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Emergency Incidents
62-year-old man experiences difficulty swallowing in Galesburg
Medical Emergency
W Carl Sandburg Dr, Galesburg, IL 61401
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a location on West Carl Sandburg Drive for a reported 62-year-old man having difficulty swallowing. He was described as conscious and alert, and Galesburg Fire was later told to disregard the call.
Elderly woman needs lift assist at Hy-Vee bench
Medical Emergency
National Blvd, Galesburg, IL 61401
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a grocery store on National Boulevard in Galesburg for a lift assist for an elderly woman who was stuck on a bench outside the exit doors. She was reportedly conscious, alert, and not injured but unable to get up.
70-year-old woman falls, hits head, has abdominal pain
Medical Emergency
S West St, Galesburg, IL 61401
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews were dispatched to a home near Southwest Street for a reported 70-year-old woman who fell in the kitchen, with abdominal pain and a head impact. She was reported to be conscious and alert.
Woman with possible concussion after fall in Galesburg
Medical Emergency
E Davis St, Galesburg, IL 61401
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews respond to a medical aid call near East Davis Street for a 57-year-old woman with a possible concussion after a ground-level fall on Sunday. She is reported to be confused and very sick but conscious and alert.
Two-vehicle crash at Hy-Vee on East Main Street
Traffic
National Blvd, Galesburg, IL 61401
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible injury crash near a grocery store on East Main Street involving a blue sedan and a red truck with a blue tailgate. Airbags were reported deployed in one vehicle, and injuries were unknown.
Fire alarm at Knox College student housing
Fire
Knox College (Umbeck Hall), Galesburg, IL 61401
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews are dispatched to a reported fire alarm at Knox College student housing on West Tompkins Street in Galesburg. The alarm company reports a zone one fire alarm signal with multiple trips and no contact with the keyholder.
62-year-old woman with breathing difficulty and chest pain
Medical Emergency
Indiana Ave, Galesburg, IL 61401
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a location on Indiana Avenue for a reported 62-year-old woman with difficulty breathing, possible chest pain, and a headache.
Elderly man falls and hits head at DMV
Medical Emergency
E Losey St, Galesburg, IL 61401
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical services were requested at a DMV on East Losey Street in Galesburg for an elderly man who reportedly fell, hit his head, and may be vomiting and confused.
42-year-old woman physical with staff near Galesburg
Medical Emergency
Frank St, Galesburg, IL 61401
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews are requested to transport a 42-year-old woman in Galesburg for a medical evaluation after she was reportedly being physical with staff. An officer is also en route to the scene near Frank Street.
Elderly woman with altered consciousness in Galesburg
Medical Emergency
S Chambers St, Galesburg, IL 61401
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible medical emergency involving a 69-year-old woman with a rapid heart rate and altered consciousness near South Chambers Street in Galesburg, Illinois.
65-year-old man falls by railroad tracks with broken arm
Medical Emergency
S Henderson St, Galesburg, IL 61401
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS was dispatched to a location on South Henderson Street in Galesburg for a 65-year-old man who reportedly fell near the railroad tracks and may have a broken arm.
Woman experiences chest and rib pain at rescue mission
Medical Emergency
N Farnham St, Galesburg, IL 61401
As discussed during the dispatch call, paramedics are dispatched to a rescue mission on North Farnham Street in Galesburg for a reported 52-year-old woman with chest and rib pain that worsens when she breathes. She is conscious and alert.
Possible backyard structure fire on South Kellogg
Fire
S Kellogg St, Galesburg, IL 61401
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible structure fire in a backyard across from a home near South Kellogg Street in Galesburg. The caller reported smelling electrical and was unsure if anyone was home.
Woman 62 experiences severe breathing difficulty at home
Medical Emergency
Century Estates, Galesburg, IL 61401
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews are dispatched to a location near Century Estates for a reported 62-year-old woman having difficulty breathing, with a sensation that her throat is closing and open sores on her legs.
64-year-old man injured in ground-level fall at apartment
Medical Emergency
W Simmons St, Galesburg, IL 61401
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were sent to an apartment on West Simmons Street in Galesburg for a reported 64-year-old man who had a ground-level fall. He was described as conscious and alert, but possibly injured and still down. The call was made by an alarm company, and it was unknown if the apartment door was unlocked.
Traffic stop near Gale University campus
Traffic
Galesburg, IL 61401
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop near Gale University involving a black 2006 Mercury sedan.
Fire alarm with multiple zones at medical clinic
Fire
N Kellogg St, Galesburg, IL 61401
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a possible fire alarm at a medical facility near North Kellogg Street in Galesburg after an alarm company reported multiple trips in several zones.
Elderly man falls and hits head at Maple Avenue
Medical Emergency
Maple Ave, Galesburg, IL 61401
As discussed during the dispatch call, paramedics are dispatched to a medical call near Maple Avenue for a 78-year-old man who apparently had a ground-level fall, struck his head, and has a head laceration. He is reported to be conscious and alert.
Gasoline leaking from vehicle in parking lot
Fire
W Carl Sandburg Dr, Galesburg, IL 61401
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a store parking lot on West Carl Sandburg Drive in Galesburg for a reported large puddle of gasoline leaking from a vehicle.
49-year-old woman fallen and unable to get up at apartment
Medical Emergency
N Henderson St, Galesburg, IL 61401
As discussed during the dispatch call, paramedics are dispatched to an apartment on North Henderson Street in Galesburg for a 49-year-old woman who reportedly fell and cannot get up, possibly having been down since the previous night. The caller requested no lights and sirens.
