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Emergency Incidents
Two-car crash on West Centre Avenue injures one person
Traffic
W Centre Ave, Portage, MI 49024
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a two-vehicle T-bone crash near West Centre Avenue in Portage. Both vehicles were upright with minor damage, and one patient was later reported as green-tagged with a priority two medic response requested.
Overdose patient awake but unsteady at Greenview home
Substance Use
Greenview Ave, Portage, MI 49024
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a possible overdose at a location referred to as the KPC scene. An adult male was awake and talking but appeared to be nodding out and was likely to refuse care. Earlier, a separate medical call involved an older man with difficulty breathing near Greenview Avenue.
27-year-old female employee having difficulty breathing
Medical Emergency
Trade Centre Way, Portage, MI 49002
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a hotel on Trade Centre Way in Portage for a reported medical emergency involving a 27-year-old woman having difficulty breathing.
Commercial fire alarm on Currier Drive
Fire
Currier Dr, Portage, MI 49002
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a possible commercial fire alarm at a business on Currier Drive in Portage, with a second related alarm location reported nearby.
Commercial fire alarm on Currier Drive
Fire
Currier Dr, Portage, MI 49002
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers report a possible commercial fire alarm at a business on Currier Drive in Portage, with a single engine assigned and a unit en route.
False commercial fire alarm at Woods Edge
Fire
E Milham Ave, Portage, MI 49002
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a commercial fire alarm at a business near East Milham Avenue in Portage. The alarm was reported by an alarm company, and the front desk later confirmed it was a false alarm.
Welfare check canceled for unresponsive elderly woman
Medical Emergency
Kenmure Dr, Portage, MI 49024
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a welfare check for an elderly woman at a residence on Kenmure Drive after neighbors reported she was not answering the door. Police later advised that she was not home and the call was canceled. The radio traffic also referenced separate medical calls and a possible three-vehicle crash on Oakland Drive.
Two-vehicle crash with injury on Romence and Westnedge
Traffic
Romence Rd Pkwy & S Westnedge Ave, Portage, MI 49002
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic describes a possible two-vehicle injury crash near Westnedge Avenue and Romence Road involving a pickup truck and a sedan. One patient is reported, the roadway is blocked, and two flatbed trucks are likely needed.
Welfare check on unresponsive 75-year-old female
Medical Emergency
Kenmure Dr, Portage, MI 49024
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers and medical responders were sent to a home near Kenmure Drive and Center for a welfare check on a 75-year-old woman who was not answering her door or phone, with neighbors waiting outside and believing she was inside the apartment.
False fire alarm at Oakland Drive building
Fire
Oakland Dr, Portage, MI 49024
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to an automatic fire alarm at a building near Oakland Drive and nearby cross streets. The alarm company reported smoke and fire alarms, but the incident was later described as a false alarm.
Man experiencing chest pain near Curry Lane
Medical Emergency
Curry Ln, Portage, MI 49024
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews were dispatched to a possible chest pain incident at a residence near Curry Drive in Portage, Michigan. A defibrillator was requested for the male patient.
Female experiencing chest pain at East Milham Avenue
Medical Emergency
E Milham Ave, Portage, MI 49002
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a reported medical call for a woman with chest pain near East Millham Avenue in Portage. Medic 39 was assigned and later advised they were transporting the patient.
Smoke reported in home on Gray Street
Fire
Gray St, Portage, MI 49002
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a possible structure fire at a single-family home near Gray Street in Portage after a resident reported the house filled with smoke, possibly from a basement pump issue. All occupants evacuated, and arriving units reported a single-family home with nothing showing.
44-year-old male possibly having a stroke in Portage
Medical Emergency
Colonial Ave, Portage, MI 49002
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews were dispatched to a location near Colonial Trail and nearby cross streets in Portage for a 44-year-old man with a possible stroke. A Life Flight medic unit was reported en route from another location.
Residential fire and carbon monoxide alarms sounding
Fire
Key W, Portage, MI 49024
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a residential fire and carbon monoxide alarm activation at a home near Key West off Captiva Island, with two people inside and occupants advised to evacuate.
68-year-old man lethargic near Windemere Street
Medical Emergency
Windemere St, Portage, MI 49024
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible medical emergency involving a 68-year-old man who was reported to be lethargic near Windemere Street by Greenview Avenue and Hardwick Avenue in Portage, Michigan.
Patient lethargic with catheter issue at Windemere St
Medical Emergency
Windemere St, Portage, MI 49024
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews were dispatched to a possible priority medical emergency involving a lethargic patient with a catheter issue near Windemere Street in Portage, Michigan.
Natural gas leak reported in home basement
Fire
S Westnedge Ave, Portage, MI 49002
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units were dispatched to a residence near South Westnedge Avenue in Portage for a possible natural gas leak inside, with the caller reporting gas odor coming from the basement.
Brush fire near home on Woodbine Avenue
Fire
Woodbine Ave, Portage, MI 49002
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews respond to a reported brush fire near Woodbine Avenue, about two houses from a residence, with a large circular fire about 40 to 50 feet from the house and no apparent exposures. The exact material burning is unknown.
Patient near Curry Lane requires pain management care
Medical Emergency
Curry Ln, Portage, MI 49024
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews requested advanced life support for a patient needing pain management near Curry Drive in Portage, Michigan. Basic life support was already on scene, and a medic unit was assigned with an estimated 16-minute arrival. Radio traffic also mentioned a separate location on Girl Road and a later diversion to a hospital in Kalamazoo.
