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Emergency Incidents
Man injured by hockey puck to forehead at stadium
Medical Emergency
E Lakeshore Dr, Houghton, MI 49931
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a stadium on East Lakeshore Drive in Houghton for a reported adult man with a head laceration after being struck in the forehead by a hockey puck.
Male feeling faint near Fisher Hall, Houghton
Medical Emergency
Townsend Dr, Houghton, MI 49931
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS and first responders were dispatched to Fisher Hall on Houghton Drive for a possible medical issue involving an unknown-age male who may pass out in a dorm room.
Person alert after possible diabetic episode at Joey's Grill
Medical Emergency
Shelden Ave, Houghton, MI 49931
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews were sent to a restaurant near Shore for a patient who was initially reported unconscious with unknown breathing. The patient was later reported alert and conscious and may be experiencing a diabetic episode.
85-year-old woman having chest pain at Bluff View Dr
Medical Emergency
Bluff View Dr, Houghton, MI 49931
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS was dispatched to a location near Bluff View Drive for a reported 85-year-old woman experiencing chest pain.
83-year-old woman with back pain and speech difficulty
Medical Emergency
Frederick St, Hurontown, MI 49931
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews were dispatched to a possible medical issue involving an elderly woman with back pain and difficulty speaking between breaths near Frederick Street in Portage Township.
18-year-old male in severe pain at MTU main entrance
Medical Emergency
Woodmar Dr, Houghton, MI 49931
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS were dispatched to a dormitory at Michigan Technological University for a reported medical emergency involving an 18-year-old male at the main entrance who was conscious, breathing, and in severe pain.
75-year-old male collapses and receives CPR at gym
Medical Emergency
W Sharon Ave, Houghton, MI 49931
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a possible cardiac emergency at a fitness center in Houghton, where a 75-year-old man collapsed, turned blue, and received CPR. He was later reported to be breathing with a thready pulse after a shock was administered.
73-year-old man feeling unwell with fever and vertigo
Medical Emergency
Huron St, Houghton, MI 49931
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS was dispatched to a location on Huron Street for a 73-year-old man who was reportedly not feeling well, with possible fever, dizziness, and vertigo.
Female falls off ladder, breaks leg with bone protruding
Medical Emergency
Houghton Canal Rd, Houghton, MI 49931
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a location near Canal Road in Adams Township for a 40-year-old woman who reportedly fell from a ladder and broke her leg near a campground and nearby business. The patient was reported to be alert and breathing.
Smoke reported from bathroom outlet near West Houghton Avenue
Fire
W Houghton Ave B, Houghton, MI 49931
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews respond to a possible fire at an apartment on West Houghton Avenue in Houghton, where smoke was reported coming from a bathroom outlet and the wall was hot.
Smoke reported from bathroom outlet near West Houghton Avenue
Fire
W Houghton Ave B, Houghton, MI 49931
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to an apartment on West Houghton Avenue in Houghton for a possible fire involving smoke coming from a bathroom outlet and a hot wall.
Medical response at Hillside Place near Woodland Road
Medical Emergency
Woodland Rd, Houghton, MI 49931
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical responders were sent to a room at Hillside Place near Woodland Road for a possible medical emergency. The exact medical complaint was not stated.
19-year-old male tweaked neck at Michigan Tech dorm
Medical Emergency
Woodland Rd, Houghton, MI 49931
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a campus residence hall at Michigan Tech for a reported neck injury involving a 19-year-old male.
77-year-old woman unwell at Houghton apartment
Medical Emergency
Dodge St, Houghton, MI 49931
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS units were dispatched to an apartment on Dodge Street in Houghton for a reported 77-year-old woman who was not feeling well.
20-year-old male injured after head impact at Michigan Tech
Medical Emergency
Macinnes Dr, Houghton, MI 49931
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews were dispatched to a campus multi-purpose room for a reported 20-year-old man who hit his head and appeared out of it.
11-year-old girl falls with possible head injury in Houghton
Medical Emergency
Champion St, Houghton, MI 49931
As discussed during the dispatch call, medical crews were dispatched to a home near Champion Avenue in Houghton for a young girl who reportedly fell and may have injured her head.
Young adult intoxicated at Wadsworth Hall
Substance Use
Wadsworth Hall, Townsend Dr, Houghton, MI 49931
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS was dispatched to a dormitory on Townsend Drive for a possible alcohol-related medical issue involving a young man in a men’s restroom.
Strong gas odor reported in Portage Township home
Fire
Sheridan Pl, Houghton, MI 49931
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire rescue was dispatched to a home near Sheridan Place in Portage Township for a reported strong odor of gas. The caller was advised to leave the residence until fire personnel arrived.
Strong gas odor reported at Emerald Street home
Fire
Emerald St, Houghton, MI 49931
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a home near Emerald Street in Houghton for a possible gas leak after a caller reported a strong and worsening smell of gas near the meter that could also be smelled inside the house. Occupants reported feeling okay, and the gas company was requested to be notified.
Elevator stuck on first floor at Wadsworth hall
Rescue / Entrapment
Townsend Dr, Houghton, MI 49931
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported elevator rescue at a building near Wadsworth, where an elevator was stuck on the first floor by the lobby and stairwell area while workers attempted to open the doors.
