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Emergency Incidents
One occupant rescued in Santa Bella incident
Fire
W Beach Blvd, Gulf Shores, AL 36542
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic indicates a possible fire or rescue incident at a business called Santa Bella, where one occupant was removed and a truck unit later returned to service.
Man and dog trapped in elevator at West Beach Blvd
Medical Emergency
W Beach Blvd, Gulf Shores, AL 36542
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported elevator rescue at a business on West Beach Boulevard in Gulf Shores, where one man and a dog were reported trapped inside the elevator.
59-year-old man with chest pain at marina
Medical Emergency
Waterway W Blvd, Gulf Shores, AL 36542
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a possible heart attack involving a 59-year-old man at a marina on Waterway West Boulevard in Gulf Shores. The man reportedly had chest pain, shortness of breath, lightheadedness, and clamminess, and also mentioned a possible shoulder injury from a fall the day before. Fire and EMS units arrived and established command on scene.
Man at marina shows heart attack symptoms
Medical Emergency
Waterway W Blvd, Gulf Shores, AL 36542
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews responded to a possible heart attack involving a 59-year-old man who arrived by boat at a marina dock on Waterway West Boulevard. He was reported to be lightheaded, short of breath, clutching his chest, and not responding normally.
Automatic crash alert near West Beach Boulevard
Traffic
W Beach Blvd, Gulf Shores, AL 36542
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to an automatic crash notification near West Beach Boulevard and Veranda Drive, with no voice contact with the caller. A separate medical call reported a 70-year-old woman who fell down a few steps at a home on Olive Branch Road and was conscious and breathing.
Person stuck on power lift during outage in Gulf Shores
Medical Emergency
West St, Gulf Shores, AL 36542
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a lift assist near West Peach Boulevard after a caller reported being stuck on a power lift during a power outage. The caller was not sick or injured. Responding units also reported apparent high-voltage arcing and a burning utility pole in the area.
Downed power lines spark small brush fire
Fire
W Beach Blvd, Gulf Shores, AL 36542
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a report of a downed live power line arcing and smoking near West Beach Boulevard in Gulf Shores, which reportedly ignited a small grass/brush fire spreading northwest. Flames were visible and no injuries were reported; responding units established command and canceled additional brush resources after arrival.
Man accidentally swallows suppository medication before colonoscopy
Medical Emergency
Walther Dr, Gulf Shores, AL 36542
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a residence on Walther Place in Gulf Shores for a possible accidental medication ingestion. A 62-year-old man reportedly took medication orally that was intended as suppositories before a colonoscopy. The caller reported no reaction and that he was conscious and breathing normally.
68-year-old man ill at Island Retreat RV Park camper
Medical Emergency
AL-180, Gulf Shores, AL 36542
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a medical call at an RV park on State Highway 180 in Gulf Shores for a 68-year-old man with general illness, diarrhea, and difficulty sitting up. The caller also reported that the man believed his wife was trying to kill him and that she would not let him call 911. Police were notified and en route.
Residential fire alarm on 20th Street
Fire
E 20th Ave, Gulf Shores, AL 36542
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a possible residential fire alarm on 20th Street, with a Bravo-level response from Station 58.
Residents report fire alarm at William Street home
Fire
William St, Gulf Shores, AL 36542
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews are responding to a reported residential fire alarm at a single-family home on William Street in Gulf Shores. A private caller reports alarms sounding inside, with people present, but no flames or smoke visible and the source of the alarm is unknown. Police are also en route while the situation is investigated.
88-year-old woman falls and injures knee in Gulf Shores
Medical Emergency
Cotton Creek Dr, Gulf Shores, AL 36542
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews respond to a medical call at Seagrass Village in Gulf Shores for an elderly woman who apparently fell at ground level and has a knee injury but is conscious, breathing, and responding normally.
78-year-old woman injured knee in ground-level fall
Medical Emergency
Cotton Creek Dr, Gulf Shores, AL 36542
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews respond to a reported ground-level fall involving a 78-year-old woman at an apartment in Seagrass Village in Gulf Shores. She is conscious, breathing, and responding normally with a reported knee injury and no bleeding.
Child locked in running car at Gulf Shores Parkway
Medical Emergency
Gulf Shores Pkwy, Gulf Shores, AL 36542
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a minor locked in a running car near Gulf Shores Parkway. The child was described as a juvenile in a blue Chevy Spark with the air conditioning on. The situation was later reported as resolved when the door was found unlocked, and the responding unit was canceled.
Two-year-old locked in running car with AC on at store
Medical Emergency
Gulf Shores Pkwy, Gulf Shores, AL 36542
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire and medical units were dispatched to a store near Gulf Shores Parkway for a report of a young child locked inside a running car. The caller later reported that the child unlocked the car and requested that the response be canceled.
Person stuck in elevator on ninth floor
Rescue / Technical Assistance
E Beach Blvd, Gulf Shores, AL 36542
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported elevator rescue at a hotel on East Beach Boulevard in Gulf Shores. The east elevator was stuck on the ninth floor with one person inside, and the front door was advised as the best entrance.
93-year-old male with DNR at dementia unit dining room
Medical Emergency
Walther Dr, Gulf Shores, AL 36542
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS units responded to a medical call at a facility on Walter Drive in Gulf Shores for a 93-year-old man in a dementia unit dining room. The patient was reported to be conscious and breathing and was advised as do-not-resuscitate.
77-year-old man struggling to breathe and speak
Medical Emergency
Gulf Shores Pkwy, Gulf Shores, AL 36542
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a medical call at a hotel room on Brooks Parkway in Gulf Shores for a 77-year-old man who was having trouble breathing, difficulty speaking, and had previously passed out and vomited, with possible blood in the vomit.
77-year-old male has difficulty breathing and chest pain
Medical Emergency
Gulf Shores Pkwy, Gulf Shores, AL 36542
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a medical call for an older man at a hotel on Gulf Shores Parkway. He reportedly had difficulty breathing, had passed out the previous night, vomited with possible blood, and was now complaining of some chest pain. Fire arrived first and EMS responded to the scene.
Man injured at beach access after being knocked out
Medical Emergency
W 2nd St & W Beach Blvd, Gulf Shores, AL 36542
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical personnel were dispatched to the area of West Second Street and West Beach Boulevard in Gulf Shores for a 23-year-old man at a beach access entrance who was reportedly knocked out by a friend, with bleeding from the mouth, a head injury, and difficulty breathing. The friend was no longer on scene.
