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Emergency Incidents
Patient transported to Beth Israel Needham hospital
Medical Emergency
Chestnut St, Needham, MA 02492
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews transported one patient to a hospital near Chestnut Street in Needham and then cleared the scene.
Elderly woman with afib unable to move at apartment
Medical Emergency
Greendale Ave Apt 106, Needham, MA 02492
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire and medical crews were dispatched to an apartment in the basement of a building on Greendale Ave in Needham for a reported elderly woman with AFib who was unable to move.
Elderly woman with afib falls, reports hip pain
Medical Emergency
Greendale Ave Apt 106, Needham, MA 02492
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a medical call at an apartment on Greendale Avenue in Needham for an elderly woman who reportedly fell out of bed, is unable to move, has AFIB, and is reporting hip pain. Responders arrived and entered through an open apartment door.
Smoke alarm sounding at Smith Street home
Fire
Smith St, Needham, MA 02492
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported smoke detector sounding inside a home near Smith Street. No smoke or fire was observed, and the engine investigated the situation.
Shoplifting complaint linked to van near 2nd Ave
Theft Report
2nd Ave, Needham, MA 02494
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible shoplifting complaint in a business parking lot near 2nd Ave involving a white 2022 Mercedes van. Patrol was requested to check the vehicle, which was reportedly parked near the business and may have been occupied by the registered owner.
Disabled truck on Kenney Street near highway
Traffic
Kenney St, Needham, MA 02492
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer was requested to stand by on Kenney Street near the highway for a reported disabled garden truck until a tow truck arrives.
Sparking utility pole causes power outage
Fire
Central Ave, Needham Heights, MA 02494
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews respond to a possible sparking utility pole and intermittent power outage near Central Ave in Needham Heights, with the issue reported on the Cedar Street side.
Sparking power line at Central Avenue intersection
Fire
Central Ave & Cedar St, Needham, MA 02494
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible sparking power line near the intersection of Central Avenue and Cedar Street, and the fire department has been notified to respond.
Sparking utility pole reported on Cedar Street side
Fire
Central Ave, Needham Heights, MA 02494
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews are responding to a possible electrical hazard involving a sparking utility pole near Central Ave in Needham Heights, on the Cedar Street side.
Tree down blocking Brookside Road traffic
Road Closure
Brookside Rd, Needham, MA
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a tree down blocking the roadway on Brookside Road toward Wellesley, with uncertainty about the exact town.
Fire alarm near Chestnut Street in Needham
Fire
Chestnut St, Needham, MA 02492
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic indicates a possible fire alarm activation near Chestnut Street in Needham, with units responding and an order to strike the box alarm.
Two-car crash on I-95 south in Needham left lane
Traffic
I-95, Needham, MA
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units responded to a reported two-car motor vehicle accident on I-95/Route 128 southbound near Great Plain Avenue and the railroad bridge, with the crash appearing to be in the left high-speed lane. Command was assumed by fire personnel pending arrival of state police.
Truck blocking road on Border Road
Traffic
Border Rd, Needham, MA 02492
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported traffic complaint near Border Road involving a Penske truck that was blocking the roadway.
Traffic stop on Chestnut Street ends with warning
Traffic
Chestnut St, Needham, MA
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop on Chestnut Street involving a Toyota. The stop ended with a verbal warning for a town bylaw violation.
School bus and another vehicle collide at Nardone and Jarvis
Traffic
Nardone Rd & Jarvis Cir, Needham, MA 02492
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible crash at the intersection of Nardone Road and Jarvis Circle involving a school bus and another motor vehicle, with no reported injuries.
Two-car crash with no injuries on Highland Ave
Traffic
Highland Ave, Needham, MA 02492
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported two-car crash with no injuries near the entrance to a parking lot on Highland Avenue. A Massachusetts passenger vehicle plate was checked in connection with the incident.
83-year-old woman unconscious but breathing at apartment
Medical Emergency
Central Ave, Needham, MA 02492
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to an apartment complex on Central Ave in Needham for a reported medical emergency involving an 83-year-old woman who was unconscious but breathing.
Residential fire alarm at Pheasant Road home
Fire
Pheasant Rd, Needham, MA 02492
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible residential fire alarm activation at a home near Pheasant Road in Needham, called in by an alarm company.
Cooking sets off fire alarm at Pheasant Road home
Fire
Pheasant Rd, Needham, MA 02492
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported residential fire alarm at a three-story single-family home on Pheasant Road. Units found nothing showing and determined the alarm was likely related to cooking, with most units cleared and one engine remaining to investigate.
Unconscious but breathing patient found at occupational health office
Medical Emergency
Chestnut St, Needham, MA 02492
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews are responding to a possible medical emergency at an office near Chestnut Street, where a reporting party says an unconscious but breathing patient has unknown injuries.