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Emergency Incidents
Person down at Broadway and Ocean moves, welfare check done
Medical Emergency
Broadway & Ocean, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible medical emergency involving a person down near Broadway and Ocean in Santa Cruz. The caller reported the person was possibly unconscious but later seen moving with knees up, and requested a welfare check to make sure he was okay. Engine 62 was assigned after the ambulance service stood down.
Medical emergency near Ocean Street in Santa Cruz
Medical Emergency
Ocean St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical personnel were dispatched to a possible medical emergency near Ocean Street in Santa Cruz.
Person having difficulty breathing near Brommer Street
Medical Emergency
Brommer St, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible medical emergency involving difficulty breathing near Brommer Street in Santa Cruz.
Fire alarm at Blackburn Street building
Fire
Blackburn St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a reported fire alarm on Blackburn Street in Santa Cruz. Radio traffic indicated a general fire alarm with a negative reset.
Fall detected at residential address with no contact
Medical Emergency
Crestview Terrace, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible fall detection alarm with no contact at a residence near Crestview Terrace in Santa Cruz.
Reckless commercial bus forces driver off Highway 17
Traffic
Graham Hill Rd, Santa Cruz, CA
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a white commercial bus driving recklessly on southbound Highway 17 near Mount Hermon. The bus reportedly drifted into other lanes and forced the reporting party off the road onto the shoulder, then continued southbound and exited toward Graham Hill Road.
Person gasping for air at Pacific Avenue patio
Medical Emergency
Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded code 3 to a reported medical emergency involving a person gasping for air on a second-floor patio at a location on Pacific Avenue.
Person passed out in vehicle near Seabright Avenue
Medical Emergency
Seabright Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were sent to a parking lot near Seabright Avenue in Santa Cruz for a possible medical emergency involving a person passed out in a vehicle. Law enforcement was also notified.
Two people passed out from overdose on Ocean Street sidewalk
Medical Emergency
Ocean St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews and police respond to a possible overdose involving a male and a female found passed out on the sidewalk near a gas station on Ocean Street.
Patient experiencing seizure post at Glenview Drive
Medical Emergency
Glenview St, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a reported seizure patient at a residence near Glenview Drive in Santa Cruz. The address was briefly corrected after an initial error, and Engine 12 and Medic 81 were assigned to the medical call.
Public service call near Kinsley Street
Other Non-Crime Event
Kinsley St, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched for a possible public service call near Kinsley Street in Santa Cruz.
Water flow alarm at Chestnut Street apartments
Fire
Chestnut St building 99, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported water flow alarm at a two-story apartment complex near Chestnut Street. Units arrived to find nothing showing and requested the reporting party meet them outside building (number withheld). A separate single-story residence was also reported with light smoke and a possible structure fire, with utility company notified.
Water flow alarm at Chestnut Street building
Fire
Chestnut St building 99, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported water flow alarm at a residential building near Chestnut Street in Santa Cruz. Units arrived to find light smoke and began investigating the single-story home.
Carbon monoxide alarm on Brookwood Drive
Fire
Brookwood Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95065
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a possible carbon monoxide alarm at a residence near Brookwood Drive in Santa Cruz.
Illegal burn reported near Tannery Arts Center
Fire
to 1070, 1010 River St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a possible illegal burn behind an arts center across the San Lorenzo River near a cemetery on the east side. Police were already in the area, and further fire response was canceled.
Vehicle pursuit near Morrissey Boulevard
Traffic
Morrissey Blvd, Santa Cruz, CA
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a vehicle with its right signal on, traveling in the number three lane at about 58 miles per hour near Morrissey Boulevard in Santa Cruz.
Pursuit of slow-yielding vehicle on Highway 1
Traffic
Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz, CA
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic describes a possible vehicle pursuit on southbound Highway 1 near Soquel Avenue, with speeds reported up to about 85 mph, the vehicle driving without headlights, and a lane closure in place. A front right tire was reportedly lost near the center divide by State Park. Separate medical radio traffic mentions an older man who fell and may have hypertension at a residence in Carmel Valley.
Boy suffers fall at Dover Drive studio
Medical Emergency
Dover Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95065
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible fall involving a boy at a building near Dover Drive in Santa Cruz, with an engine and a medic unit assigned priority B.
Person found unconscious near Water Street in Santa Cruz
Medical Emergency
Water St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
As discussed during the dispatch call, engine 61 and police were dispatched to a possible medical emergency involving a person down near Water Street in Santa Cruz.
Highway 1 crash with one person taken to hospital
Traffic
CA-1, Santa Cruz, CA
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic indicates a traffic incident on Highway One near Santa Cruz. One patient was transported to a hospital, the roadway was reopened, and a tow truck may have been blocking an exit route.
