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Emergency Incidents
Patient near Walnut Avenue in Santa Cruz requires transport
Medical Emergency
Walnut Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a medical incident at a facility near Walnut Avenue in Santa Cruz. A patient was released to medical staff at the facility but still required transport.
Medical call near Felt Street
Medical Emergency
Felt St, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible medical issue at an apartment on Felt Street in Santa Cruz. Engine 3514 and Medic 14 were assigned to the call.
Person needing lift assist near Santa Cruz
Medical Emergency
Shaffer Rd, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
As discussed during the dispatch call, engine 63 was dispatched for a possible lift assist during a priority medical call near Shaffer Road in Santa Cruz.
Overturned vehicle crash on Riverside Avenue
Traffic
Riverside Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a serious vehicle collision near Riverside Avenue, with one vehicle overturned and another on the shoulder. A male driver is reported to have a severe arm injury and is conscious but vomiting. Emergency units and equipment are responding, and airbags are being collected from the scene.
Medical request at apartment with past threats to responders
Medical Emergency
Shaffer Rd, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were sent to a medical request at an apartment on Shaffer Road in Santa Cruz. Medic and engine units were advised to stage and respond at a lower priority because the person inside the apartment had reportedly threatened responders in the past, and the caller was difficult to understand.
Lift assist needed near Corcoran Avenue in Santa Cruz
Medical Emergency
Corcoran Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched for a possible medical lift assist at a location on Corcoran Avenue in Santa Cruz.
Medical call reported near Jessie Street in Santa Cruz
Medical Emergency
Jessie St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible medical issue near Jessie Street in Santa Cruz, with an engine and a medic unit assigned.
Medical response dispatched near Archer Drive
Medical Emergency
Archer Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible medical emergency at a residence near Archer Road in Santa Cruz. Fire units were reassigned and a medic unit was sent with lights and sirens to the scene.
Person fell near Archer Drive in Santa Cruz
Medical Emergency
Archer Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible fall victim near Archer Drive in Santa Cruz. Engine 61 was notified, and Engine 64 was requested to respond because Station 2 was still unavailable.
75-year-old woman falls at Panther Beach
Medical Emergency
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a medical rescue at Panther Beach in Santa Cruz for a 75-year-old woman who fell and may have been injured. An additional engine was initially considered but then returned to quarters.
Second ambulance requested for incident at Panther Beach
Medical Emergency
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews requested a second ground ambulance for a possible medical incident at a beach area in Santa Cruz. Medic 9 was assigned to respond on the fire department radio channel.
Person suffers shoulder injury at North Beach
Medical Emergency
North Beach, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a possible beach rescue near Yellow Banks in Santa Cruz, where a person had a shoulder injury in a parking lot and a friend was reported missing nearby. Responders requested a medic unit and an additional ground ambulance in case the missing person was found and needed medical care.
Water rescue near Panther Beach in Santa Cruz
Medical Emergency
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire and medical units, including a flight crew, responded code 3 to a possible water rescue near Panther Beach in Santa Cruz. Crews coordinated with Cal Fire and checked beach access and lifeguard availability.
Water rescue and dislocated shoulder reported at beach
Medical Emergency
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to Panther Beach in Santa Cruz County, California, for a possible water rescue. Additional fire, medic, truck, and lifeguard units were assigned, and a person in the group reportedly had a dislocated shoulder and requested an ambulance.
Search for lost person at Panther Beach
Missing Person
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a possible medical rescue for a reported lost person on Panther Beach near Panther Ridge and Yellow Bay in Santa Cruz. Multiple fire, rescue, and lifeguard units were dispatched to search the shoreline and nearby areas.
False fire alarm at McAllister Way building
Fire
McAllister Way, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a reported fire alarm at a building near McCallister Way. University police were already on scene, and the facilities manager was expected to reset the alarm, allowing fire units to stand down.
Person possibly having stroke near Santa Cruz
Medical Emergency
Vista Prieta Ct, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency units were dispatched to a possible stroke at a residence near Vista Prieta Court in Santa Cruz. Engine 3523 and Medic 8 were assigned, with Medic 9 later requested to assist and a silent approach requested.
71-year-old man with cancer bleeding from neck at home
Medical Emergency
Warren Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a reported medical emergency involving a 71-year-old man with cancer bleeding from the neck near Warren Drive in Santa Cruz. The initial address was corrected to (number withheld) Warren Drive.
Severed sprinkler head near Soquel Drive
Fire
Soquel Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95065
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units responded to a reported severed sprinkler head at a building on Soquel Drive in Santa Cruz. Command directed incoming crews to use the west entrance off Paul Sweet Road.
