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Emergency Incidents
Female with difficulty breathing and panic attack
Medical Emergency
W Wythe St, Petersburg, VA 23803
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were sent to a location near West 12th Street in Petersburg for a woman having difficulty breathing and a panic attack. Although possible gunshots were initially heard on the call, police later confirmed there were no gunshots and the scene was secure.
Medical call for man with diabetic and liver symptoms near River Street
Medical Emergency
River St, Petersburg, VA 23803
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a location near River Street in Petersburg for a 55-year-old man with a diabetic issue and possible liver problems who was reported to be unable to walk.
Small kitchen fire fills Monticello Street home with smoke
Fire
Monticello St, Petersburg, VA 23805
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported grease-related structure fire at a residence near Monticello Street in Petersburg. Units found heavy smoke and later a small fire inside a one-story home, with Engine 5 and Battalion 1 holding the incident while other units returned to service.
Male patient unable to urinate at healthcare center
Medical Emergency
E South Blvd, Petersburg, VA 23805
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical personnel responded to a healthcare facility on South Boulevard for a reported 67-year-old man who was conscious and breathing but unable to urinate. The medical unit arrived at the scene.
25-year-old woman conscious with breathing difficulty
Medical Emergency
St Mark St, Petersburg, VA 23803
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible medical emergency involving a 25-year-old woman who was conscious but having difficulty breathing near Mark Street between Chestnut Street and Bolling Street.
Gas leak reported in apartment kitchen
Fire
Maria Ct, Petersburg, VA 23803
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a possible gas leak inside a kitchen at an apartment on Maria Court near William Street. The caller reported that the stove was turned off.
Female with bump under arm at Cavalier Drive in Petersburg
Medical Emergency
Cavalier Dr, Petersburg, VA 23805
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews were sent to a senior apartment complex on Cavalier Drive for a possible medical issue involving a juvenile female with a bump under her arm, who was waiting outside for EMS.
Toddler reported to have ingested prescription pills in Petersburg
Medical Emergency
Crater Woods Ct, Petersburg, VA 23805
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched for a reported prescription pill ingestion involving a young child near Crater Woods Court. The child was reported to be conscious and breathing, with the ingestion occurring about 20 minutes prior to the call.
Woman found unconscious but breathing at apartment
Medical Emergency
Hickory Ct, Petersburg, VA 23803
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a possible medical emergency near Hickory Court in Petersburg for a reported unconscious but breathing woman outside an apartment building.
Woman with low blood sugar needs lift assist at home
Medical Emergency
Old Wythe St, Petersburg, VA 23803
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded near Old Wythe Street in Petersburg for a reported medical emergency involving a 57-year-old woman with low blood sugar. Medic 12 was already on scene and requested an emergent lift assist from Engine 2.
Woman treated for low blood sugar near Petersburg
Medical Emergency
Old Wythe St, Petersburg, VA 23803
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews responded to a call near Old Wythe Street in Petersburg for a 57-year-old woman with low blood sugar. EMS and police were reported on scene.
Two-car crash with injuries on Southwest Street
Traffic
S West St, Petersburg, VA 23803
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic describes two separate motor vehicle crashes with injuries in Petersburg. One crash is near Southwest Street and Young Avenue, involving two vehicles with airbag deployment and heavy damage, and one occupant is reported to be extremely intoxicated. A second crash is reported at Courthouse Road and County Drive, involving two vehicles with one person complaining of head pain. Police and fire/EMS units are responding to both scenes.
Two-vehicle crash with head injury reported
Traffic
County Dr & Courthouse Rd, Petersburg, VA 23803
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a reported two-vehicle crash with injuries near Courthouse Road and County Drive in Petersburg. One person reported head pain, airbags reportedly deployed, and police were also en route; radio traffic also referenced an injured-crash response on Southwest Street that may be related.
Illegal burn reported on Halloway Avenue
Fire
Halloway Ave, Petersburg, VA 23803
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported illegal burn near Halloway Avenue by Little Dirt Road and River Road. Engine 208 arrived and established command on Halloway Avenue.
Apartment fire alarm at Pin Oak Drive building
Fire
Pin Oak Dr building 3, Petersburg, VA 23803
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units responded to a commercial fire alarm at an apartment building on Pin Oak Drive in Petersburg. Crews reported a (number withheld)-story building with no visible fire and investigated the single alarm activation.
Vehicle cleared from Washington Street roadway
Traffic
E Washington St, Petersburg, VA 23803
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a vehicle was removed from the roadway on Washington Street in Petersburg, and Engine 2 cleared the scene.
41-year-old woman with right side numbness at home
Medical Emergency
S Whitehill Dr, Petersburg, VA 23803
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire and medical crews were dispatched to a home near South Whitehill Drive and the intersection of Mecklenburg and Nash streets for a reported 41-year-old woman with numbness on her right side, reportedly sitting on the front porch.
Person with runny nose jumping on billboard at South Crater Rd
Medical Emergency
S Crater Rd, Petersburg, VA 23805
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical units were dispatched to a possible cardiac problem near South Crater Road. One medic unit was diverted to assist another crew, and the patient was reported to have a runny nose and to be jumping up and down on a billboard.
64-year-old man with runny nose at gas station
Medical Emergency
S Crater Rd, Petersburg, VA 23805
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a gas station on South Crater Road near Tavern Road and Clary Road for a reported sick person. A 64-year-old man was described as conscious and breathing with a runny nose for several minutes.
