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Emergency Incidents
Woman with svt near Gay Street in Needham
Medical Emergency
Gay St, Needham, MA 02492
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible medical emergency involving an adult woman with a reported heart rhythm issue near Gay Street in Needham.
Female with low glucose near Chambers Street, Needham
Medical Emergency
Chambers St D, Needham, MA 02492
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire and EMS were dispatched to an apartment on Chambers Street in Needham for a possible medical emergency involving a female with low blood sugar.
Female diabetic with possible knife wounds near Chambers Street
Medical Emergency
Chambers St D, Needham, MA 02492
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were sent to an apartment on Chambers Street in Needham for a woman with a diabetic issue and possible low blood sugar. Radio traffic also mentioned possible knife wounds and the establishment of field command.
Residential fire alarm on Bridle Trail Road
Fire
Bridle Trail Rd, Needham, MA 02492
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a possible residential fire alarm near Bridle Trail Road in Needham, Massachusetts.
Man reportedly threatened another man with a gun near Maple Street
Assault Report
Maple St, Needham, MA 02492
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers investigated a report that a man on a porch threatened another man with a gun near Maple Street and Memorial Park. No gun was observed, and officers attempted to locate the man, described as older.
93-year-old man falls in bathroom with possible head injury
Medical Emergency
Central Ave J405, Needham, MA 02492
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews respond to a possible unwitnessed fall in a bathroom at an independent living facility on Central Avenue involving a 93-year-old man who may have struck his head and is on blood thinners.
Officer requested for walkout at Pine Road home
Suspicious Activity
Pinewood Rd, Needham, MA 02492
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible walkout at a home near Pine Road in Needham after a caller requested assistance from another house on the same street.
Elderly man falls off front steps and is stuck
Medical Emergency
Hillcrest Rd, Needham, MA 02492
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a medical call near Hillcrest Road for an elderly man who reportedly fell off the front steps and was stuck between the bushes and the house. He was reported to be conscious and alert, with injuries unknown.
90-year-old man fell on outside stairs but conscious
Medical Emergency
Hillcrest Rd, Needham, MA 02492
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were sent to a home near Hillcrest Road for a report of a 90-year-old man who tripped and fell on outside stairs near some bushes. The man was reported to be conscious and breathing outside the home.
Welfare check for unresponsive elderly woman in Needham
Medical Emergency
Greendale Ave, Needham, MA 02492
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to check on a 90-year-old woman at an apartment on Greendale Avenue in Needham after a neighbor reported she had not been seen for about a day and a half and was not answering calls or the door. Dispatch noted a prior medical call at the same building earlier in the year involving a fall and transport, and officers asked to check whether she was a patient at a local hospital.
Traffic stop at Eliot Road and West Street
Traffic
Eliot Rd & West St, Needham, MA 02494
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop near West Street and Eliot Road and later responded to a possible wellness check at an apartment on Greendale Avenue involving an elderly woman who had not been seen for about a day and a half. A prior medical call at the same location was also referenced, and the traffic stop was cleared with a written warning to the driver.
Gas odor investigation on Charles River Street
Fire
Charles River St, Needham, MA 02492
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews respond to a possible gas odor near Charles River Street and Augusta after a utility company reports a slight smell around a meter and in the front of a home. Units are investigating while the utility company responds with no estimated arrival time.
Odor of gas reported outside on Charles River Street
Fire
Charles River St, Needham, MA 02492
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a possible gas odor near Charles River Street in Needham.
Utility reports outside gas odor at Charles River St
Fire
Charles River St, Needham, MA 02492
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a possible outside gas odor near Charles River Street in Needham after EverSource reported the issue and began responding.
Two-car crash with no injuries on Great Plain Ave
Traffic
Great Plain Ave, Needham, MA 02492
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic describes a two-car motor vehicle accident with no reported injuries near Great Plain Ave in Needham. Units checked involved vehicles, including a GMC pickup and a Jeep, and an EMT was requested. The transcript also references a separate traffic stop and an address check on a different street in Norwood.
Elderly man near Lincoln Street evaluated for sepsis
Medical Emergency
Lincoln St, Needham, MA 02492
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a medical call at a facility on Lincoln Street for an 87-year-old man requesting evaluation for possible sepsis, with an out-of-town ambulance being arranged.
Man with sharp pain in breakdown lane on I-95
Medical Emergency
I-95, Needham, MA
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible medical issue on I-95 northbound near Highland Avenue involving three men, with one man reported in the breakdown lane.
Toddler with potential anaphylactic reaction near Country Way
Medical Emergency
Country Way, Needham, MA 02492
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire and EMS were dispatched to an address near Country Way in Needham for a toddler with a possible anaphylactic reaction.
Toddler with possible anaphylaxis after mosquito sting in Needham
Medical Emergency
Country Way, Needham, MA 02492
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a medical call near Country Way for a conscious juvenile with a possible allergic reaction after a mosquito sting. The mother requested that responders enter through the garage door.
Man with altered mental status at Walgreens pharmacy
Medical Emergency
Highland Ave Ft110790-2800, Needham, MA 02492
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a Walgreens on Highland Avenue for a man reported to have altered mental status near the pharmacy.
