scene.
Structure fire on Western Avenue in Blue Island
Fire
S Western Ave, Blue Island, IL 60406
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units are responding to a possible working structure fire on Western Avenue, with mutual-aid companies requested to change quarters to a location in Blue Island.
Working structure fire on Western Avenue in Blue Island
Fire
Western Ave, Blue Island, IL 60406
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported structure fire near Union and Western in Blue Island. Smoke was seen coming from the second floor of a two-story commercial building, and crews pulled a line and went inside. Police were requested to close Western Avenue, and utility shutoffs for live power were requested as the incident was upgraded to a working fire.
Ambulance requested for mental health evaluation at lockup
Medical Emergency
Greenwood Ave, Blue Island, IL 60406
As discussed during the dispatch call, an ambulance was requested to the Blue Island lockup for a possible mental health evaluation. A medical unit was reported to be en route.
Person collapses near bus stop at 123rd and Western
Medical Emergency
Western Ave & W 123rd St, Blue Island, IL 60406
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical units were dispatched to the area of 123rd Street and Western Avenue for a reported full-injury incident, later described as a possible minor collapse near a bus stop.
Intoxicated battery victim reported near 127th Street in Blue Island
Assault Report
W 127th St, Blue Island, IL 60406
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible battery victim found outside on 127th Street in Blue Island. The victim is described as intoxicated, the alleged offender reportedly fled, and police and an ambulance are responding.
Injured person reported near Greenwood Avenue in Blue Island
Medical Emergency
Greenwood Ave, Blue Island, IL 60406
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews were dispatched to a possible injured person near Greenwood Avenue in Blue Island.
Battery victim at Broadway Estates parking lot
Assault Report
Broadway St, Blue Island, IL 60406
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a possible battery victim in a parking lot near Broadway Street in Blue Island. Multiple fire and ambulance units were dispatched, including a request for a mutual aid ambulance.
Person feeling unwell near Western Avenue
Medical Emergency
Western Ave, Blue Island, IL 60406
As discussed during the dispatch call, paramedics were dispatched for an unknown medical complaint involving a person who was not feeling well in the Western Avenue area in Blue Island.
