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Emergency Incidents
Traffic crash with injury in River Forest
Traffic
Division St & Ashland Ave, River Forest, IL 60305
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a traffic crash with reported injuries at Ashland Avenue and Division Street in River Forest. Police on scene reported one person experiencing back pain.
Person reported sick near River Forest
Medical Emergency
N Harlem Ave, River Forest, IL 60305
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a sick person at a residence near North Harlem Avenue in River Forest. An ambulance and an engine were assigned, and radio traffic later indicated that someone involved in the incident needed to be checked out.
Person sick near North Harlem Avenue in Forest
Medical Emergency
N Harlem Ave, River Forest, IL 60305
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency units are responding to a possible sick person at a location near North Harlem Avenue in River Forest.
Person sick near Lake Street in River Forest
Medical Emergency
Lake St, River Forest, IL 60305
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible sick person near Lake Street in Forest Park, with an ambulance and engine unit responding.
Man unresponsive but breathing with left rib pain
Medical Emergency
Augusta St, River Forest, IL 60305
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible medical emergency involving a male subject who was unawake but breathing at a location on Augusta Street, with a reported issue under his left rib.
70-year-old man unable to walk near River Forest
Medical Emergency
N Harlem Ave, River Forest, IL 60305
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a reported sick man near North Harlem Avenue in River Forest. A 70-year-old man was described as awake and breathing but unable to walk.
18-year-old female having seizure in Division shuttle bus
Medical Emergency
Division St, River Forest, IL 60305
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible seizure involving an 18-year-old female on a Division shuttle bus near William and Division. The patient was reported to be waking up.
Person assisted by EMS near Park Avenue
Medical Emergency
Park Ave, River Forest, IL 60305
As discussed during the dispatch call, an ambulance and unit were dispatched for a possible medical issue involving a citizen near Park Avenue in River Forest.
11-year-old male showing diabetic ketoacidosis symptoms
Medical Emergency
Jackson Ave, River Forest, IL 60305
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a possible diabetic emergency involving a juvenile boy near Jackson Ave in River Forest. The child was reported to be conscious and breathing, with a parent indicating he may be going into diabetic ketoacidosis.
Person highly impaired near Lake Street in Forest Park
Medical Emergency
Lake St, River Forest, IL 60305
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a sick person near Lake Street in Forest Park. Police reported a highly impaired subject and indicated the scene was secure.
Child injured after fall near Ashland Avenue
Medical Emergency
Ashland Ave, River Forest, IL 60305
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a possible medical emergency involving a juvenile who fell while doing a crab walk at a residence near Ashland Avenue in River Forest. The child was reported conscious and breathing, and an ambulance and engine company were dispatched to the scene.
Small brush fire reported near forest headquarters
Fire
N Harlem Ave, River Forest, IL 60305
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported leaf and brush fire near the forest preserve headquarters on North Harlem Avenue. Units on scene did not find any visible fire and believed it was likely a barbecue, so they returned to service.
87-year-old woman with breathing problems in River Forest
Medical Emergency
N Harlem Ave, River Forest, IL 60305
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible medical emergency involving an elderly woman with breathing problems near North Harlem Avenue in the Forest/Roselle area.
Male intoxicated from overdose at North Avenue
Medical Emergency
North Ave, River Forest, IL 60305
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible overdose involving an intoxicated man near North Avenue in River Forest, with police already on scene.
Fire alarm at Division Street property
Fire
Division St, River Forest, IL 60305
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a possible fire alarm at a building near Division Street in River Forest. Additional units were canceled, and one engine company handled the alarm alone.
Ambulances sent to north Harlem Avenue for medical dispatch
Medical Emergency
N Harlem Ave, River Forest, IL 60305
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched for a possible medical emergency near North Harlem Avenue and Villa Terrace, with an ambulance and another unit responding.
Fire alarm in dormitory restroom on Division Street
Fire
Division St, River Forest, IL 60305
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported fire alarm at a dormitory near Division Street in River Forest. Security reported the alarm coming from a second-floor restroom in a building called Power Hall. Units found a four-story dormitory with no visible fire and evacuation and security at the front, and most responding units were told to disregard while one engine handled the call.
Two-car crash with property damage on Madison Street
Traffic
Thatcher Ave & Madison St, River Forest, IL 60305
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible two-vehicle property damage only crash on Madison Street west of Thatcher Avenue. The reporting party advised police, but neither driver wanted a report and local police were told to disregard.
Small outdoor fire reported on Madison Street
Fire
Madison St, River Forest, IL 60305
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a reported small leaf fire near Madison Street. Police later reported no fire at that location and indicated the smoke was coming from a box fire near 11th and East Elm.
False fire alarm during battery change
Fire
Clinton Pl, River Forest, IL 60305
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a reported fire alarm at a building on Clinton Place in River Forest. The caller later reported that proper codes were entered and the alarm was apparently caused by changing batteries, and some responding units were returned to service.
