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Emergency Incidents
Elderly man with breathing difficulty at Gettysburg apartment
Medical Emergency
Chambersburg St, Gettysburg, PA 17325
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a medical call for a 67-year-old man having difficulty breathing at an apartment on Chambersburg Street in Gettysburg Borough. The caller reported a history of COPD and advised responders to ring the bell for access.
73-year-old woman faints while going to restroom
Medical Emergency
Gettysburg Hospital, Gettysburg, PA 17325
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS is transporting a 73-year-old woman to Gettysburg Hospital in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, after a reported fainting episode and brief unresponsiveness. She has a history of high blood pressure and reportedly took extra medication, nitroglycerin, and marijuana gummies. Her oxygen level improved with treatment, and she is expected to arrive in about six minutes.
82-year-old woman with breathing difficulty at care facility
Medical Emergency
Biglerville Rd, Gettysburg, PA 17325
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency units responded to a reported breathing problem involving an 82-year-old woman at a healthcare facility on Biglerville Road in Cumberland Township. Multiple units were dispatched and one unit arrived on scene.
Man with slow heart rate and arm pain at fitness center
Medical Emergency
Amblebrook Blvd, Gettysburg, PA 17325
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a fitness center on Amberview Boulevard in Straban Township for a reported medical emergency involving a 55-year-old man with a slow heart rate and arm pain.
Commercial fire alarm at Spiritrust facility
Fire
Old Harrisburg Rd, Gettysburg, PA 17325
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units were dispatched to a possible commercial fire alarm at a business on Old Harrisburg Road in Straban Township.
Child with seizure history transported to Gettysburg Hospital
Medical Emergency
Gettysburg Hospital, Gettysburg, PA 17325
As discussed during the dispatch call, an ambulance is transporting a juvenile from a school to Gettysburg Hospital after a reported seizure lasting about 10 minutes. The child, who has a history of seizures and autism, reportedly received intranasal diazepam at school and is now back to baseline with stable vital signs.
Man having seizure and unconscious near Gettysburg
Medical Emergency
Chambersburg Rd, Gettysburg, PA 17325
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency units were dispatched to a senior living facility in Cumberland Township for a reported 72-year-old man who had a seizure and was unconscious, with breathing reported as abnormal. Another medical call involved trouble breathing at a facility on Chambersburg Road.
(number withheld)-year-old man unconscious after seizure at Reedgrass Way
Medical Emergency
Reedgrass Way, Gettysburg, PA 17325
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency units responded to two medical incidents in the area: an unconscious 72-year-old man who reportedly had a seizure near Reedgrass Way, and a separate breathing emergency at a facility on Chambersburg Road involving an older man with a history of respiratory problems.
22-year-old woman hospitalized after fainting episode
Medical Emergency
Gettysburg Hospital, Gettysburg, PA 17325
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews are transporting a 22-year-old woman from a home to Gettysburg Hospital for a reported syncopal episode with intermittent loss of consciousness and lethargy.
Female patient transported with stroke symptoms and low blood pressure
Medical Emergency
Gettysburg Hospital, Gettysburg, PA 17325
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS is transporting a female patient to Gettysburg Hospital for possible stroke symptoms and near-syncope after a significant drop in blood pressure. The patient is moving very slowly and is expected to arrive in about six to seven minutes.
65-year-old woman attempts overdose with medications
Medical Emergency
Gettysburg Hospital, Gettysburg, PA 17325
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews report a possible suicide attempt by overdose involving a 65-year-old woman being transported to Gettysburg Hospital. The patient reportedly took multiple tablets of losartan and oxycodone earlier in the morning and is currently alert with stable vital signs.
81-year-old woman reported unconscious then awake at home
Medical Emergency
Evergreen Ct, Gettysburg, PA 17325
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible medical issue involving an 81-year-old woman at a residence near Evergreen Court in Gettysburg. She was initially reported unconscious and later reported to be awake.
81-year-old female found unconscious but awake at home
Medical Emergency
Evergreen Ct, Gettysburg, PA 17325
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a home near Evergreen Court in Mount Joy Township for a reported 81-year-old woman who was initially found unconscious but breathing and later reported to be awake.
79-year-old man with worsening pneumonia transported to hospital
Medical Emergency
Gettysburg Hospital, Gettysburg, PA 17325
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS reports transporting a 79-year-old man to Gettysburg Hospital in Carroll County for fever, weakness, and worsening shortness of breath after a recent pneumonia discharge. The patient is on oxygen and being monitored during the ambulance ride.
Person treated for overdose at Spangler School Road
Medical Emergency
Spangler School Rd, Gettysburg, PA 17325
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched for a possible overdose at a location near Spangler School Road in Mount Joy Township, with an ambulance assigned for a class two response.
65-year-old woman overdoses on oxycodone in Gettysburg
Medical Emergency
Spangler School Rd, Gettysburg, PA 17325
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews were sent to a location on Spangler School Road for a 65-year-old woman who may have taken too much oxycodone. Police were also en route to assist.
Overdose reported near Spangler School Road in Montgomery Township
Medical Emergency
Spangler School Rd, Gettysburg, PA 17325
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched for a possible overdose near Spangler School Road in Montgomery Township, with basic life support requested and an ambulance alerted.
Overdose reported near Spangler School Road, Gettysburg
Medical Emergency
Spangler School Rd, Gettysburg, PA 17325
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a reported overdose at a location near Spangler School Road in Mount Joy Township. An ambulance and a medic unit responded as a class two medical call.
72-year-old woman with severe abdominal pain after colonoscopy
Medical Emergency
West St, Gettysburg, PA 17325
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews are notified of a possible medical emergency involving a 72-year-old woman being transported from a surgical center to a hospital after a colonoscopy, with severe left-sided abdominal pain that improved after medication.
Transformer failure causes power outage in Gettysburg
Fire
S 4th St, Gettysburg, PA 17325
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported transformer problem near South 4th Street and Hudson Alley in Gettysburg. The transformer reportedly blew multiple times and was leaking fluid, causing a power outage on the east side of town, including a traffic light at Liberty and York. Crews reported the distribution wires were intact and no fire or other hazards were apparent, and the utility was advised with an estimated one to two hour response time.
