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Emergency Incidents
18-year-old female having seizure at teen shelter
Medical Emergency
Cumberland Ave, Portland, ME 04101
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a possible alcohol-related seizure involving an 18-year-old woman near the teen shelter by Cumberland Avenue in Portland.
Elderly hospice patient confirmed deceased at apartment
Medical Emergency
State St, Portland, ME 04101
As discussed during the dispatch call, staff at a housing complex near State Street requested confirmation of the possible death of an 87-year-old hospice patient in an apartment.
Child aged 5 with breathing difficulties at family shelter
Medical Emergency
Chestnut St, Portland, ME 04101
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS crews respond outside a family shelter on Chestnut Street for a reported medical emergency involving a juvenile male with breathing difficulties and trouble speaking between breaths.
Small fire from drug items at YMCA field
Fire
Forest Ave, Portland, ME 04104
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic describes a small fire near the YMCA, apparently related to drug paraphernalia. A shelter employee reportedly put out the fire and suffered a minor burn on his hand. Fire crews and police responded, and a medic unit was sent to a nearby address for the injured person.
Smoke and carbon monoxide alarms at Owls Nest home
Fire
Owls Nest Rd, Portland, ME 04102
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a possible smoke and carbon monoxide alarm issue at a residence near Owls Nest Road, where alarms were reported going off throughout the home, especially in the upstairs hallway.
Smoke detector alarm at La Quinta Inn
Fire
Park Ave, Portland, ME 04102
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a fire alarm at a hotel on Park Avenue after a fourth-floor smoke detector activated for an unknown reason. The alarm system was reset but remained in trouble status, and a recall was issued with companies returning to service.
84-year-old woman having irregular heartbeat near Oakdale Street
Medical Emergency
Oakdale St, Portland, ME 04103
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a home near Oakdale Street in Portland for an 84-year-old woman reported to have an irregular heartbeat. Units responded on a Charlie-level medical call and later confirmed they were at the location.
Hotel fire alarm with smoke reported on Park Avenue
Fire
Park Ave, Portland, ME 04102
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported fire alarm at a hotel near Park Avenue in Portland. The report involved smoke from poles, and units found a four-story hotel with nothing visible from three sides while continuing to investigate.
70-year-old man unconscious after fall at smoke shop
Medical Emergency
Congress St, Portland, ME 04101
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a smoke shop on Congress Street in Portland for a reported medical emergency involving a 70-year-old man who had fallen, was unconscious, and was turning purple with possible agonal breathing. A Delta-level ambulance response and an additional fire company were requested.
Elderly woman fallen at home needs lift assistance
Medical Emergency
Washington Ave, Portland, ME 04103
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS was dispatched to a location on Washington Avenue in Portland for an 84-year-old woman who reportedly fell and could not get up, with no apparent injury and a request for lift assistance.
53-year-old woman with chest pain and weakness in Portland
Medical Emergency
Purchas St, Portland, ME 04102
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible medical emergency involving a 53-year-old woman with weakness and chest pain at a location on Purchas Street in Portland, with oxygen use noted.
Female passed out but breathing at (number withheld) Commercial St
Medical Emergency
Commercial St, Portland, ME 04101
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible medical emergency near Commercial Street in the Brickyard Hollow area for a 50-year-old woman who reportedly passed out and was unconscious but breathing. The call was handled as a Delta-level response on channel three.
Man aged 50 short of breath in apartment
Medical Emergency
Deering St, Portland, ME 04101
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible medical emergency involving a 50-year-old man with shortness of breath at an apartment in a building on Deering Street.
102-year-old male falls, needs lift assist
Medical Emergency
Washington Ave, Portland, ME 04103
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were sent to a possible medical lift assist for an elderly man who had fallen near Washington Avenue in Portland.
Fire alarm caused by warmer near detector
Fire
Fore St, Portland, ME 04101
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported fire alarm at a business on 4th Street. The alarm was apparently triggered by a warmer placed too close to a detector, and the system was reset with all companies returning to service.
Smoke investigation at Custom House on Fore Street
Fire
Fore St, Portland, ME 04101
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported fire alarm at the custom house near Fore Street in Portland. Units investigated a report of smoke near utility poles and later reported that it appeared to be only an alarm activation.
Laundry room smoke alarm at High Street building
Fire
High St, Portland, ME 04101
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported fire alarm at a four-story wood-frame building near High Street in Portland. A smoke detector in the basement laundry room was activated, and crews investigated, ventilated the area, and found no apparent cause, possibly related to smoking. The incident was cleared.
Person unresponsive at home, possible mental health issue
Medical Emergency
Huntress St, Portland, ME 04102
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews and police are responding to a possible medical or mental health emergency involving a man reported as not alert at a residence near Huntress Street in Portland.
Woman stuck in chair near franklin towers on cumberland ave
Medical Emergency
Franklin Towers, 211 Cumberland Ave #711, Portland, ME 04101
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a medical assist at an apartment in Franklin Towers on Cumberland Avenue for a reported 76-year-old woman stuck in her chair.
