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Emergency Incidents
Inmate at Gardendale jail reports vision problems
Medical Emergency
Decatur Hwy, Gardendale, AL 35071
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were sent to the Gardendale police department jail on Decatur Highway for a medical call involving an inmate who reportedly had vision problems and a history of high blood pressure. One engine was redirected from a nearby high school to respond to the jail.
False alarm at Gardendale High School fire system
Fire
Main St, Gardendale, AL 35071
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a general fire alarm at Gardendale High School. Units found no visible fire, and HVAC workers on site reported releasing nitrogen near one of the alarms. The alarm panel was reset in the main office, and one engine was later cleared to respond to a separate medical call at the local jail.
Dog killed at residence on Brookwood Court
Other Incidents
Brookwood Ct, Gardendale, AL 35071
As discussed during the dispatch call, a caller at a residence on Brookwood Court reported a possible animal cruelty incident, stating that someone killed her dog and she wants to make a report. The caller did not know who was responsible.
Elderly man hits truck and sits armed with injuries
Traffic
Moncrief Rd, Gardendale, AL 35071
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire and medical crews were dispatched to a location near Moncrief Road and Villanova Park for an elderly man who reportedly ran into the back of a truck and was sitting on the ground with unknown injuries. The man was also reported to be armed.
58-year-old male with back pain unable to walk
Medical Emergency
Glenn Chapel Rd, Gardendale, AL 35071
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to two medical incidents in Gardendale. One call involved a 58-year-old man with back pain who was unable to walk near Glenn Chapel Road. Another call involved a 24-year-old woman with a history of seizures who appeared to be having a seizure inside a Dollar General on Newcastle Road.
Wallet reported lost or stolen at TJ Maxx
Theft Report
Fieldstown Rd, Gardendale, AL 35071
As discussed during the dispatch call, a caller in a lobby reports a possible lost or stolen wallet that occurred at a discount store.
Non-emergency lift assist at home in Gardendale
Medical Emergency
Oak Ln, Gardendale, AL 35071
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched for a possible non-emergency lift assist at a home near Oak Lane, with Engine One and Engine Three coordinating the response.
Automated fall detection with no resident contact
Medical Emergency
Odum Rd, Gardendale, AL 35071
As discussed during the dispatch call, engine 3 and Rescue 55 were dispatched to a possible fall alert at a residence near Odum Road in Gardendale, with no contact made with the resident.
Noise complaint about loud party on Naylor Road
Disturbance
Naylor Rd, Gardendale, AL 35071
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers respond to a possible disturbance involving loud party noise reported near the end of Naylor Road.
Traffic stop involving silver Chevy Camaro
Traffic
Fieldstown Rd, Gardendale, AL
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop involving a silver Chevy Camaro near Fieldstown Road and the I-65 south on-ramp, with a possible drive-off tag from a local auto business.
Death reported near Decatur Highway
Medical Emergency
Decatur Hwy, Gardendale, AL 35071
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a possible death at a business on Decatur Highway. The caller, whose name is not provided, reportedly reported the incident.
Unconscious toddler found unresponsive near Old Mount Olive Road
Medical Emergency
Old Mt Olive Rd, Gardendale, AL 35071
As discussed during the dispatch call, crews were dispatched to a reported unconscious juvenile at a residence on Old Mt Olive Road near Lee Trail and Main Street. An update indicated the child’s eyes were open and she was making sounds while responders were en route.
Toddler found unconscious near Old Mt Olive Road
Medical Emergency
Old Mt Olive Rd, Gardendale, AL 35071
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible medical emergency involving an unconscious young child near Old Mount Olive Road. The child was later reported to have open eyes and making sounds, with fire and other responders en route.
Overfilled propane tank causing odor at highway exit
Fire
Decatur Hwy, Gardendale, AL
As discussed during the dispatch call, a caller in a tan RV near Horse Branch Hill and Decatur Highway reported an overfilled propane tank with an odor and requested assistance.
Elderly man in cardiac arrest near Dean Drive
Medical Emergency
Dean Dr, Gardendale, AL 35071
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a reported cardiac arrest involving an elderly man at a location on Dean Drive, where CPR was in progress and the patient was not breathing.
Officers check on car with flat tire on bridge
Traffic
Mt Olive Rd, Gardendale, AL
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were asked to check on two women and a dog with a disabled vehicle on the Exit 272 bridge, where a passerby reported they had a flat tire and someone was helping change it.
Person reports harassment at police station lobby
Assault Report
Decatur Hwy, Gardendale, AL 35071
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer was asked to come to the police station to speak with a party in the lobby about a harassment-related complaint.
Fire alarm with one patient taken to hospital
Fire
Rocket Wy, Gardendale, AL 35071
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic indicates a possible fire alarm at a business in Gardendale. One patient was transported by a response service to UAB Gardendale, and command was then terminated.
Elderly woman injured after fall at home
Medical Emergency
Hunter Brook Ct, Gardendale, AL 35071
As discussed during the dispatch call, responders are sent to a home on Hunter Brook Court for a medical emergency involving an elderly woman who reportedly fell and is injured, and they may need to force entry to reach her.
91-year-old female with possible hip injury found on floor
Medical Emergency
Hunter Brook Ct, Gardendale, AL 35071
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a lift-assist call that became a medical emergency at a home on Hunter Brook Court for a 91-year-old woman found on the kitchen floor with possible hip injuries. Responders confirmed the address and prepared to force entry to reach the patient.
