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Emergency Incidents
Person with shortness of breath at urgent care
Medical Emergency
County St, Taunton, MA 02780
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to an urgent care facility in Taunton for a reported patient with shortness of breath. Additional responders were also sent to a separate location on Williams Street for a medical evaluation.
Fire alarm activation in third-floor apartment
Fire
Somerset Ave, Taunton, MA 02780
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported fire alarm sounding on the third floor of a building near Somerset Avenue. A neighbor downstairs reported that the third-floor owner was not home, and Engine 3 arrived on scene.
Fire alarm sounding on third floor of Somerset Ave
Fire
Somerset Ave, Taunton, MA 02780
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported fire alarm sounding on the third floor of a building near Somerset Avenue. The alarm was reported by a downstairs neighbor, and the owner was not home at the time.
Child refusal and family dispute outside school bus
Domestic Dispute
Bradford St, Taunton, MA 02780
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible family disturbance outside a school bus near Healy School on Bradford Avenue, where a juvenile reportedly refused to leave the bus while the child’s mother and grandmother argued outside.
Person making suicidal statements at Taunton High School
Medical Emergency
Williams St, Taunton, MA 02780
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a possible mental health crisis at a high school near the library, where a person reportedly made suicidal statements. Police and school resource officers were already on scene, and fire and medical units were sent to assist.
Person making suicidal statements at school library
Medical Emergency
Williams St, Taunton, MA 02780
As discussed during the dispatch call, police and school resource officers, along with fire and EMS units, responded to a person reportedly making suicidal statements near the library at a high school on Williams Street in Taunton.
Mental health check at Pleasant Apartments resolved
Medical Emergency
Pleasant St, Taunton, MA 02780
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible mental health or welfare check at an apartment complex on Pleasant Street in Taunton. Multiple units and a clinician were requested to assist, and later officers were sent to another location at Barre City Heights for a similar welfare check. Two vehicles were reportedly towed from the scene, and the subject was later cleared.
Intoxicated woman making suicidal statements at apartment
Medical Emergency
Howard St, Taunton, MA 02780
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conduct a welfare check at an apartment on Howard Street for a 26-year-old woman who reportedly made concerning statements and appears to be intoxicated and possibly uncooperative.
Smoke cleared and fire alarm reset at Williams Street
Fire
Williams St, Taunton, MA 02780
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a possible smoke or alarm issue in an apartment on Williams Street in Taunton. They cleared the smoke, reset the alarm, and reported the situation under control before returning to service.
Mental health call at Taunton High School
Medical Emergency
Williams St, Taunton, MA 02780
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to Taunton High School to assist police with a mental health hold (“section”), with parties reported by a side door near the pool/pool-house area.
Speeding motorcycle complaint on Hamilton Ave
Traffic
Hamilton St, Taunton, MA 02780
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a speeding motorcycle near Hamilton Street in Taunton. The caller reported a male rider wearing a helmet and black jacket traveling eastbound at a high rate of speed and frightening them. Units checked the area, but the motorcycle was gone on arrival.
Police assistance call at Taunton High School
Other Incidents
Williams St, Taunton, MA 02780
As discussed during the dispatch call, medic and fire units were sent to a high school on Williams Street in Taunton to assist police with a possible mental health section. Crews reported an alarm sounding and some haze inside a unit while responding to the B house side door.
Cooking smoke sets off apartment alarm
Fire
Mason St, Taunton, MA 02780
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported cooking-related smoke and haze issue with an alarm sounding inside an apartment near Mason Street. A ladder truck was requested to assist an engine, and a fan was requested to clear the apparent haze from the unit. A separate call involved police assistance at a high school on William Street.
Cooking sets off fire alarm on Mason Street
Fire
Mason St, Taunton, MA 02780
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a reported fire alarm sounding at an apartment on Mason Street in Taunton, with the caller indicating it was likely caused by cooking.
Cooking sets off fire alarm at Mason Street apartment
Fire
Mason St, Taunton, MA 02780
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews respond to a reported fire alarm sounding at an apartment on Mason Street in Taunton. The alarm may be related to cooking, and the call was reported by a representative from a fire protection company.
Medical call for elderly woman with nosebleed near Wayland Avenue
Medical Emergency
Wayland Ave, Taunton, MA 02780
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a reported medical issue involving a 79-year-old woman with a nosebleed near Wayland Avenue in Taunton. Somerset Rescue was initially sent but then canceled.
Person reported in driveway near Fourth Street
Medical Emergency
4th St, Taunton, MA 02780
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews were dispatched to a possible medical issue at a residence near Fourth Street in Taunton, with the reporting party or patient reported to be in the driveway.
Fire alarm sounding near Clifton Street in Taunton
Fire
Clifton St Apt G, Taunton, MA 02780
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a possible fire alarm at an apartment on Clifton Street in Taunton after a call came in on a business line.
Fire alarm sounding near Clifton Street
Fire
Clifton St, Taunton, MA 02780
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible fire alarm sounding at a building near Clifton Street in Taunton, with Engine 4 sent to investigate.
