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Emergency Incidents
Crews create fire break at building blaze
Fire
Columbia, PA 17512
As discussed during the dispatch call, firefighters in Columbia are working to create a fire break between the burned and unburned sections of a structure using skid loader operators and certified equipment operators.
Person found without signs of life at Houston Street
Medical Emergency
Houston St, Columbia, PA 17512
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews were dispatched for a possible medical emergency in Lancaster Township, with the location corrected from an address on Elm Avenue to a location on Houston Street.
Person with emotional problem near Houston Street in Columbia
Medical Emergency
Houston St, Columbia, PA 17512
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible emotional problem at a location on Houston Street in Columbia Borough, with Station seventy-seven assigned to respond.
Fire response with water supply near Houston Street in Columbia
Fire
Houston St, Columbia, PA 17512
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units are operating near Houston Street and Marsh Lane on an ongoing fireground incident. Multiple tankers are providing water supply, and command has requested the utility company to check whether a nearby line is energized.
Fire alarm reported on North Third Street
Fire
N 3rd St, Columbia, PA 17512
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a fire alarm at a building on North Third Street in Columbia Borough. The alarm had reportedly been sounding for about 10 minutes, and a battery change was completed before units were cleared. A separate medical call for a possible overdose was reported on Greenleaf Lane in Elizabeth Township, with an ambulance dispatched.
Carbon monoxide alarm at North Third Street home
Fire
N 3rd St, Columbia, PA 17512
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a possible carbon monoxide alarm at a building near North Third Street in Columbia Borough, with Rescue 80 assigned to respond.
First alarm carbon monoxide call on North Third
Fire
N 3rd St, Columbia, PA 17512
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a possible carbon monoxide alarm at a building near North Third Street in Columbia Borough.
Fire investigation near Cherry Street in Columbia Borough
Fire
Cherry St, Columbia, PA 17512
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire and EMS units were dispatched for a possible fire-related investigation near Cherry Street in Columbia Borough.
Person reported chest pain near N 7th St, Columbia
Medical Emergency
N 7th St, Columbia, PA 17512
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic indicates a possible chest pain medical incident, with one medic unit leaving the call and another arriving at a local hospital.
Person needing assistance to lift near North Seventh Street
Medical Emergency
N 7th St, Columbia, PA 17512
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched for a possible medical lifting assistance call near North Seventh Street in Columbia Borough. The response was described as non-emergency and involved Rescue 80.
Assist for person lifting near North Seventh Street
Medical Emergency
N 7th St, Columbia, PA 17512
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a reported medical lifting assist near North Seventh Street in Columbia Borough. Rescue 80 handled the non-emergency call and later advised that no trucks were needed, and units became available.
Injured person reported at apartment in Columbia
Medical Emergency
N 7th St, Columbia, PA 17512
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible injured person at an apartment on North Seventh Street in Columbia Borough. Station 77 was sent on a class three medical call.
Cardiac arrest at health center in Columbia Borough
Medical Emergency
Old Chickies Hill Rd, Columbia, PA 17512
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a reported cardiac arrest at a health and welfare facility near Old Chickies Hill Road in Columbia Borough.
Person bleeding heavily at Merlini Drive apartment
Medical Emergency
Merlini Dr, Columbia, PA 17512
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical responders were dispatched to a possible hemorrhage at an apartment on Merlini Drive in West Hempfield Township.
Overdose reported on North Fourth Street
Substance Use
N 4th St, Columbia, PA 17512
As discussed during the dispatch call, an apparent overdose was reported in Columbia Borough on North Fourth Street. Units were dispatched for a Class 2 emergency response.
Building fire at Columbia High School
Fire
Ironville Pike, Columbia, PA 17512
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units were dispatched to a reported building fire at Columbia High School near Ironville Pike in Columbia Borough.
Smoke reported inside Columbia High School building
Fire
Ironville Pike, Columbia, PA 17512
As discussed during the dispatch call, crews responded to a fire alarm at Columbia High School in Columbia Borough after reports of smoke inside the building, including in a classroom. Units arrived to normal exterior conditions, confirmed an evacuation and an active alarm, and set up operations on the Charlie side while establishing command.
School fire alarm upgraded to building fire
Fire
Ironville Pike, Columbia, PA 17512
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported fire alarm at a high school on Ironville Pike in Columbia Borough, which was later upgraded to a possible building fire with multiple fire units and an operations channel assigned. A separate medical call for chest pain was reported at an apartment complex on Sycamore Drive in Elizabeth Township.
Vehicle crash on West Lincoln Highway
Traffic
Lincoln Hwy, Columbia, PA 17512
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible vehicle accident on West Lincoln Highway in West Hempfield Township, with an intermediate unit assigned to the scene.
