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Emergency Incidents
Smoke odor at Newport High School traced to hot motor
Fire
Wilkerson Dr, Newport, AR 72112
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported smell of smoke at a Newport high school building, where the issue was later isolated to a motor that would be allowed to cool and replaced. Units were also sent to a diagnostic clinic near White River Drive for a separate report of a sparking electrical outlet.
Odor of smoke at Newport Hospital building
Fire
McLain St, Newport, AR 72112
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were requested to check a possible odor of smoke at the Newport Hospital building near McLain Street in Newport, Arkansas.
female having schizophrenic episode at highway 37 address
Medical Emergency
Hwy 37 S, Newport, AR 72112
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS is requested to a location on Highway 37 for a possible mental health crisis involving a woman, with county deputies already on scene.
Fire alarm reported at Newport post office
Fire
Laurel St, Newport, AR 72112
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers report a possible fire alarm sounding at the post office near Laurel Street in Newport, Arkansas, and request another response to the location.
Smoke reported in laundry room at Newport home
Fire
Jackson 94, Newport, AR 72112
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a possible residential fire alarm at a home near Jackson Street in Newport, with smoke reported in a laundry room.
Person fell and needed help getting up at apartment
Medical Emergency
N State St, Newport, AR 72112
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were requested for a lift assist at an apartment on North State Street in Newport for a 59-year-old woman who reportedly fell but was not injured and needed help getting up.
Fire alarm at Newport post office
Fire
Laurel St, Newport, AR 72112
As discussed during the dispatch call, units responded to a possible fire alarm at a post office in Newport. A responding unit reported arriving on scene.
Smoke alarm at restaurant on Highway 367 North
Fire
AR-367, Newport, AR 72112
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported smoke detector alarm at a restaurant near Highway 367 North in Newport. Units checked the building and reported no visible smoke or fire, but the alarm continued sounding and they were unable to reach a key holder.
66-year-old woman on oxygen weak at Newport motel
Medical Emergency
AR-367, Newport, AR 72112
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews are responding to a reported medical emergency at a hotel room on Highway 367 in Newport involving a 66-year-old woman on oxygen who is very weak and unable to stand and is to be taken to the emergency room.
23-year-old female having seizure at Hwy 37 South
Medical Emergency
Hwy 37 S, Newport, AR 72112
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible medical emergency involving a 23-year-old woman reportedly having seizures on Highway 37 south of Antioch and Amagon.
Crews battle brush fire near Highway 102 and church
Wildfire
Hwy 145 S, Newport, AR 72112
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews are working on a possible brush and woods fire near Highway 102 and the Remmel Church area in Jackson County. Units are establishing a break line between the fire and nearby brush, coordinating tanker refills, and checking hydrant access near the highway and church driveway.
Grass fire reported on Forrest Drive in Newport
Fire
Forrest Dr, Newport, AR 72112
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic indicates a possible grass fire near Forrest Street in Jackson, Arkansas, with units discussing how to respond and set up behind the reported location.
Field fire near Jackson Road in Newport
Fire
Jackson 102, Newport, AR 72112
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews from Newport, Irwin, and Weldon responded to a possible field fire near Jackson 102 Road in Newport, Arkansas, with a brush truck requested for assistance.
71-year-old male unconscious but breathing at home
Medical Emergency
Maple St, Newport, AR 72112
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews were sent to a location on Mavo for a reported medical emergency involving a 71-year-old man who had passed out but was still breathing. The response was later canceled.
Male coughing up blood in apartment at Harmony Homes
Medical Emergency
Harmony Homes Dr, Newport, AR 72112
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical services were requested for a possible medical emergency involving a 35-year-old man coughing up blood at an apartment in a Harmony Homes complex in Newport, Arkansas.
Toddler checked after choking incident near Josephine Street
Medical Emergency
Josephine St, Newport, AR 72112
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible medical emergency involving a young boy who was choking on something near Josephine Street. The object was reportedly removed, but EMS was requested to check him out.
Medical distress reported at Highway 18 and San Mateo
Medical Emergency
San Mateo Park, Sexton St, Newport, AR 72112
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical services were dispatched to a possible medical emergency near Highway 18 and San Mateo, with a deputy already on scene. Further details about the patient are unknown.
Person found unresponsive on levee near scrap metal yard
Medical Emergency
AR-17, Newport, AR 72112
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews were sent to a location near Highway 17 by a scrap metal business for a reported medical emergency involving a person lying on the levee who had not moved for some time.
Female having asthma attack at home in Newport
Medical Emergency
Josephine St, Newport, AR 72112
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible medical emergency involving a female reportedly having an asthma attack near Josephine Street in Newport, Arkansas.
