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Emergency Incidents
Resident seeks help with faulty smoke detector
Fire
Lakeman's Ln, Ipswich, MA 01938
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews are dispatched for a public assist regarding a possible smoke detector problem at a residence near Lakemans Lane in Ipswich. The resident reports the alarm has been going off and on for several days and they are unsure how to silence it.
Car hits tree on Little Neck Road, no injuries
Traffic
Little Neck Rd, Ipswich, MA 01938
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a single motor vehicle crash into a tree near Little Neck Road in Ipswich, with airbag deployment and no apparent injuries reported.
Single-car crash into woods on Jeffrey's Neck Road
Traffic
Jeffrey's Neck Rd, Ipswich, MA 01938
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a single-car crash near Jeffrey's Neck Road in Ipswich. The vehicle was initially reported as a possible rollover with entrapment, but responders found it in the woods without a rollover. The driver was removed from the vehicle and placed on a stretcher, and a tow truck was requested.
Propane tank leak at Waldingfield Road home
Fire
Waldingfield Rd, Ipswich, MA 01938
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a reported propane tank leak at a home on Waldingfield Road, where the homeowner reported hearing and smelling propane near the main house.
92-year-old woman possibly having stroke in vehicle
Medical Emergency
Central St, Ipswich, MA 01938
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a possible stroke involving a 92-year-old woman in a gray Honda parked outside a building near Central Street in Ipswich. She was reported to be in and out of consciousness, and an ambulance was directed to approach via Manning Street.
82-year-old woman falls, suffers possible head injury
Medical Emergency
Colonial Dr Unit 42, Ipswich, MA 01938
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a medical aid call near Colonial Drive in Ipswich for an 82-year-old woman who reportedly fell, possibly struck her head, and appeared confused.
Erratic dump truck reported on Route 128 and local road
Traffic
Topsfield Rd, Ipswich, MA 01938
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a teal-colored dump truck driving erratically on Route 128 southbound near exit 58, possibly in a lane where it should not be. The truck was later reported to be traveling outbound on Topsfield Road in Ipswich, and there was concern it might be struck.
Person with chest pain near Caroline Ave
Medical Emergency
Caroline Ave, Ipswich, MA 01938
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a reported chest pain medical call at an apartment on Caroline Ave in Ipswich. Medic 2 was assigned from a nearby station, and Engine 2 was later released by EMS while the unit number for the apartment remained uncertain.
Person with chest pain possibly from prior fall
Medical Emergency
Kimball Ave Unit 11, Ipswich, MA 01938
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a medical alarm at an apartment near Kimball Avenue for a reported chest pain. The situation may instead involve injuries from a prior fall rather than a cardiac issue. Fire and medical units were dispatched and arrived on scene.
No response to lifeline activation at Agawam Village
Medical Emergency
County Manor, Ipswich, MA 01938
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire and EMS units were dispatched to Agawam Village for a lifeline activation with no response, indicating a possible medical emergency.
Intoxicated employee refusing to leave business
Disturbance
Avery St, Ipswich, MA 01938
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded near Lowell Street and Avery Street in Ipswich for a report of an intoxicated employee, possibly a former or current worker, who was refusing to leave the premises.
Male with severe flu symptoms and breathing difficulty
Medical Emergency
East St floor 2, Ipswich, MA 01938
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a medical aid call for a man on the second floor of a building near East Street in Ipswich, who was reported to have flu-like symptoms, altered mental status, and difficulty breathing.
Person experiencing chest pain on trails near Appleton Farms
Medical Emergency
MA-1A, South Hamilton, MA 01982
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a report of chest pain on the trails near Appleton Pond, with the location later clarified as near Cutler Road in Hamilton.
Person found on floor after unwitnessed fall in Ipswich
Medical Emergency
Capeview Rd, Ipswich, MA 01938
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a home near Cape View Road for a reported unwitnessed fall, with a person found on the floor after a lifeline activation. Fire and medical units responded to the scene.
Elderly man with dementia and possible UTI needs transport
Medical Emergency
Bush Hill Rd, Ipswich, MA 01938
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a home near Bush Hill Road in Ipswich for an elderly man with dementia who was reportedly unable to walk and may have a urinary tract infection, with transport requested.
Person fainted and became responsive at condo unit
Medical Emergency
Colonial Dr, Ipswich, MA 01938
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a medical aid call at a condominium on Colonial Drive for a person reported unresponsive but breathing in a kitchen. The person later became conscious and alert after a possible standing fall or fainting episode, and responders requested a stair chair to assist from the second floor.
Male injured near Kimball Avenue Ipswich
Medical Emergency
Kimball Ave, Ipswich, MA 01938
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a reported medical incident near Kimball Ave in Ipswich involving one injured man. Medic 1 arrived on scene to provide aid.
Resident with breathing difficulty and trembling at Riverbend
Medical Emergency
County Rd, Ipswich, MA 01938
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews respond to a medical aid call for a resident at Riverbend, in the dining hall of the Reflections unit near County Road, for reported difficulty breathing and trembling.
Elderly woman unresponsive after lifeline alert at home
Medical Emergency
County Rd, Ipswich, MA 01938
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible medical emergency after a Lifeline activation at an apartment near County Road in Ipswich, with no contact made with the subscriber.
Fire alarm for unknown audible alarm at apartment
Fire
Central St, Ipswich, MA 01938
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported unknown audible fire alarm at an apartment on Central Street in Ipswich. A lieutenant met the responding engine at the door to provide access.
