Odor of gas reported inside West Street building
FireAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire units were dispatched to a reported inside odor of gas at a building near West Street. Responding crews later reported nothing showing.
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FireSmall outside fire on Temple Street
FireAs discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible outside fire near Temple Street at a location identified as National Commons, close to Spring Street and College Street.
Medical call for rectal bleed near Main Street
Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a medical call on Main Street in Reading for a 62-year-old woman with a rectal bleed. Engine 2 and Paramedic 1 arrived on scene.
Fire alarm at two-story apartment building
FireAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire units responded to a reported fire alarm activation at a two-story residential apartment building near Main Street. Crews arrived to find nothing showing and began an offensive fire response using their own water supply.
Crash on Route 28 with guardrail damage
TrafficAs discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic indicates a crash near Route 125 and Route 28. A cruiser was relieved from the scene, a tow truck arrived, the vehicle was reported secured, and MassDOT was to be notified about damage to a guardrail.
Man found unable to get up at home in Reading
Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews respond to a possible medical emergency at a residence on Abigail Way in Reading, where a home health aide reports a man on the floor who cannot get up. The cause of the problem is unknown.
Fire and medical response near Honda Gallery
FireAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire and EMS units responded to a possible NBC-related incident on Walkers Brook Drive in front of a business in Reading. Initial companies arrived on scene and a paramedic unit was later released.
Two-car crash on I-95 south in Reading
TrafficAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews are responding to a reported two-car crash with possible injuries on I-95 southbound near mile marker 56.2 in Reading, Massachusetts.
Disabled car moved off ramp at highway interchange
TrafficAs discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a disabled Toyota Corolla on the ramp from Route 128 to I-93 south. The vehicle was moved into the grass and the occupants were waiting for their own assistance, clearing the roadway hazard.
Officer checks vehicle pulled over on Federal Street
TrafficAs discussed during the dispatch call, an officer stopped with a vehicle pulled off the side of the road on Federal Street after reporting a possible strike. The officer checked a passenger vehicle license plate during the stop.
Investigation near Pine Ridge Road in Reading
Other IncidentsAs discussed during the dispatch call, engine 2 is responding to a possible investigation at a location on Pine Ridge Road in Reading.
Medical aid call for person in dining hall at Main St
Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched for a possible medical emergency at a third-floor dining hall near Main Street in Reading.
Medical aid called for patient near Main Street
Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a possible medical aid incident at a building on Main Street, with a ladder unit and an ambulance dispatched to the scene.
Medical call near Pro Street
Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, units responded to a possible medical emergency in a room at a building near Pearl Street in Reading.
Home smoke alarm repeatedly sounding without fire
FireAs discussed during the dispatch call, a homeowner reported a smoke alarm sounding multiple times at a residence near Pilgrim Road, with no visible smoke or fire observed.
Traffic stop leads to arrest for bail violation
TrafficAs discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop near Lowell Street and Grand Street and made an arrest related to a 12-hour violation and a criminal bail order. The violation was reported to have occurred by phone. Two juveniles outside the vehicle said they had been passengers and reported no additional issues. Officers then cleared the call.
Intoxicated man needing medical aid on Main Street
Substance UseAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were sent to a location near Main Street in Reading for a possible intoxicated man who reported drinking and was slurring his words.
Fire alarm sounding with no smoke or fire
FireAs discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers received a report of a fire alarm activation at a building on Washington Street, with the caller reporting no smoke or fire. Fire units were assigned and another unit later took the call.
House fire on Oakland Road knocked down
FireAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews reported that a fire on Oakland Road was knocked down and remained on scene to wet down and overhaul the area. Units coordinated water transfer between engines during the operation.
Person slumped over wheel in Jeep on I-93 southbound
Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a Jeep Wrangler pulled into the breakdown lane on I-93 southbound near Exit 31, with a person slumped over the wheel. The situation was initially treated as a possible medical issue.
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