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Emergency Incidents
Shoplifting in progress and crash at Main Street
Theft Report
Main St, Columbia, SC 29201
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible theft or shoplifting in progress near Main Street in Columbia, South Carolina, with a possible associated vehicle crash at the same location.
Semi truck rollover on Fairfield Road
Traffic
Fairfield Rd, Columbia, SC 29203
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews respond to a reported motor vehicle crash on Fairfield Road near Buckner, where a semi truck is on its side by a wooded area.
House fire reported on Drexel Lake Drive
Fire
Drexel Lake Dr, Columbia, SC 29223
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a possible structure fire at a house near Drexel Lake Drive in Columbia, South Carolina.
Person with breathing problems at Westover Road
Medical Emergency
Westover Rd, Columbia, SC 29210
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS units were dispatched for a possible breathing problem near Westover Road and nearby cross streets in Columbia, South Carolina.
Man yelling outside neighbor’s door on Greene Street
Disturbance
Greene St, Columbia, SC 29205
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a possible disturbance near a home on Green Street, where a male was reportedly yelling outside a neighbor’s door.
69-year-old man with respiratory distress and STEMI
Medical Emergency
Forest Dr, Columbia, SC 29204
As discussed during the dispatch call, an EMS unit is transporting a 69-year-old man to a downtown hospital for a reported respiratory emergency. The patient has a history of Parkinson’s disease, sepsis, and high blood pressure and is receiving oxygen and medication while en route.
Multi-vehicle crash on I-20 eastbound at mile 68
Traffic
I-20, Columbia, SC
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible vehicle crash on I-20 eastbound near mile marker 68 involving a Camaro, a sedan, and a gray Honda, with the roadway reported not blocked.
Medical device failure reported on Main Street
Medical Emergency
Main St, Columbia, SC 29201
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible medical device failure on Main Street in Columbia, with a fire unit and headquarters responding.
Multi-vehicle crash on I-20 east near mile marker 68
Traffic
I-20, Columbia, SC
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible minor vehicle crash on I-20 east near mile marker 68 involving a Camaro, a sedan, and a gray Honda, with no traffic blockage reported.
Person with breathing difficulty on Liberty Hill Avenue
Medical Emergency
Liberty Hill Ave, Columbia, SC 29204
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical personnel were dispatched to a location on Liberty Hill Avenue for a possible respiratory complaint.
Person reports leg pain near Harden Street
Medical Emergency
Harden St, Columbia, SC 29205
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer requested EMS to a location near Harden Street in Columbia for a person with leg pain, possibly related to a prior injury.
Male patient experiencing heart palpitations near Frazier Drive
Medical Emergency
Joe Frazier Ct, Columbia, SC 29209
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible medical emergency involving a 56-year-old man with palpitations near Frazier Drive in Columbia, South Carolina.
Person found unconscious at college campus
Medical Emergency
Columbia College Dr, Columbia, SC 29203
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible patient down at a location on the Columbia College campus, with a unit assigned to respond.
Patient with respiratory issue transported to hospital
Medical Emergency
Gateway Corporate Blvd, Columbia, SC 29203
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS unit Central 258 is transporting one non-emergent respiratory patient from a scene near Gateway Corporate Boulevard in Columbia to MUSC Northeast hospital.
Patient transported to VA hospital for respiratory issue
Medical Emergency
VA Hospital, Columbia, SC 29209
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS unit Central 243 is transporting one non-emergent patient to the VA hospital in Columbia for a possible respiratory issue.
Fire crew canceled after unit inside building
Fire
South St, Columbia, SC 29203
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire and EMS units responded to a possible fire or medical issue near 13th South in Columbia. Crews were trying to get inside a building and waiting for a key holder, but were later told to cancel after another unit was already inside.
Person refusing to leave vehicle at gas station
Medical Emergency
Elmwood Ave, Columbia, SC 29201
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible medical emergency at a gas station on Elmwood Avenue across from Park Street, where a caller says a friend is 10-56 and refusing to leave a vehicle.
Abandoned vehicle found on Highway 37 near Bluff Road
Traffic
Bluff Rd, Columbia, SC 29201
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers reported an abandoned vehicle in the roadway on Highway 37 near the northbound ramp to Bluff Road. Fire and EMS were sent to the scene, and the driver was not in the vehicle. No blood or apparent ejection was reported.
Person trapped in vehicle after crash on Easter Street
Traffic
Easter St, Columbia, SC 29203
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic indicates a possible entrapment in a traffic accident near Eastern Street, with a unit acknowledging the call.
Patient reports possible drugging on Taylor Street
Substance Use
Taylor St, Columbia, SC 29220
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch relayed a report from a patient at a medical facility on Taylor Street in Columbia, South Carolina, who believed they may have been drugged. A green screen was requested, and a responding unit said it had handled the call earlier and would take it.
