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Emergency Incidents
Gas odor and alarms checked at Peaks Island home
Fire
Seashore Ave, Portland, ME 04108
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a report of a gas odor and sounding alarms at a two-story home near Seashore Avenue on Peaks Island. Units investigated the residence, and later radio traffic indicated no alarms and nothing showing on gas meters, with one engine remaining on scene and other units returning to service.
Low hanging wires reported on Front and Johansen
Other Non-Crime Event
Johansen St & Front St, Portland, ME 04103
As discussed during the dispatch call, units were dispatched to the area of Front Street and Johansen Street in Portland for a report of low hanging wires.
Elderly man falls at nursing care facility common area
Medical Emergency
Merrymeeting Dr, Portland, ME 04103
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a nursing care facility on Merrymeeting Drive in Portland for a possible medical emergency involving a 96-year-old man who reportedly fell in a common area of a patient unit.
Man with chest pain and breathing trouble possibly heart attack
Medical Emergency
Pitt St, Portland, ME 04103
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews were sent to a location near Pitt Street for a 60-year-old man with chest and arm pain and difficulty breathing, possibly having a heart attack. He is described as a heart failure patient and reportedly received nitroglycerin a few minutes earlier.
Male took large dose of aspirin in suicide attempt
Medical Emergency
Forest Ave, Portland, ME 04101
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a possible suicide attempt involving a man who reportedly took a large amount of aspirin behind a store near Forest Avenue and Preble Street in Portland. Rescue 1 was dispatched and later advised that the scene was secure and they could enter.
Man with critical heart disease needs urgent help at hospital
Medical Emergency
Fore River Pkwy, Portland, ME 04102
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical personnel are dispatched to a hospital on Fore River Parkway for a reported 60-year-old man in an interventional radiology recovery area with critical heart conditions, under a high-priority response level.
Woman near fainting with severe stomach pain at clinic
Medical Emergency
Forest Ave, Portland, ME 04101
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were sent to a clinic on Forest Avenue for a reported 46-year-old woman outside with severe stomach pain who nearly fainted.
Pedestrian struck by car on Brighton Ave
Traffic
Brighton Ave, Portland, ME
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a reported vehicle versus pedestrian crash on Brighton Ave in Portland. A woman was reportedly struck by a Toyota Prius and was initially described as unable to be removed from the roadway. Responders later clarified she was not under the vehicle and reported one person down in the middle of the road, apparently conscious and alert.
75-year-old woman with memory and heart issues not alert
Medical Emergency
Danforth St, Portland, ME
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to an apartment on Danforth Street in Portland for a reported 75-year-old woman with memory issues, high blood pressure, heart problems, and reduced alertness.
Crash with one person reporting head injury
Traffic
Washington Ave, Portland, ME 04103
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a reported motor vehicle crash near Washington Avenue in Portland, with one person possibly injured and complaining of head pain.
Smoke machine sets off school fire alarm
Fire
Deering Ave, Portland, ME 04102
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported fire alarm at a middle school, which was apparently set off by a smoke machine. The alarm system was reset and units returned to service.
School fire alarm with smoke on first floor
Fire
Deering Ave, Portland, ME 04102
As discussed during the dispatch call, crews were dispatched to a box alarm at King Middle School on Deering Avenue in Portland. Radio traffic indicated a general alarm with reports of smoke and heat detection in a first-floor northeast area and pull-station activation, with multiple fire units assigned.
Patient refusal at VA hospital in Portland
Medical Emergency
W Commercial St, Portland, ME 04102
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic indicates a possible medical incident at the VA hospital where a patient reportedly refused care, and Rescue 6 was cleared from the scene.
Man feels dizzy and vomits at VA dental clinic
Medical Emergency
W Commercial St, Portland, ME 04102
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews respond to a medical call at a VA clinic dental area on West Commercial Street in Portland for a reported 62-year-old man who is dizzy and vomiting.
Smoke alarm sounding near Grant Street
Fire
Grant St, Portland, ME 04101
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a possible smoke detector activation near Grant Street in Portland after reports that the alarm had been sounding for several days.
20-year-old female in pain from chronic illness
Medical Emergency
Greenwood Ln, Portland, ME 04103
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible medical emergency involving a 20-year-old woman with pain related to a chronic illness near Greenwood Lane in Portland.
Female vomiting blood near Joshua Street dead end
Medical Emergency
Josslyn St, Portland, ME 04102
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible medical emergency involving a 54-year-old woman reported to be vomiting blood near Joshua Street at the dead end in Portland.
Female patient able to talk at Main Ave medical call
Medical Emergency
Main Ave, Portland, ME 04103
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible medical emergency involving a woman on North Main Avenue in Portland who is holding her head up and able to talk.
Elderly woman bleeding and dizzy near Kent Street
Medical Emergency
Kent St, Portland, ME 04102
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a medical call for an 83-year-old woman on the second floor of a building near Kent Street in Portland, reportedly experiencing bleeding, dizziness, and lightheadedness.
Bathroom fire at Banded Brewing on Hanover Street
Fire
Hanover St Ste 6, Portland, ME 04101
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a bathroom fire at a business on Hanover Street, apparently knocked down by a sprinkler system. The scene was turned over to housing safety.
