Vehicle fire at Columbus and Jefferson streets
FireAs discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible vehicle fire near Columbus Street and Jefferson Street in Ottawa, with a code two response requested.
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FireTractor strikes gas line on Franklin Avenue
FireAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a possible gas leak near Franklin Avenue in Ottawa after a tractor reportedly struck a gas line on the south side of the area.
Gas line struck by contractor on Franklin Avenue
FireAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews respond to a possible gas leak after a contractor reportedly struck a gas line near Franklin Avenue in Ottawa.
Man with asthma having breathing difficulty at apartment
Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a medical call near East Joliet Street for an adult man with chest discomfort, asthma history, coughing, and difficulty breathing. Medic 1 arrived on scene and Engine 1 was told to stand down.
Man with asthma struggles to breathe at apartment door
Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a medical call near East Joliet Street for a reported 40-year-old man outside an upstairs apartment door who was struggling to breathe and had a history of asthma.
Farm equipment strikes guardrail on I-80 bridge
TrafficAs discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers received reports of a possible traffic crash near I-80 by the Fox River Bridge in Ottawa. A caller heard a loud crash in a wooded area, and another caller reported smoke. A trooper later found a pickup truck pulling farm equipment stopped beside the guardrail near the bridge, and it appeared the equipment may have struck the guardrail.
Smoke reported after crash sound near Fox River Bridge
TrafficAs discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers received reports of a possible traffic crash near I-80 and the Fox River Bridge in the Ottawa area. A caller heard a loud crash in a wooded area, and another caller reported smoke. A trooper later found a pickup truck pulling farm equipment on the shoulder by the bridge with cones out, and it appeared the equipment may have struck the guardrail.
86-year-old woman falls, hurts hand near 21st Avenue
Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a medical alarm for an 86-year-old woman who reportedly fell and hurt her hand near 21st Avenue in Ottawa. She was reported to be conscious and alert when responders arrived.
75-year-old woman has stroke symptoms at nursing home
Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire and EMS units were dispatched to a nursing home near North 27th Road in Ottawa for a 75-year-old woman with a history of stroke who reportedly feels she may be having another stroke and has weakness on her right side.
Female patient at nursing home shows stroke symptoms
Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews respond to a nursing home on North 27th Road in Ottawa for a 75-year-old woman who reports a possible stroke with right-side weakness. She is conscious and alert, and Wallace Fire/EMS and Medic One are dispatched.
Traffic stop on blue Volkswagen in Ottawa
TrafficAs discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop near Main Street and Walker Street in Ottawa involving a blue Volkswagen Passat with Missouri plates. Records reportedly showed a wanted-for-traffic return, but the vehicle was later described as clear for a 2016 Volkswagen.
Elderly woman falls and suffers leg cramps in apartment
Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, medic 1 was dispatched to an apartment on Clinton Street in Ottawa for a reported 69-year-old woman who fell and is experiencing cramps in her legs.
69-year-old female fell and has leg cramps in apartment
Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, eMS is dispatched to an apartment on Clinton Street for a 69-year-old woman who reportedly fell and is experiencing cramps in the back of her leg.
Manhole cover off at Marcy and College intersection
Road ClosureAs discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report from a school transportation office about a possible road hazard at the intersection of Marcy Street and College Avenue, where a manhole cover was reported to be off.
Stop sign down at Catherine and Erickson intersection
TrafficAs discussed during the dispatch call, a stop sign was reported down at the intersection of Catherine Street and Erickson Street in Ottawa, and the street department was notified to replace it.
Person suffering cardiac arrest near East Glover Street
Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a possible cardiac arrest at a facility near East Clover Street in Ottawa, Illinois, with the patient reported in room (number withheld).
Traffic stop leads to arrest on warrant and license charge
TrafficAs discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop near Columbia Street and Kane Street in Ottawa involving a man reportedly wanted for failing to appear on a traffic offense. The man was taken into custody, and a later check indicated his driver’s license was suspended.
Traffic stop leads to arrest on warrant
TrafficAs discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop near Columbus Street and Kane Street in Ottawa involving a gray Toyota SUV with an Iowa license plate. The driver was reportedly wanted for failure to appear on a traffic offense, including driving on a suspended license, and was taken into custody. The situation was reported secure with two units on scene.
63-year-old man with slurred speech cannot move
Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a home near East 2250th Road in Ottawa for a 63-year-old man with slurred speech who reportedly could not move or get up for about an hour. The caller mentioned two German shepherds in the house, and dispatch planned to contact a neighbor.
Adult in Spider-Man costume reported at home
Suspicious PersonAs discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a report of a suspicious person near Canal Street in Ottawa. An adult wearing a Spider-Man costume reportedly knocked on a caller’s door and said “Trick or Treat.”
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