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Emergency Incidents
Carbon monoxide alarm at Lewis Street home
Fire
Lewis St, Needham, MA 02492
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews respond to a reported carbon monoxide detector activation at a home near Lewis Street in Needham, with a family waiting inside for Engine One.
Driver warned for driving without headlights
Traffic
West St, Needham, MA
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop in West Needham involving a vehicle reportedly operating without headlights. The driver received a verbal warning, and an Oklahoma operator license number was provided to dispatch.
Vehicle reportedly struck deer near Temple A
Traffic
A St, Needham, MA 02494
As discussed during the dispatch call, a caller reported a possible vehicle collision with a deer near Temple A on A Street in Needham, and a unit said they would check the scene.
89-year-old male with fluid on lungs near Lincoln Street
Medical Emergency
Lincoln St #109a, Needham, MA 02492
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were sent to a medical call at Briarwood on Lincoln Street for an 89-year-old man with reported fluid on the lungs, with responders directed to use the side door.
Commercial fire alarm at Dedham Avenue building
Fire
Dedham Ave, Needham, MA 02492
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units responded to a reported commercial fire alarm at a small one-story business near Dedham Ave. Crews investigated with nothing showing and later cleared the scene.
Cars blocking Oak Crest Road near Overlook
Traffic
Overlook Rd & Oakcrest Rd, Needham, MA 02492
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to the area of Oak Crest Road near Overlook Road in Needham for a parking complaint, where residents reportedly could not get down the road due to parked vehicles.
85-year-old female with nausea and vomiting at apartment
Medical Emergency
Central Ave, Needham, MA 02492
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a medical call for an 85-year-old woman with nausea and vomiting at an apartment on Central Avenue in Needham. Engine One and Rescue Three were dispatched, and Engine One arrived and took command.
85-year-old female vomiting near Central Ave
Medical Emergency
Central Ave, Needham, MA 02492
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to an apartment near Central Avenue in Needham for a reported medical call involving an 85-year-old woman who was vomiting but conscious and breathing.
Juvenile warned for unsafe bicycle operation
Traffic
Highland Ave, Needham, MA 02494
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer stopped to address a cyclist on Highland Avenue in front of the Santander Bank and issued a verbal warning to a juvenile for unsafe operation of a bicycle.
Disabled car in hazardous spot near Dover line
Traffic
Dover Rd, Needham, MA 02482
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a disabled vehicle in a hazardous location while someone was trying to change a tire near Chestnut Street by the Dover line or Dedham Avenue by the Dedham line in Needham. The caller was unsure of the exact location, and responding units did not immediately see the vehicle in the area.
Utility pole and wire fire at Galen and Conant
Fire
Gayland Rd, Needham, MA 02492
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported utility pole and wire fire near Galen Road and Conant Street, with service to a nearby house and a high-priority request for the utility company to respond.
Fire on utility wires near house on Gayland Road
Fire
Gayland Rd, Needham, MA 02492
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible fire on electrical wires between a utility pole and a house near Gayland Road.
Elderly man falls and needs help getting up at apartment
Medical Emergency
The kendrick, 275 2nd Ave #3014, Needham Heights, MA 02494
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to an apartment complex on Second Avenue in Needham Heights for a reported lift assist for a 66-year-old man who had fallen and needed help getting up, with no injury reported. Responders also discussed locating a nearby school circle to meet the reporting party.
Uncooperative 12-year-old male reported at school
Medical Emergency
Central Ave, Needham, MA 02492
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a medical call at a school near Central Avenue in Needham involving a juvenile male who was reportedly acting uncooperative. Police were notified and a silent approach was requested.
82-year-old female fallen but not injured at Chestnut St
Medical Emergency
Chestnut St, Needham, MA 02492
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a medical call for an 82-year-old woman who reportedly fell and was not injured at an apartment on Chestnut Street. The patient was transported to a hospital. A separate fire investigation was dispatched to a location on Bedford Street.
Patient transported by ambulance in Needham
Medical Emergency
Chestnut St, Needham, MA 02492
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic indicates an ambulance unit is transporting one patient to a hospital in Needham.
Man bleeding from head after a fall in Needham
Medical Emergency
Webster St, Needham, MA 02492
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire and EMS are requested to a home near Webster Street in Needham for a reported medical emergency involving a man who fell and is bleeding from the head but is conscious.
Elderly male falls, hits head, bleeds at Webster St
Medical Emergency
Webster St, Needham, MA 02492
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a location near Webster Street in Needham for a reported medical emergency involving an elderly man who fell, struck his head, and was bleeding, with no reported loss of consciousness.
Fire alarm from toaster at Needham memory care
Fire
Needham Park Land, 880 Greendale Ave, Needham, MA 02492
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported fire alarm at a memory care facility on Greendale Avenue in Needham. Maintenance reported smoke from a toaster in an employee lounge, and the response was reduced to a few units.
Person assisted after fall near Stratford Road
Medical Emergency
Stratford Rd, Needham, MA 02492
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews are responding to a possible lift assist at a location near Stratford Road in Needham.