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Emergency Incidents
Farm equipment with flat tire off roadway
Traffic
Glendale Rd, Galax, VA 24333
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of farm equipment with a flat tire in the 5000 block of Glendale Road, reportedly off the roadway while a spare tire was being obtained.
Smoke odor and alarm at Skyline Highway home
Fire
Skyline Hwy, Galax, VA 24333
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire and EMS units responded to a possible structure fire at a residence near Skyline Highway in Galax after a caller reported a fire alarm sounding and a heavy smoke odor inside. Responders found no visible flames outside and later reported a strong electrical smell while investigating the single-story brick home.
70-year-old male needs lift assistance after fall
Medical Emergency
Old Quaker Rd, Galax, VA 24333
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were sent to a home near Old Quaker Road for a reported fall involving a 70-year-old man who was not injured but needed help getting up from his chair.
Alarm at barn on Little River Road
Fire
Little River Rd, Galax, VA 24333
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire personnel were dispatched to a possible structure alarm at a property on Little River Road in Galax, with a barn reported on the premises.
45-year-old woman has seizure and possible broken hand
Medical Emergency
Glendale Rd, Galax, VA 24333
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical responders were sent to a location near Glendale Road in Galax for a 45-year-old woman who reportedly had a seizure and may have a broken hand.
Person left ER against medical advice while symptomatic
Medical Emergency
Hospital Dr, Galax, VA 24333
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a woman in (description withheld) and a gray long-sleeve shirt who reportedly walked out of an emergency room against medical advice and was described as highly symptomatic at a hospital in Galax.
Patient transported routine to Twin County
Medical Emergency
Hospital Dr, Galax, VA 24333
As discussed during the dispatch call, medic 2 is transporting one patient on a routine trip to Twin County from a hospital on Hospital Drive in Galax.
77-year-old man found unresponsive after shaking
Medical Emergency
Glendale Rd, Galax, VA
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a possible medical emergency involving a 77-year-old man near Audubon Lane and Glendale Road. His wife reported he had been shaking, felt cold, and then became difficult to awaken. He was described as very lethargic, and after air transport was unavailable, he was transported by ground to a hospital.
Roommate assault with metal object at Bedsaul Road
Assault Report
Bedsaul Rd, Galax, VA 24333
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers reported a fight at a residence on Bedsaul Road in Galax involving a roommate and a college boyfriend. One man was reportedly assaulted and another was struck with a piece of metal, with both reportedly bleeding. EMS staged nearby until police arrived, and the situation was later reported to be under control with no ongoing fight.
73-year-old man with breathing difficulty on home oxygen
Medical Emergency
Willow Bend Dr, Galax, VA 24333
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched for a report of an adult male having breathing difficulty at a residence near Willowbend Drive in Galax, with cross streets near Fox Run Drive and Chihuahua Run. The patient was reported to be on home oxygen and to be denying chest pain.
Person experiencing breathing difficulty at home
Medical Emergency
Willow Bend Dr, Galax, VA 24333
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency units were dispatched to a possible medical emergency involving breathing difficulty near Willow Bend Drive in Galax, with additional units requested to respond.
79-year-old man with stroke symptoms near Boxwood Lane, Galax
Medical Emergency
State Rd 904, Galax, VA 24333
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were sent to a home on Boxwood Lane for a possible stroke involving a 79-year-old man with double vision, weakness, slurred speech, and a history of diabetes and heart problems.
Passenger reports chest pains on Tower Rd vehicle
Medical Emergency
Tower Rd, Galax, VA 24333
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible medical issue involving a passenger in a vehicle on Tower Road near Hanson Lane, with the occupants reportedly traveling toward Twin County and declining EMS assistance.
Traffic stop and passenger with chest pains
Traffic
Tower Road, Galax, Virginia 24333, United States
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop on Tower Road near Hanson Lane involving a vehicle with a Virginia license plate. A records check was performed, and a passenger reportedly had chest pains while being taken toward Twin County, but EMS was refused.
Man with left-sided weakness and recent heart stents at Woodside
Medical Emergency
Woodside Drive, Galax, Virginia 24333, United States
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews respond to a reported medical issue at a residence on Woodside Drive for a 58-year-old man with left-sided weakness who cannot walk unassisted. He is conscious and alert and has a recent history of cardiac stent treatment and heart medication. A stair chair is requested to help remove him from the home.
Person experiencing cardiac emergency at Melrose Lane
Medical Emergency
Melrose Ln B, Galax, VA 24333
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a possible cardiac medical emergency at an apartment on Melrose Lane in Galax. A medic unit arrived on scene and an additional pickup ambulance was requested.
Injured deer reported near East End Storage
Animal Hazard
Glendale Rd, Galax, VA 24333
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were asked to check a reported deer near a storage facility by Glendale Road that may need to be put down or checked.
Burglar alarm at Galax Auto Sales
Break-In
S Main St, Galax, VA 24333
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to a reported burglar alarm at an auto sales business on Carrollton Pike. The alarm was described as a residential-style alarm, and the reporting party did not have a keyholder number available.
Reckless motorcycle speeding on Carrollton Pike
Traffic
Carrollton Pike, Galax, VA
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers issued a BOLO for a black Harley-Davidson motorcycle with a red, white, and blue gas tank reportedly driving recklessly at a high rate of speed eastbound on Carrollton Pike from Galax.
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