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Emergency Incidents
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.
Commercial fire alarm at Adams County National Bank
Fire
Old Harrisburg Rd, Gettysburg, PA 17325
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers reported a possible commercial fire alarm at a bank on Old Harrisburg Road, with fire and medical units responding and a rescue engine called.
Utility wires incident on South Fourth Street
Fire
S 4th St, Gettysburg, PA 17325
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire and traffic units were dispatched to a possible utility wires incident near South Fourth Street in Gettysburg Borough.
Person with abdominal pain at surgical center in Gettysburg
Medical Emergency
West St, Gettysburg, PA 17325
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a surgical center on West Street in Gettysburg for reported abdominal pain.
79-year-old man with shortness of breath at Gettysburg hospital
Medical Emergency
Gettysburg Hospital, Gettysburg, PA 17325
As discussed during the dispatch call, paramedics advised Gettysburg Hospital they are transporting an adult patient reporting general malaise and shortness of breath with exertion, with an estimated arrival in about 15 minutes.
Patient with stable vitals transported to Gettysburg Hospital
Medical Emergency
Gettysburg Hospital, Gettysburg, PA 17325
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS reports a possible medical issue involving a 59-year-old patient at Gettysburg Hospital, with blood pressure, heart rhythm, and 12-lead readings discussed with hospital staff.
Carbon monoxide alarm at worship center kitchen
Fire
York Rd, Gettysburg, PA 17325
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a reported carbon monoxide alarm at a worship center on York Road. The alarm was said to be in the kitchen, and the building was to be evacuated. No one was reported sick.
Person suffers class 3 fall near Gettysburg
Medical Emergency
E High St, Gettysburg, PA 17325
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a possible fall victim near East High Street and South Stratton Street in Gettysburg. Police were already on scene and an ambulance arrived to assist.
Elderly woman with back and leg pain in Gettysburg
Medical Emergency
S Washington St, Gettysburg, PA 17325
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic describes a medical call for an 84-year-old woman with back and leg pain near South Washington Street in Gettysburg, and a separate possible house fire at a residence on West King Street in Littlestown. Fire crews responded to the house fire, found no visible fire, and held the response while an ambulance arrived for the medical patient.
Patient with medical problem en route to hospital
Medical Emergency
Gettysburg Hospital, Gettysburg, PA 17325
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews report a patient with a medical problem and an oxygen level of 94 percent being transported to Gettysburg Hospital in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, with an estimated arrival in about three minutes.
Eleven-year-old girl struggles to breathe despite treatment
Medical Emergency
Old Harrisburg Rd, Gettysburg, PA 17325
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a medical call in Straban Township for a juvenile girl with breathing difficulty near Old Harrisburg Road. She reportedly has chronic lung disease and asthma, and her oxygen levels were reported to be worsening despite treatment.
Patient with respiratory distress and nasal symptoms at hospital
Medical Emergency
Gettysburg Hospital, Gettysburg, PA 17325
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic indicates a possible respiratory medical issue involving a patient at Gettysburg Hospital, with staff discussing care and moving the patient to the third floor.
Person with UTI and altered consciousness at motel
Medical Emergency
Steinwehr Ave, Gettysburg, PA 17325
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews respond to a possible medical emergency at a motel on Steinway Avenue in Gettysburg. The caller reports a possible urinary tract infection, altered consciousness, and seeing water running down the walls. Police and EMS are responding without staging.
Residential fire alarm on Rustic Wood Drive
Fire
Rustic Wood Dr, Gettysburg, PA 17325
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a possible residential fire alarm at a home near Rustic Wood Drive in Straban Township, with units responding from the area of New Vista Way and Birds Eye Lane.
80-year-old female disoriented near McAllister Mill Rd
Medical Emergency
McAllister Mill Rd, Gettysburg, PA 17325
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS responded in Cumberland Township for an 80-year-old female with sudden-onset disorientation near McAllister Mill Road. Dispatch traffic referenced a possible suicide-related call classification, and police were also en route; responders were advised she was not violent and did not need to stage.
Person with severe hemorrhage at Adams County Prison
Medical Emergency
Major Bell Ln, Gettysburg, PA 17325
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible class three hemorrhage at a county prison on Major Bell Lane in Straban Township.
91-year-old man with chest pain taken to hospital
Medical Emergency
Gettysburg Hospital, Gettysburg, PA 17325
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS reports transporting an elderly man to Gettysburg Hospital for non-traumatic chest pain that began about an hour earlier. The patient reportedly took nitroglycerin and aspirin before arrival, and the pain has eased somewhat.
91-year-old male with chest pain at Woodcrest Drive
Medical Emergency
Woodcrest Dr, Gettysburg, PA 17325
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a home near Woodcrest Drive in Cumberland Township for a 91-year-old man with chest pain and a history of angina. He reportedly took nitroglycerin and aspirin with some relief.
Sick person at West Penn Highlands Health Center
Medical Emergency
V-Twin Dr, Gettysburg, PA 17325
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible sick person at a health center on V Twin Drive in Straban Township.
81-year-old man with decreased consciousness and low blood pressure
Medical Emergency
Gettysburg Hospital, Gettysburg, PA 17325
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical personnel from Frederick County contacted Gettysburg Hospital about an 81-year-old man at a facility with decreased consciousness and falling blood pressure. The call was upgraded toward priority one, and pacing pads were applied while the patient remained responsive to verbal prompts.
