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Emergency Incidents
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.
Loose dog in parking lot near Fort Jackson and Devon
Other Non-Crime Event
Fort Jackson Blvd, Columbia, SC
As discussed during the dispatch call, animal Control was requested for a loose dog reported near Fort Jackson Boulevard and Devon. The dog was initially in the roadway and then moved into a nearby parking lot.
Caller reports highly intoxicated husband
Domestic Dispute
Columbia, SC
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible domestic disturbance on Baltusrol Court in Columbia, where a caller reported her husband was highly intoxicated.
Man with paranoia transported to hospital
Medical Emergency
Palmetto Health Pkwy, Columbia, SC 29212
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews are transporting an adult man with reported paranoia to a hospital in Columbia, South Carolina, non-emergently with an estimated arrival in about five minutes.
Unconscious 62-year-old male found breathing in apartment
Medical Emergency
Blanding St, Columbia, SC 29201
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews respond to a possible medical emergency involving an unconscious 62-year-old man who is breathing at an apartment complex near Green and Fire Road in Columbia.
Medical call near Jamil Road in Columbia
Medical Emergency
Jamil Rd, Columbia, SC 29210
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS is dispatched to a possible medical emergency near Jamil Road by Chip Pine Circle and Pineview Road in Columbia.
Man with sharp chest pain transported to hospital
Medical Emergency
Richland Medical Park Dr, Columbia, SC 29203
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS unit 243 is transporting a 36-year-old man to Richland ER for sharp, stabbing chest pain that began a few minutes earlier. The patient is alert with stable vital signs and an estimated arrival in about seven minutes.
Hypotensive patient transported emergently to hospital
Medical Emergency
Taylor at, Marion St, Columbia, SC 29220
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews are transporting a patient to a hospital near Taylor Street and Marion Street in Columbia, with advanced life support requested for a hypotensive patient.
Person bleeding heavily at Bethel Church Rd, Columbia
Medical Emergency
Bethel Church Rd, Columbia, SC 29206
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical personnel are responding to a possible hemorrhage at a garden facility near Bethel Church Road in Columbia, South Carolina.
Gunshot detection reported on Broad River Road
Weapons
Broad River Rd, Columbia, SC 29210
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers respond to a possible gunfire detection alert near the south side of Broad River Road in Columbia.
Small dresser reported in roadway on Garners Ferry
Traffic
Garners Ferry Rd, Columbia, SC
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a possible dresser or small piece of furniture in the roadway on Garners Ferry Road in Columbia.
Possible drug and alcohol overdose reported near hospital
Medical Emergency
Taylor at, Marion St, Columbia, SC 29220
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic indicates a possible alcohol or drug overdose patient at a hospital, with staff coordinating a transfer to another facility.
Alcohol and drug overdose at Baptist Hospital
Substance Use
Taylor at, Marion St, Columbia, SC 29220
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic indicates a hospital-related call at Baptist Hospital concerning a possible alcohol or drug overdose.
Adult male with cold and flu symptoms transported to ER
Medical Emergency
Richland Medical Park Dr, Columbia, SC 29203
As discussed during the dispatch call, an ambulance is transporting an adult male with cold and flu symptoms, including a productive cough and sneezing, from nearby apartments to a local hospital emergency room. The patient is alert and the hospital is reported to be very close.
