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Emergency Incidents
73-year-old woman transported for possible GI bleed
Medical Emergency
8th Ave SE, Oelwein, IA 50662
As discussed during the dispatch call, an ambulance is transporting a 73-year-old woman from a hospital in Oelwein to a facility in Mason City for a possible gastrointestinal bleed, with possible medications to be provided.
Man with breathing difficulty and heart failure at motel
Medical Emergency
10th St SE, Oelwein, IA 50662
As discussed during the dispatch call, ambulance crews were dispatched to a motel room in Oelwein for a 47-year-old man with possible heart failure and difficulty breathing.
Elderly man with severe back pain unable to get out of bed
Medical Emergency
3rd St SW, Oelwein, IA 50662
As discussed during the dispatch call, ambulance crews are dispatched to a facility on Third Street Southwest for a reported 84-year-old man with significant back pain who is conscious, breathing, and unable to get out of bed.
73-year-old woman vomiting with possible GI bleed
Medical Emergency
7th St SE, Oelwein, IA 50662
As discussed during the dispatch call, ambulance crews are dispatched to a healthcare center on 7th Street Southeast in Oelwein for a 73-year-old woman who is conscious and breathing but has been vomiting, with concern for a possible gastrointestinal bleed.
Man with severe headache and C5 fracture after a fall
Medical Emergency
5th St SE, Oelwein, IA 50662
As discussed during the dispatch call, ambulance personnel are dispatched to a healthcare center on 5th Street Southeast for a 64-year-old man with a severe headache, a recent fall, and a possible C5 fracture.
Man with breathing problems at motel room
Medical Emergency
10th St SE, Oelwein, IA 50662
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a motel on 10th Street Southeast in Oelwein for a reported 50-year-old man with breathing problems in a specific room.
69-year-old man found after a fall in Oelwein kitchen
Medical Emergency
S Frederick Ave, Oelwein, IA 50662
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews are dispatched to a home near South Frederick Avenue in Olin for a reported 69-year-old man who fell and has been on the kitchen floor for a day or two. He is conscious and breathing and is with a caretaker.
Elderly man with severe back pain after falls
Medical Emergency
3rd St SW, Oelwein, IA 50662
As discussed during the dispatch call, ambulance crews were dispatched to a facility on Third Street Southwest in Oelwein for a reported 85-year-old man with severe back pain after previous falls.
Additional manpower needed for lift assist near Oelwein
Medical Emergency
W Charles St, Oelwein, IA 50662
As discussed during the dispatch call, an ambulance service requested additional manpower for a possible lift assist near West Charles Street in Oelwein.
73-year-old man falls in bathroom, has back pain
Medical Emergency
W Charles St, Oelwein, IA 50662
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were sent to a home near West Charles Street in Oelwein for a 73-year-old man who reportedly fell in a bathroom, hit a tub, and has significant back pain. His spouse reported he had a urinary infection and flu-like symptoms over the weekend.
Officers requested for physical domestic dispute
Domestic Dispute
N Frederick Ave, Oelwein, IA 50662
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers in Oelwein requested mutual aid from a nearby county for a possible physical domestic incident reported outside a residence near North Ricker Avenue.
Woman with possible broken ankle near 8th Ave NW
Medical Emergency
8th Ave NW, Oelwein, IA 50662
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews were dispatched to an apartment at a complex on Eighth Avenue Northwest in Oelwein for a 52-year-old woman with a possible broken ankle. She was reported to be conscious and breathing.
Possible gas leak at residence on 9th Avenue SW
Fire
9th Ave SW, Oelwein, IA 50662
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were requested to a possible gas leak at a residence on 709th Avenue Southwest, and residents were advised to leave the home.
Elderly man needs assistance after fall at home
Medical Emergency
2nd Ave SE, Oelwein, IA 50662
As discussed during the dispatch call, mercy Ambulance was dispatched to a location on Second Avenue Southeast for a reported 70-year-old man who fell and needs lift assistance. The caller indicated he weighs over 300 pounds.
Commercial fire alarm at City Laundromat
Fire
S Frederick Ave, Oelwein, IA 50662
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units are dispatched to a commercial fire alarm at a laundromat on South Frederick Avenue in Oelwein, with smoke and sprinkler activations reported and law enforcement already on scene.
70-year-old man with altered breathing and possible UTI
Medical Emergency
2nd Ave SE, Oelwein, IA 50662
As discussed during the dispatch call, mercy Ambulance was dispatched to a location on Second Avenue Southeast in Oelwein for a 70-year-old man with altered breathing and mental status, a possible urinary tract infection, and difficulty walking.
Woman having stroke near South Frederick Avenue
Medical Emergency
S Frederick Ave, Oelwein, IA 50662
As discussed during the dispatch call, ambulance personnel are dispatched to a restaurant on South Frederick Avenue in Oelwein for a 63-year-old woman who is reportedly having a possible stroke. She is conscious and breathing and has a history of strokes, and responders are advised to use the alley entrance.
76-year-old woman weak with swallowing difficulty in Oelwein
Medical Emergency
Rock Island Rd, Oelwein, IA 50662
As discussed during the dispatch call, ambulance crews are dispatched to a health center on Rock Island Road in Oelwein for a reported medical emergency involving an elderly woman who is conscious and breathing but having trouble swallowing, unable to keep food or medication down, very weak, and unable to walk or transfer.
Female fallen with injured leg at home alone
Medical Emergency
2nd Ave NW, Oelwein, IA 50662
As discussed during the dispatch call, ambulance crews were dispatched to a home on Second Avenue Northwest in Oelwein for a woman who reportedly fell and was complaining of an injured leg. The doors were locked and law enforcement was en route to assist access.
