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Emergency Incidents
Patient with breathing difficulty in Rutherford delayed by train
Medical Emergency
Carmita Ave, Rutherford, NJ 07070
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency units were dispatched to a possible medical incident in Rutherford involving a patient described as a BLS victim. Another unit was sent to a separate breathing problem call near Bell Vista Court. One responding unit reported being delayed by a train.
57-year-old male suffers knee injury after fall
Medical Emergency
Carmita Ave, Rutherford, NJ 07070
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were sent to a location near Carmida Avenue for a possible medical emergency involving a 57-year-old man who fell and injured his knee. Police and ambulance units were requested, with a second request for an additional responder.
Person fell near Carmichael Avenue in Rutherford
Medical Emergency
Carmita Ave, Rutherford, NJ 07070
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency units were dispatched to a possible fall medical incident near Carmichael Avenue in Rutherford, with another report of an unconscious person near Route 202.
87-year-old male took wrong dose of insulin
Medical Emergency
The Terrace, Rutherford, NJ 07070
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were requested to an apartment near The Terrace in Rutherford for a possible medical emergency involving an 87-year-old man who reportedly took the wrong dose of insulin.
Traffic stop on Veterans Boulevard and Highland Cross
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a motor vehicle stop near Highland Cross and Veterans Boulevard in Rutherford involving a New Jersey vehicle.
Fire alarm set off by sanding dust at home
Fire
Myrtle St, Rutherford, NJ 07070
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to an automatic fire alarm at a home near Myrtle Street. The alarm was apparently triggered by dust from sanding, and the system was reset before the fire department arrived. The homeowner planned to keep the alarm in test mode while work continued, and fire companies cleared the scene.
Basement smoke alarm at Myrtle Street home
Fire
Myrtle St, Rutherford, NJ 07070
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible residential fire alarm at a home near Myrtle Street in Rutherford, with activation from a basement smoke zone.
Person found unconscious near Hackett Place in East Rutherford
Medical Emergency
Hackett Pl, Rutherford, NJ 07070
As discussed during the dispatch call, units were dispatched to a possible unconscious person near Hackett Street in the East Southwood area.
54-year-old man feeling nauseous and dizzy at home
Medical Emergency
William St, Rutherford, NJ 07070
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a reported medical call for a 54-year-old man feeling nauseous and dizzy at an apartment near William Street in Rutherford, New Jersey.
83-year-old man falls near Clark Avenue in Rutherford
Medical Emergency
Clark Ave, Rutherford, NJ 07070
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews were dispatched to a location near Clark Avenue in Rutherford for an 83-year-old man who reportedly fell. The extent of his injuries was unknown, and the call came from a third-party caller.
Fire alarm activation at Carmita Avenue home
Fire
Carmita Ave, Rutherford, NJ 07070
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to an activated fire alarm at a two-and-a-half-story wood-frame single-family home on Carmichael Avenue between Westchester and Donaldson.
Two-car crash on Grand Ave in Rutherford
Traffic
Grand Ave, Rutherford, NJ 07070
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic indicates a possible motor vehicle accident on Grand Ave, with fire units and EMS responding and command established on scene.
Person with abdominal pain near Ridge Road in Rutherford
Medical Emergency
Ridge Rd, Rutherford, NJ 07070
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews were dispatched to a possible medical call for abdominal pain near Ridge Road in Rutherford.
Pedestrian struck on Union Avenue in Rutherford
Traffic
Union Ave, Rutherford, NJ 07070
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS units were dispatched to a reported pedestrian struck incident on Union Avenue in Rutherford. Additional EMS calls in the radio traffic referenced abdominal pain on Ridge Road and an unconscious person near Prospect Avenue.
Injuries reported in crash on Union Avenue
Traffic
Union Ave, Rutherford, NJ 07070
As discussed during the dispatch call, rutherford Ambulance was requested to respond to a reported motor vehicle crash with injuries near Union Avenue in Rutherford.
Elderly man with altered mental status near Maple Street
Medical Emergency
Maple St, Rutherford, NJ 07070
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a medical call near Maple Street for an elderly man with possible altered mental status, and advanced life support was requested.
Fire alarm activation at Rutherford hotel
Fire
Rutherford Ave, Rutherford, NJ 07070
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a reported activated general fire alarm at a hotel on Rutherford Avenue.
Fire alarm at Chase Bank on Park Avenue
Fire
Park Ave, Rutherford, NJ 07070
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported fire alarm at a bank near Park Avenue in Rutherford. They investigated a two-story commercial building and reported no apparent smoke or fire, and the alarm was reset.
Traffic stop for uninsured car in Rutherford
Traffic
NJ-17, Rutherford, NJ 07070
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop on a white Mercedes near a restaurant in Rutherford and then moved the stop to a nearby Burger King parking lot. The stop was reportedly for an uninsured vehicle.
Gas leak reported at Park Avenue apartment
Fire
Park Ave, Rutherford, NJ 07070
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible gas leak at an apartment building on Park Avenue in Rutherford. A caller in (number withheld) apartment reported a strong odor of gas coming from a stove, and police were already on scene while the fire department was notified.
