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Emergency Incidents
Alarm activation at FSU Russell Towers
Fire
Russell Towers, 160 Pearl St, Fitchburg, MA 01420
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units and a deputy were dispatched to a possible fire alarm at Russell Towers on North Street. Multiple engines, a ladder truck, rescue units, and a fire medic responded on a designated operating channel.
Dumpster fire near King Street in Fitchburg
Fire
King St, Fitchburg, MA 01420
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a dumpster fire near King Street in Fitchburg. They stretched a hose line, extinguished the fire, and began overhaul. A separate report mentioned a vehicle owner moving a vehicle and a person seeing a phone light moving into nearby woods toward the Fitchburg area.
Dumpster fire at Dunkin’ Donuts parking area
Fire
Whalon St, Fitchburg, MA 01420
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported dumpster fire at a Dunkin' Donuts near Wayland Street in Fitchburg. Engine One stretched a hose line and reported no additional resources were needed.
Dumpster fire behind Walnut Street doughnut shop
Fire
Walnut St, Fitchburg, MA 01420
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported dumpster fire behind a Dunkin’ Donuts near Walnut Street in Fitchburg. Units found a dumpster on fire, stretched a hose line, and reported no additional resources were needed.
Disabled vehicle blocking traffic on Putnam Street
Traffic
Putnam St, Fitchburg, MA 01420
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers reported a disabled vehicle blocking traffic in the middle of the road near Putnam Street. Another unit was also going to a follow-up visit on Hull Street.
Disabled vehicle blocking road on Laurel Street
Traffic
Laurel St, Fitchburg, MA 01420
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer checked on a disabled vehicle on Laurel Street Bridge in Fitchburg. The vehicle was reported to be blocking traffic on the bridge, and a tow truck was later en route. No further service was needed.
Domestic disturbance with yelling reported
Domestic Dispute
Prescott St 2nd floor, Fitchburg, MA 01420
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a reported disturbance on the second floor of a building near Prescott Street, where a male and a female were heard yelling. It was unclear if any weapons were involved.
Officer attempts restraining order service
Other Incidents
Summer St, Fitchburg, MA 01420
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer requested to be assigned to a possible restraining order-related matter at an apartment on Summer Street in Fitchburg.
Report of past minor crash in parking lot near Marion Street
Traffic
Marion St a, Fitchburg, MA 01420
As discussed during the dispatch call, a caller reported a possible past motor vehicle accident in a parking lot near Marion Drive, with no personal injuries mentioned.
Well-being check at Fitchburg apartment
Medical Emergency
Day St, Fitchburg, MA 01420
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched for a possible well-being check at an apartment on Gay Street in Fitchburg.
Male conscious on bridge checked for well-being
Medical Emergency
Rollstone St, Fitchburg, MA 01420
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a welfare check on a conscious man on Rollstone Bridge in Fitchburg after he was reported hunched over the railing. Units checked on his well-being and confirmed he appeared to be okay.
Person with leg pain near Madison Street
Medical Emergency
Madison St, Fitchburg, MA 01420
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical responders were dispatched to a possible leg pain incident near Madison Street in Fitchburg. Rescue 3 was sent and arrived on scene.
Welfare check requested for person at Fitchburg apartment
Medical Emergency
Day St, Fitchburg, MA 01420
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to check on a person at an apartment on Day Street in Fitchburg after a healthcare provider and family were unable to reach them. The person reportedly has a history of mental health and substance-related issues.
Search for white Subaru Forester with two occupants
Missing Person
Brook St, Fitchburg, MA 01420
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers are conducting a search and rescue for a possible missing person associated with a white 2024 Subaru Forester with two passengers, reportedly linked to a location on Brook Road in Fitchburg.
Patient with headache near Fitchburg Rehab
Medical Emergency
Summer St #5a, Fitchburg, MA 01420
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a possible medical call for a person with a headache at a rehabilitation facility on Summer Street in Fitchburg.
Person with headache at Fitchburg Rehab apartment
Medical Emergency
Summer St #5a, Fitchburg, MA 01420
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a medical call for a headache at a rehabilitation facility on Summer Street in Fitchburg. Rescue 3 was dispatched, arrived, and then cleared the scene.
Adult male transported to district court
Other Non-Crime
Elm St, Fitchburg, MA 01420
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic indicates an adult male was transported to the Fitchburg District Court, a public building. A possible accidental fire alarm activation was also reported at the location.
Juvenile found walking on school wall in Fitchburg
Other Non-Crime
McKay Campus School, 67 Rindge Rd, Fitchburg, MA 01420
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a safety concern at a school on Rindge Road after staff reported a juvenile walking along a wall on the property and refusing to get down. Staff later got the juvenile off the wall and remained available to speak with officers. The juvenile’s parents had arrived.
Paramedic dispatched to adult day center for patient evaluation
Medical Emergency
Water St, Fitchburg, MA 01420
As discussed during the dispatch call, fitchburg Fire dispatched paramedics to an adult day health center near Water Street for a patient evaluation. Radio traffic also indicated a separate patient transport by a paramedic unit, but the destination was not clearly stated.
Patient with hypertension near Bella Vista on John Fitch Highway
Medical Emergency
John Fitch Hwy, Fitchburg, MA 01420
As discussed during the dispatch call, fitchburg Fire and EMS were dispatched to a possible medical emergency involving hypertension at an apartment in the Bella Vista complex on John Fitch Highway in Fitchburg.
