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Emergency Incidents
84-year-old woman falls near Geneva Road
Medical Emergency
27W370 Geneva Rd, West Chicago, IL 60185
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched for a possible fall involving an 84-year-old woman near Geneva Road in Winfield, with Engine 31 and Medic 31 responding.
Woman with suicidal thoughts receives psychiatric evaluation
Medical Emergency
W North Ave, West Chicago, IL 60185
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews respond to a psychiatric evaluation for a conscious 57-year-old woman with reported suicidal thoughts at a district facility on West North Avenue in West Chicago. Police are also responding to assist.
Cooking smoke investigation at Norris Avenue home
Fire
3N723 Norris Ave, West Chicago, IL 60185
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a possible cooking smoke alarm at a home near Norris Avenue in West Chicago. Engine 5 investigated a two-story wood-frame residence with no visible fire or smoke.
Mayday call for medical emergency at home
Medical Emergency
30W572 Mulberry Dr, West Chicago, IL 60185
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched for a possible in-home medical emergency near Mulberry Drive in West Chicago.
Backyard leaf fire at Parkside Avenue home
Fire
Parkside Ave, West Chicago, IL 60185
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported outside fire near Parkside Avenue in Villa Park. The incident was corrected to a location on Parkside, where someone was apparently burning leaves in a backyard.
Backyard leaf fire at Parkside Avenue home
Fire
Parkside Ave, West Chicago, IL 60185
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported outside fire near Parkside Avenue in West Chicago. The incident was corrected to a location on Parkside, where crews found someone apparently burning leaves in a backyard.
Person sick at West Grand Lake Boulevard in West Chicago
Medical Emergency
W Grand Lake Blvd, West Chicago, IL 60185
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched for a possible sick person near West Grand Lake Boulevard in West Chicago, with Medic 5 and Tower 6 responding.
Commercial fire alarm at Main Street business
Fire
Main St, West Chicago, IL 60185
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a commercial fire alarm near Main Street in West Chicago, with the response later reduced to a single tower unit. At the same time, medical units responded to a reported cardiac and respiratory arrest at a location on County New Way in Wheaton.
Commercial fire alarm at Main Street office
Fire
Main St, West Chicago, IL 60185
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a commercial fire alarm at a business on Main Street in West Chicago. The alarm company reported a smoke detector activation in an east office. Responding units found construction dust in a two-story commercial building and determined it was a false alarm. A separate medical call was also referenced in the radio traffic.
81-year-old woman falls in West Chicago apartment
Medical Emergency
Franciscan Way, West Chicago, IL 60185
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a reported fall involving an 81-year-old woman at a care facility near Franciscan Way in West Chicago. A certified nursing assistant was with the patient when responders arrived.
Crash with airbag deployment on Hemlock Lane
Traffic
Hemlock Ln, West Chicago, IL 60185
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a reported crash with airbag deployment near Hemlock Lane in West Chicago. Police were already on scene, and no personal injuries were reported.
Man reports left-side numbness in West Chicago
Medical Emergency
28W251 Timber Ln, West Chicago, IL 60185
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were sent to a residence on Timber Lane in West Chicago for a possible stroke after a 30-year-old man reported he could not feel his left side. His mother later reported by phone that he was fine and did not need medical service.
Man ill after smoking marijuana in West Chicago
Substance Use
1/2 W Washington St #2c, West Chicago, IL 60185
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a possible drug ingestion involving a 34-year-old man at an apartment on West Washington Street in West Chicago. The man reportedly smoked marijuana earlier and was then shaky, dizzy, and having trouble talking. Fire and medical units staged until police advised the scene was secure, then entered with police.
Man feeling ill after smoking marijuana
Substance Use
1/2 W Washington St #2c, West Chicago, IL 60185
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible drug overdose at an apartment on West Washington Street in West Chicago. A 34-year-old man reportedly smoked marijuana earlier and is now shaky, dizzy, and having trouble talking.
Car hits tree injuring driver in West Chicago
Traffic
Enterprise Cir, West Chicago, IL 60185
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a personal injury crash near Enterprise Circle in West Chicago, where a vehicle reportedly struck a tree. A 33-year-old woman was conscious and breathing with injuries and requested medical evaluation. Multiple fire and medical units were reported on scene.
Medical call near Indian Knoll Road, West Chicago
Medical Emergency
1N255 Indian Knoll Rd, West Chicago, IL 60185
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic describes a sick person at a condo in Roselle and a separate medical call on Indian Hill Road in West Chicago, with multiple medic and brush units assigned and mutual aid held.
Apartment fire alarm investigated on Windsor Court
Fire
Windsor Ct, West Chicago, IL 60185
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported fire alarm at a multifamily apartment complex near Windsor Court in West Chicago. The alarm was reported through Rapid SOS and an alarm company, with the original activation said to be in a rear hallway of one of the buildings. Responding units reported nothing showing from the three-story apartment building and continued investigating.
Gas leak reported in home garage in West Chicago
Fire
Post Oak Cir, West Chicago, IL 60185
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a home near Post Oak Circle in West Chicago for a possible gas leak after a resident reported smelling natural gas in the garage. No illnesses were reported. Separate units were also sent to a two-vehicle crash near Mack Road and Winfield Road with airbag deployment and uncertain injuries.
Person with breathing problems near Joliet Street in West Chicago
Medical Emergency
Joliet St, West Chicago, IL 60185
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible breathing problem near Joliet Street in West Chicago, with units later at Roosevelt and Main asking if they should take the call.
Person injured in fall near Joliet Street patio in West Chicago
Medical Emergency
Joliet St, West Chicago, IL 60185
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched for a possible fall at a patio on Joliet Street in West Chicago.
