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Emergency Incidents
Three-car crash with injury on I-93 southbound
Traffic
I-93, Reading, MA
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a three-vehicle crash on I-93 southbound near exit 28 in Reading, Massachusetts. The collision reportedly involved airbag deployment and one person with back pain, and all involved parties appeared to be out of the vehicles.
Elderly person needs lift assist at Audubon Road
Medical Emergency
Audubon Rd, Reading, MA 01867
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched for a possible lift assist for an elderly person at a residence near Audubon Road, with a caretaker on scene and a ladder unit responding.
Man falls and feels clammy near Reading
Medical Emergency
Forest St, Reading, MA 01867
As discussed during the dispatch call, mutual aid units were sent to a location near Forest Street in Reading for a possible medical emergency involving a 41-year-old man who reportedly fell and was feeling clammy.
Fire crew assists with leaking water heater
Other Non-Crime Event
Gazebo Cir, Reading, MA 01867
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews respond to a home near Gazebo Circle to assist a homeowner with a possible leaking water heater.
Elderly woman with multiple falls unable to walk in Reading
Medical Emergency
Johanna Dr, Reading, MA 01867
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a medical call near Joanna Drive in Reading for an elderly woman who reportedly had multiple falls over the past two days and was unable to walk. A mutual aid ambulance was requested to assist.
Fire department dispatched to medical incident on Indiana Ave
Medical Emergency
Indiana Ave, Reading, MA 01867
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units are responding to a possible medical emergency on Indiana Road in Reading.
Female injured back during training at Camp Curtis armory
Medical Emergency
Haverhill St, Reading, MA 01867
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a medical aid call at a training camp armory for a woman who apparently injured her back during training, not from a fall.
Driver allegedly tried to run trooper off the road
Traffic
MA-28, Reading, MA
As discussed during the dispatch call, a state trooper conducted a traffic stop on I-93 south near Route 28 in the Reading area involving a Honda Pilot. The trooper requested a tow and reported that the driver tried to force the trooper’s vehicle off the road.
False alarm at Johnson Woods townhome
Fire
Johnson Woods Dr, Reading, MA 01867
As discussed during the dispatch call, police and fire units responded to a reported alarm activation at a two-story townhome near Johnson Woods Drive in Reading. Engine 3 arrived and found no smoke or fire, and dispatch was unable to reach the homeowners while multiple reporting parties were on scene.
Fire alarm investigation near Hopkins Street in Reading
Fire
Hopkins St, Reading, MA 01867
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews investigated a reported device at a location on Hopkins Street in Reading, Massachusetts. Radio traffic later indicated the situation was accidental, and units were released from the scene.
Person found without pulse or breathing at Hopkins St
Medical Emergency
Hopkins St, Reading, MA 01867
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a reported medical emergency near Hopkins Street, where a patient was later reported to have no pulse and no breathing.
Male patient with brain aneurysm near West Street
Medical Emergency
West St, Reading, MA 01867
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire and medical units responded to a reported medical emergency at a residence on West Street involving a male patient with a reported history of brain aneurysm.
Small fire extinguished behind Timberneck home
Fire
Timberneck Dr, Reading, MA 01867
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a report of smoke coming from behind a residence near Timberneck Drive in Reading. Police and fire units checked the area, and the homeowner reportedly extinguished the possible small fire before crews cleared the scene.
Female found conscious on floor near Vine Street
Medical Emergency
Vine St, Reading, MA 01867
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a possible medical issue during a welfare check at a home near Vine Street, where a woman was found on the floor but conscious and breathing.
False medical alert triggered by button push
Medical Emergency
Dunbar Rd, Reading, MA 01867
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a well-being check on Linda Road after a medical alert button was activated. They made contact with a woman who said she had pressed the button by mistake.
Medical pendant alert near Chestnut Road in Reading
Medical Emergency
Chestnut Rd, Reading, MA 01867
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were sent to a possible medical emergency at a residence near Chestnut Road in Reading after a medical pendant activation, with no contact made and a code-three response.
Medical pendant activation near Chestnut Road
Medical Emergency
Chestnut Rd, Reading, MA 01867
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire and rescue units responded to a possible medical emergency involving a medical pendant activation near Chestnut Road in Reading, Massachusetts. Engine 4 arrived on scene.
Medical call near Bancroft Avenue in Reading
Medical Emergency
Bancroft Ave, Reading, MA 01867
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a possible medical issue at a home near Bancroft Avenue in Reading, with a medic unit arriving on scene.
Cooking sets off fire alarm at West Street home
Fire
West St, Reading, MA 01867
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a residential fire alarm at a home near West Street in Reading. The alarm company requested cancellation, and on-scene firefighters confirmed the alarm was caused by cooking with no hazards found.
Faulty heat detector found in garage near Jacob Way
Fire
Jacob Way, Reading, MA 01867
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported fire alarm at a home near Jacob Way. The alarm was determined to be from a malfunctioning heat detector in the garage, and the homeowner was advised to replace it. Separate radio traffic also referenced a possible crash with a black sedan and a medical response on Stevens Street.
