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Emergency Incidents
Man in 70s shows stroke signs near Linden Street
Medical Emergency
Linden St, Needham, MA 02492
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a possible stroke involving an older man near Linden Street in Needham. He reportedly had facial droop, an unsteady gait, and slightly slurred speech, with normal vital signs reported so far.
Man low on oxygen, shaking and unable to stand at home
Medical Emergency
Linden St C, Needham, MA 02492
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire and EMS responded to a medical call at an apartment on Linden Street in Needham for a man reportedly low on oxygen, shaking, and unable to stand.
73-year-old female lethargic after hospital release
Medical Emergency
E Militia Heights Dr, Needham, MA 02492
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible medical issue involving a lethargic elderly woman at a building on East Massachusetts Heights after she was recently released from a hospital.
Elderly woman falls down stairs conscious in Needham
Medical Emergency
St Mary St, Needham Heights, MA 02494
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a medical call near St. Mary Street for a reported elderly woman who fell down a set of stairs and was conscious at the scene.
Woman falls down stairs and injures ribs
Medical Emergency
St Mary St, Needham Heights, MA 02494
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a location on St. Mary Street in Needham Heights for a reported incident where a woman fell down stairs and sustained apparent rib injuries.
Smoke detector alarm at Barrett Street home
Fire
Barrett St, Needham, MA 02492
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a possible fire alarm activation at a building on Barrett Street, with a smoke detector mentioned and a brush unit assigned.
Elderly man faints near fire pit at Wingate Way
Medical Emergency
Gould St, Needham, MA 02494
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a medical call for an elderly man who had a syncopal episode near a fire pit at a location on Wingate Way. He was reported to be conscious, and security was to meet responders at the front door.
Elderly female with possible dislocated hip at Needham library
Medical Emergency
Central Ave K306, Needham, MA 02492
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a medical call at an independent living facility near Central Avenue for an elderly woman with a possible dislocated hip. Security was asked to meet responders at the concierge door.
Dog left tied to park bench on Melrose Ave
Other Incidents
Melrose Ave, Needham, MA 02492
As discussed during the dispatch call, a caller reported a dog tied to a bench at a park on Melrose Avenue in Needham, reportedly left there for about 25 minutes.
Smoke coming from house on Douglas Road
Fire
Douglas Rd, Needham, MA 02492
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic indicates smoke coming from a house on Douglas Road, with uncertainty about the exact house number and whether anyone is home. The location is later clarified as possibly (number withheld) Douglas, with leaves in the front and back areas.
Smoke reported at Webster Street residence
Fire
Webster St, Needham, MA 02492
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews are dispatched to a possible smoke issue near Webster Street.
Teen female possible overdose at Needham High School
Medical Emergency
Webster St, Needham, MA 02494
As discussed during the dispatch call, medic 5 was sent on mutual aid to a high school in Needham for a possible overdose involving a juvenile female at the main entrance. The patient was reported to be conscious, breathing, and alert after taking Advil and Tylenol.
Student leaves school with infant child
Missing Person
Needham, MA
As discussed during the dispatch call, a school social worker reported that a student took a very young child at a school in Needham, Massachusetts. The student was described as conscious, and police and emergency medical responders were likely dispatched.
Female slurring speech near Petrini Circle
Medical Emergency
Petrini Cir, Needham, MA 02492
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a possible medical issue at a home on Petrini Circle in Needham, where a neighbor said a female resident was slurring her speech while talking on the phone.
Truck blocking traffic lane on Westfield Street
Traffic
Westfield St, Needham, MA
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible parking complaint near Westfield Street in Needham involving a truck blocking a lane of traffic.
Elderly male cancer patient vomits on highway I-95
Medical Emergency
I-95, Needham, MA
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a medical call on I-95 northbound near mile marker 34 between Great Plain Avenue and Highland. An elderly person in a dark-colored Toyota RAV4 in the breakdown lane was reported to be nauseated, vomiting, and having trouble breathing. Responders requested that the breakdown lane and an adjacent travel lane be blocked for safety.
Person received lift assist at residence
Medical Emergency
Harris Ave, Needham, MA 02492
As discussed during the dispatch call, police were requested to assist fire crews with a possible lift assist at a location on Harris Avenue.
Lift assist requested near Harris Ave second floor
Medical Emergency
Harris Ave, Needham, MA 02492
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a building on Harris Avenue in Needham for a possible medical issue involving a person on the second floor who needed a lift assist.
Smoke detector activation at Pinewood and Bonwood
Fire
Pinewood Rd, Needham, MA 02492
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a possible first smoke detector activation at a residence near the 30 block of Pinewood Road in Needham.
Medical call at West Hall near campus area
Medical Emergency
West Hall, 1 East Dr, Needham, MA 02492
As discussed during the dispatch call, units responded to a possible medical emergency at West Hall in a specific room. Dispatchers corrected medication information in the computer system during the call.
