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Emergency Incidents
Smoke alarm at commercial building on US Highway 11
Fire
US-11, Potsdam, NY 13676
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units responded to a reported smoke alarm activation in the clerk’s office at a commercial business on US Highway 11 in Potsdam. Crews arrived to a single-story building with nothing showing and requested notification of the keyholder.
73-year-old female coughing blood near Bagdad Road
Medical Emergency
Bagdad Rd, Potsdam, NY 13676
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were requested for a medical call at a residence on Bagdad Road near Dayton and Miller Road, where a 73-year-old woman was reportedly coughing up blood.
73-year-old female coughing up blood in Potsdam
Medical Emergency
Bagdad Rd, Potsdam, NY 13676
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a location on Bagdad Road near Dayton Road and Miller Road for a reported 73-year-old woman coughing up blood.
73-year-old female with bleeding near Bagdad Rd in Potsdam
Medical Emergency
Bagdad Rd, Potsdam, NY 13676
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a medical emergency near Bagdad Road and Cross Street for a reported 73-year-old woman with blood present. Rescue and a local squad unit arrived on scene.
Fire alarm at Barstow’s Collision on Market Street
Fire
Market St, Potsdam, NY 13676
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported fire alarm and smoke detector activation at a business on Market Street in Potsdam. Engine 49 arrived at a single-story commercial building and investigated with nothing showing.
Female in 40s feeling faint at Pizza Hut in Potsdam
Medical Emergency
Market St, Potsdam, NY 13676
As discussed during the dispatch call, potsdam Rescue was dispatched to a restaurant on Market Street for a woman in her 40s who was reportedly feeling faint, a possible medical issue.
EMS responds to hypertensive patient near Grove Street
Medical Emergency
Grove St, Potsdam, NY 13676
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical responders are sent to a location on Grove Street for a possible medical issue involving a 68-year-old man with high blood pressure.
Hit-and-run damage crash at Potsdam Walmart
Traffic
US-11, Potsdam, NY 13676
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a reported property damage hit and run at a Walmart parking lot on US Highway 11 in Potsdam, where a Jeep Renegade was reportedly struck by another vehicle that left the scene.
35-year-old female with neck pain at physical therapy
Medical Emergency
Lawrence Ave, Potsdam, NY 13676
As discussed during the dispatch call, potsdam Rescue was dispatched to a physical therapy location on Lawrence Avenue for a 35-year-old woman with neck pain. Radio traffic also mentioned possible guardrail damage at the location.
Small propane leak reported near Potsdam
Fire
NY-11B, Potsdam, NY 13676
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire and rescue units were dispatched to a possible small propane issue near State Highway 11B by New Road and Perrin Road in the Potsdam area.
Patient with scissors and aggression outside hospital
Medical Emergency
Leroy St, Potsdam, NY 13676
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were sent to assist police at a hospital with a possible medical emergency involving an aggressive patient who was reportedly holding scissors and was later outside near the main entrance on the Grove Street side.
78-year-old woman suffers breathing trouble and coughs blood
Medical Emergency
Pumpkin Hill Rd, Potsdam, NY 13676
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews were dispatched to a home near Pumpkin Hill Road across from Keener Road for a reported 78-year-old woman who was sick, having difficulty breathing, and coughing up blood.
Male patient vomiting near Depot Street in Potsdam
Medical Emergency
Depot St, Potsdam, NY 13676
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a medical call for a male patient reported to be vomiting at a location on Depot Street in Potsdam. Mutual aid was requested, and the patient’s age was reported as conflicting, with both 73 and 23 mentioned.
Fire alarm triggered near Clarkson University Woodstock area
Fire
Potsdam, NY 13676
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a reported fire alarm activation at a university building in Potsdam, New York. Engine 49 responded to the scene.
65-year-old male with altered mental status at Route 35
Medical Emergency
Leroy St, Potsdam, NY 13676
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible medical emergency involving a 65-year-old man with altered mental status on Route 35 near Leroy Road and Post Road.
Woman aged 40 has syncopal episode at Clarkson Student Center
Medical Emergency
Clarkson Student Center - Potsdam OB, Potsdam, NY 13676
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a student center on the Clarkson campus for a possible fainting episode involving a 40-year-old woman.
58-year-old male in atrial fibrillation at Leroy Outpatient Center
Medical Emergency
Leroy Outpatient Center, Leroy St, Potsdam, NY 13676
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews were dispatched to an outpatient center on Leroy Street for a reported 58-year-old man with AFIB and an uncontrolled heart rate after surgery.
Shoplifter in custody at store on Route 11
Theft Report
US-11, Potsdam, NY 13676
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible shoplifting incident at a business on Route 11, where a shoplifting suspect was reported in custody.
69-year-old woman weak; lift assist requested
Medical Emergency
Mayfield Dr, Potsdam, NY 13676
As discussed during the dispatch call, potsdam Rescue was dispatched to an apartment at Mayfield Apartments on Mayfield Drive for a 69-year-old woman reported to be weak and needing a lift assist.
Car hits deer on State Highway 344 and 345
Traffic
NY-345, Potsdam, NY 13676
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers reported a car-deer collision near the intersection of State Highways 344 and 345 with no injuries reported. A sheriff unit was requested to respond, and Car 10 later arrived on scene.
