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Emergency Incidents
81-year-old woman unconscious but breathing after fall
Medical Emergency
S State St, Elgin, IL 60123
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire and EMS units were dispatched to a medical call near South State Street in Elgin, reported as an elderly woman who fell and was unconscious but breathing.
School fire alarm pulled accidentally by student
Fire
Waverly Dr, Elgin, IL 60120
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a fire alarm at an elementary school on North Park Drive in Elgin. The alarm was apparently triggered accidentally by a student, and responders reported no fire or smoke, downgrading the incident to a still alarm.
Female with heart problems reported near Elgin
Medical Emergency
Hubbard Ave, Elgin, IL 60123
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible medical emergency involving a woman with heart problems near Hubbard Avenue in Elgin, with units responding from the Gifford area.
Crew secures sparking electrical line, no hazard
Fire
Warwick Pl, Elgin, IL 60120
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a report of possible sparking or burning wires near Glen Street and Warwick Avenue in Elgin. They cut and wrapped the affected line and reported no remaining hazard, and additional units were released.
Wire down reported at Billings Street and Walnut Avenue
Fire
Billings St & Walnut Ave, Elgin, IL 60123
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a report of possible arcing or burning wires near Billings Street and Walnut Avenue, with a wire reported down across the road. Later radio traffic indicated no sparking was seen and the wire remained attached, and additional units were told they could return.
Smoke or campfire reported under Gifford Street path
Fire
S Gifford St, Elgin, IL 60120
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews are checking a possible campfire or smoke near a path under Gifford Street in Elgin, and police have been notified to assist with access to the area.
Carbon monoxide alarm at Chandolin Lane home
Fire
Chandolin Ln, Elgin, IL 60124
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a possible carbon monoxide alarm activation at a residence near Chandolin Lane in Elgin.
Outdoor campfire under Gifford Street investigated
Fire
S Gifford St, Elgin, IL 60120
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews investigated a possible outdoor campfire and smoke near Gifford Street in Elgin. A person was found at the scene, and police were requested to assist. A separate carbon monoxide alarm was reported at a residence on Chandolin Lane.
Carbon monoxide alarm at Chandolin Lane home
Fire
Chandolin Ln, Elgin, IL 60124
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a possible carbon monoxide alarm activation near the (number withheld) block of Chandolin Lane in Elgin, Illinois.
Carbon monoxide alarm sounding at Tall Oaks home
Fire
Tall Oaks Dr, Elgin, IL 60123
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews are dispatched to a possible carbon monoxide issue at a home near Tall Oaks Drive in Elgin, where an alarm is reportedly going off repeatedly and there is a reported illness.
Carbon monoxide alarm sounding in home
Fire
Tall Oaks Dr, Elgin, IL 60123
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews respond to a possible carbon monoxide alarm activation at a residence near Tall Oaks Drive in Elgin, with the alarm reportedly sounding repeatedly and no illness reported.
Carbon monoxide alarm on Olive Drive
Fire
Olive St, Elgin, IL 60120
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews respond to a possible carbon monoxide alarm at a residence on Olive Drive in Elgin.
Smoke check near Gifford Road campfire
Fire
Bluff City Blvd & Gifford Rd, Elgin, IL 60120
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a smoke investigation near Bluff City Boulevard and Gifford Road, with smoke reported south of the intersection before the train tracks. A later update indicated someone was out there with a campfire and police were responding. A separate carbon monoxide alarm was reported at a residence on Tall Oaks Drive, with no illness reported.
Smoke reported near Bluff City Boulevard and Gifford
Fire
Bluff City Blvd & Gifford Rd, Elgin, IL 60120
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews respond to a reported smoke investigation near the intersection of Bluff City Boulevard and Gifford Road, with smoke reported south of the intersection before the nearby train tracks on the west side of Gifford Road.
77-year-old female fell and trapped in bathroom
Medical Emergency
Hubbard Ave, Elgin, IL 60123
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency responders are sent to a home near Hubbard Avenue for a 77-year-old woman who reportedly fell in the bathroom and is wedged between the toilet and wall. She reports no injuries, the front door is unlocked, and a cat is inside the home.
Two-vehicle crash with injuries on McDonald Road
Traffic
McDonald Rd, Elgin, IL
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible two-vehicle injury crash near Coronado Road and McDonald Road in Elgin, Illinois, with multiple ambulances and an engine dispatched.
Odor of natural gas at Capitol Street building
Fire
Capital St, Elgin, IL 60124
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a possible natural gas leak and odor of gas at a building near Capitol Street between Westfield Drive and Mason Road.
Minor crash with property damage on Randall Road
Traffic
S Randall Rd, Elgin, IL
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic indicates a possible property-damage-only incident near Randall Road in Elgin, with fire command released by police and operations two also released.
Man has shortness of breath and chest tightness
Medical Emergency
Leawood Dr, Elgin, IL 60120
As discussed during the dispatch call, an ambulance was dispatched to a location on Leawood Avenue near Catawba and Circle for a 38-year-old man reportedly having shortness of breath and chest tightness.
Crash with injuries at North Randall and Fox Lane
Traffic
Fox Ln & N Randall Rd, Elgin, IL 60123
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible injury crash near North Randall Road and Fox Lane in Elgin, Illinois.
