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Emergency Incidents
Outdoor natural gas leak on South Sprinkle Road
Fire
S Sprinkle Rd, Portage, MI 49002
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a possible outdoor natural gas leak near South Sprinkle Road and nearby cross streets. The caller said they smelled gas outside a home and believed no one was inside.
Outdoor natural gas leak reported on South Sprinkle Rd
Fire
S Sprinkle Rd, Portage, MI 49002
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible outdoor natural gas leak near a residence on South Sprinkle Road, with Ramona and Winthrop Avenue as cross streets. The caller smelled gas outside and believed no one was home.
79-year-old woman with abdominal pain in Portage
Medical Emergency
Plumtree Ave, Portage, MI 49002
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a home near Plum Tree Avenue in Portage for a priority medical call involving a 79-year-old woman with abdominal pain above the belly button.
Elderly man with dizziness and breathing trouble
Medical Emergency
Marco Dr, Portage, MI 49002
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible medical issue involving an 88-year-old man with dizziness and difficulty breathing near Marco Drive in Portage.
Elderly man with dizziness and breathing difficulty called for help
Medical Emergency
Marco Dr, Portage, MI 49002
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical units were dispatched to a home near Marco Drive in Portage for a reported priority medical call involving an 88-year-old man with dizziness and difficulty breathing.
81-year-old woman with lower jaw bleeding at home
Medical Emergency
Flamingo Ave, Portage, MI 49024
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews were dispatched to a possible medical emergency near Flamingo Avenue and nearby cross streets for an 81-year-old woman with bleeding from the lower jaw.
81-year-old woman with lower GI bleed near Portage
Medical Emergency
Flamingo Ave, Portage, MI 49024
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a medical call for an 81-year-old woman with a reported lower gastrointestinal bleed near Flamingo Avenue and Peachtree and Alma in Portage.
Commercial fire alarm at business on Vanderbilt Ave
Fire
Vanderbilt Ave, Portage, MI 49024
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units are dispatched to a reported commercial fire alarm at a business on Vanderbilt Avenue near Shaver Road and Oakland Drive. The alarm company reported a north riser water flow alarm, and additional stations were requested based on the location’s history.
Commercial fire alarm at Portage manufacturing plant
Fire
Vanderbilt Ave, Portage, MI 49024
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units responded to a commercial fire alarm at a large fiber manufacturing plant on Vanderbilt Avenue near Shaver Road and Oakland Drive. The alarm company reported a north riser water flow alarm, and responding units were initially upgraded to an emergent response before some were downgraded.
Man vomits blood with breathing difficulty at Regay Ct
Medical Emergency
Regay Ct, Portage, MI 49002
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a medical call on Regay Street for a 32-year-old man reportedly vomiting blood and having trouble breathing with a swollen tongue.
77-year-old woman in cardiac arrest at Utah Avenue
Medical Emergency
Utah Ave, Portage, MI 49024
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a home near Utah Avenue in Portage for a possible medical emergency involving a 77-year-old woman who may have passed away. Responders attempted CPR while en route and on scene.
Possible death reported near Utah Ave
Medical Emergency
Utah Ave, Portage, MI 49024
As discussed during the dispatch call, medical and police units were dispatched to a residence near Utah Ave (near Idaho Ave; other cross street unclear from audio) after a caller reported his mother-in-law may have passed away.
Vehicle hits road sign and leaves roadway on US-131
Traffic
US Route 131, Portage, Michigan 49024, United States
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible single-vehicle crash on southbound US-131 near the 34-mile marker in Portage. A passerby says a Jeep Grand Cherokee may have hit a road sign and is off the roadway with its headlights on and a door open. Injuries are unknown.
Woman with double vision and elevated heart rate in Portage
Medical Emergency
Schumard Ave, Portage, MI 49002
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a location near Schumard Avenue in Portage for a priority 2 medical call involving a 48-year-old woman reportedly experiencing double vision, an elevated heart rate, and lightheadedness.
27-year-old male bleeding after head injury in Portage
Medical Emergency
Kenmure Dr, Portage, MI 49024
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews were dispatched to a possible medical emergency near Kenmure Court and Michigamme Woods Drive in Portage, Michigan, for a 27-year-old man who reportedly fell and struck his head and was bleeding.
Bonfire investigation near South Sprinkle Road
Fire
S Sprinkle Rd, Portage, MI 49002
As discussed during the dispatch call, units discussed a possible bonfire in Pavilion Township near South Sprinkle Road and then decided to cancel the call and return all units.
70-year-old female fall detected at Echo Court
Medical Emergency
Echo Ct, Portage, MI 49002
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a home near Echo Court in Portage for a possible fall involving a 70-year-old woman after an Apple Watch fall notification.
70-year-old female triggers Apple Watch fall alert
Medical Emergency
Echo Ct, Portage, MI 49002
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible fall alert involving a 70-year-old woman at a residence near Echo Court in Portage. The call was later downgraded and canceled.
Crews investigate smoke near Sprinkle and Bishop
Fire
Bishop Ave & S Sprinkle Rd, Portage, MI 49002
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units respond near Sprinkle Road and Bishop Avenue in Portage to investigate a possible smoke complaint and look for the source of the smoke.
Smoke investigation near South Sprinkle Road
Fire
S Sprinkle Rd, Portage, MI 49002
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were sent to investigate a reported large amount of smoke near South Sprinkle Road and Commercial Avenue after a passerby said it smelled like a bonfire.
