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Emergency Incidents
78-year-old man showing stroke symptoms at Longfellow Ln
Medical Emergency
Longfellow Ln, Ruther Glen, VA 22546
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to two priority medical calls in the area. One call involved a possible stroke involving a 78-year-old man near Longfellow Lane, with reported weakness, slurred speech, and trouble holding a cup. Another call involved a 66-year-old woman at a campground on Skinker’s Neck Road with difficulty breathing, vomiting, diarrhea, and chest pain.
68-year-old man with lung cancer struggles to breathe
Medical Emergency
Breezewood Ln, Ruther Glen, VA 22546
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a home near Breezewood Lane and Glen Meadows Drive for a reported priority medical call involving a 68-year-old man having difficulty breathing. The caller reported a gurgling sound and that the patient had recently left the hospital after being told he had lung cancer.
Child has seizure in Ruther Glen
Medical Emergency
Zion Rd, Ruther Glen, VA 22546
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a reported seizure involving a young child near Zion Road. The child was described as conscious and breathing after the episode.
Man with breathing difficulty treated in Ruther Glen
Medical Emergency
Richmond Turnpike, Ruther Glen, VA 22546
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews were dispatched to a home near Richmond Turnpike and nearby cross streets for a 48-year-old man with difficulty breathing. The situation appears to involve a recurring breathing issue with no confirmed diagnosis.
Child experiencing severe breathing difficulty
Medical Emergency
Governor Dr, Ruther Glen, VA 22546
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a reported breathing problem involving a young child near Governor Drive. The child was described as conscious but having difficulty breathing, with low oxygen saturation and a rapid pulse, and had been coughing throughout the night.
78-year-old male found unresponsive after fall in garage
Medical Emergency
Richmond Turnpike, Ruther Glen, VA 22546
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a reported fall involving a 78-year-old man in a garage near Richmond Turnpike by Frog Level Road and Sunshine Road. The man was not responding when called, and his consciousness and breathing were unknown. The ambulance request was later canceled.
Small fire in single-story home on Lake Caroline Dr
Fire
Lake Caroline Dr, Ruther Glen, VA 22546
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported residential structure fire at a single-story home near Lake Caroline Drive in Ruther Glen. Units reported slight smoke from the roof line and later advised of a new access fire, holding additional units on scene.
86-year-old male falls out of bed, needs hospital transport
Medical Emergency
Herring Creek Rd, Ruther Glen, VA 22546
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews respond to a reported fall involving an 86-year-old man near Herring Creek Road. He is conscious and breathing after falling out of bed, has weak legs, and needs transport to a hospital.
Small sedan fire at Trader Joe’s distribution center
Fire
Ruther Glen Rd, Ruther Glen, VA 22546
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported vehicle fire at a distribution center on Ruther Glen Road near Carmel Church Loop and Chesterfield Road. Radio traffic indicated visible flames and a small sedan fire through the engine bay, with several vehicles nearby and fire and EMS units on scene.
66-year-old man with sharp chest pain at hotel
Medical Emergency
Welcome Way Dr, Ruther Glen, VA 22546
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a hotel on Welcome Way Drive for a reported 66-year-old man with sharp chest pain. The patient was conscious and breathing, with no reported history of cardiac issues.
Backyard burn creates heavy smoke near homes
Fire
Bristle Cone Ln, Ruther Glen, VA 22546
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a reported burn violation near Bristle Cone Lane and Shannon Mill Drive, where a homeowner was reportedly burning a pile about five to 10 feet wide within 50 feet of nearby structures, with smoke entering a nearby home and causing children to cough.
Elderly man reports burning stomach pain at home
Medical Emergency
Zion Rd, Ruther Glen, VA 22546
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a home near Zion Road for a priority medical call involving an elderly man with abdominal pain after a Life Alert pendant activation. A caregiver was reported to be on scene.
Woman with possible panic attack at Bristle Cone Lane
Medical Emergency
Bristle Cone Ln, Ruther Glen, VA 22546
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews respond to a priority medical call for a 49-year-old woman near Bristle Cone Lane and Shannon Mill Drive. She is conscious and breathing but reports dizziness, heavy breathing, and sweating, and says it may be a panic attack.
71-year-old woman falls, has hip and back pain
Medical Emergency
Jericho Rd, Ruther Glen, VA 22546
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a medical call for a 71-year-old woman who reportedly fell from standing about 30 minutes earlier near Jericho Road by Gage Road and Oxford Road. She was reported conscious and breathing, off the floor, and experiencing hip and back pain.
Tractor-trailer driver with severe groin pain at truck stop
Medical Emergency
Rogers Clark Blvd, Ruther Glen, VA 22546
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews respond to a reported medical issue involving a 24-year-old male tractor-trailer driver at a Flying J near Rogers Clark Boulevard and I-95. The driver is conscious and breathing but has severe groin pain, feels like he may pass out, and is shaking. His truck is parked behind the store with its flashers on.
Woman with diabetes falls, swollen legs at home
Medical Emergency
Shortleaf Ln, Ruther Glen, VA 22546
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a priority medical call for a 53-year-old woman who reportedly fell and could not get up near Shortleaf Lane. She was reported to have swollen legs and a history of diabetes and high blood pressure.
Diabetic man with infected foot wounds falls ill at apartment
Medical Emergency
Groves Ct #9a, Ruther Glen, VA 22546
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a priority medical call for a 48-year-old man at an apartment on Groves Court. He was conscious and breathing but reportedly vomiting, experiencing hot and cold flashes, and had apparent infected wounds on his foot. He was reported to be diabetic and hypotensive.
74-year-old woman falls, has head and neck pain
Medical Emergency
Beaver Cove, Ruther Glen, VA 22546
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews respond to a reported fall involving a 74-year-old woman near Beaver Cove and Lake Caroline Drive. She is conscious and breathing but unable to get up and reports pain in her face, head, and neck, with her legs curling.
Tree blocking one lane on Cool Water Drive
Road Closure
Cool Water Dr, Ruther Glen, VA 22546
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a small tree reported down and blocking one lane on Cool Water Drive near the I-95 overpass toward Route 1. Engine 10 arrived on scene and indicated total removal of the tree was needed.
87-year-old woman injured in ground-level fall
Medical Emergency
US-1, Ruther Glen, VA 22546
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a reported fall involving an 87-year-old woman near US Route 1 by Telegraph Road and Hillcrest Drive. The woman was reported conscious and breathing but hurt all over after a ground-level fall and had reportedly been down for a few hours.
