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Emergency Incidents
Student stuck in dormitory elevator in Houghton
Rescue / Entrapment
Wadsworth Hall, Lot 15, 1703 Townsend Dr, Houghton, MI 49931
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a university hall on Townsend Drive in Houghton for a reported student stuck in an elevator.
Fire alarm investigation at college campus building
Fire
Townsend Dr, Houghton, MI 49931
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units responded to a possible alarm at a college campus building near Cliff Drive and Portage. Crews reported no visible smoke or flames outside and prepared to enter the building after one unit said it found the issue.
Fire alarm and chemical spill at MTU building
Fire
Chemical Sciences & Engineering Bldg, Houghton, MI 49931
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a building near Thompson Drive in Houghton after a fire alarm reportedly sounded for about 10 minutes. A possible chemical spill was mentioned in the radio traffic.
Elderly man with pneumonia shows worsening symptoms
Medical Emergency
Red Brick Rd, Houghton, MI 49931
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews were dispatched to a home on Red Brick Road in Stanton Township for an elderly man recently discharged from the hospital with pneumonia. He was reported to have deteriorating vital signs, confusion, agitation, and difficulty walking, but was still conscious and breathing.
Male kicked in testicles at East McNair Hall
Medical Emergency
East McNair Hall, 1801 Townsend Dr, Houghton, MI 49931
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS and first responders were dispatched to a dormitory at East McNair Hall on Townsend Drive for a male who was reportedly accidentally kicked in the testicles.
Elderly man falls and cuts arm at Woodland Road
Medical Emergency
Woodland Rd, Houghton, MI 49931
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical responders were sent to a location on Woodland Road in Houghton for a possible medical emergency involving an elderly man who reportedly fell, cut his arm, and was unable to get up.
Patient cannot feel left leg near Dodge Street
Medical Emergency
Dodge St, Houghton, MI 49931
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS was dispatched to an apartment on Dodge St for a patient of unknown age who reportedly could not feel their left leg.
Young man vomiting after heavy drinking
Substance Use
Wadsworth Hall, Lot 15, 1703 Townsend Dr, Houghton, MI 49931
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS and first responders were dispatched to a location on Townsend Drive for a possible alcohol-related medical issue involving an approximately 18-year-old male who was vomiting.
Male vomiting blood at Wadsworth Hall East near Michigan Tech
Medical Emergency
Wadsworth Hall, Townsend Dr, Houghton, MI 49931
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews were dispatched to a dormitory room at Wadsworth Hall on the Michigan Tech campus for a report of an unknown-age male vomiting blood. Police later reported they were already on scene.
65-year-old man with stomach pain at Waddy Road
Medical Emergency
Lahti Rd, Houghton, MI 49931
As discussed during the dispatch call, an ambulance was sent to a home near Waddy Road in Portage Township for a 65-year-old man with stomach pain. He was reported conscious and breathing, and additional assistance was requested.