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Emergency Incidents
Male possibly not breathing near Lynn Lane
Medical Emergency
Lynn Ln, Wantagh, NY 11793
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a report of a man possibly not breathing near Lynn Lane between Richard Lane and Charles Lane, with mutual aid from Nassau County Police and additional EMS support.
Automatic fire alarm on Rogers Drive
Fire
Francis Dr, North Wantagh, NY 11793
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible automatic fire alarm activation at a location on Rogers Drive between Glen Lane and Francis Drive in the Port Washington area.
Possible person in water near Jones Beach
Medical Emergency
Ocean Pkwy, Wantagh, NY 11793
As discussed during the dispatch call, the Coast Guard broadcast a report of a possible person in the water near Jones Beach Field Six and asked nearby vessels to watch for and report any sightings.
Rescue operation at Jones Beach involving dive team
Medical Emergency
Ocean Pkwy, Wantagh, NY 11793
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews are responding to a possible water-related rescue at Jones Beach Field 6, with a marine unit, dive team, police aviation units, and the Coast Guard involved. A command post is being set up in a parking lot near the concession stand.
Short closure on Wantagh Parkway for road work
Road Closure
Sunrise Hwy, Wantagh, NY
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a temporary closure of both directions of the Wantagh State Parkway near Sunrise Highway for about 15 to 20 minutes for work zone construction.
Abandoned car reported at Jones Beach Field 4
Suspicious Vehicle
Jones Beach State Park, 1 Ocean Pkwy, Wantagh, NY 11793
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a possible abandoned gray Camry on the grass near Ocean Westbound at Field 4 in Jones Beach State Park. The vehicle was described as having Connecticut registration.
Temporary closure of Wantagh Parkway at Sunrise Highway
Road Closure
Wantagh Ave & Sunrise Hwy, Wantagh, NY 11793
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a temporary closure of both northbound and southbound Wantagh Parkway at Sunrise Highway for about 15 to 20 minutes, with an update expected when the road reopens.
Person injured from a fall at Jerusalem Road
Medical Emergency
N Jerusalem Rd, Wantagh, NY 11793
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible medical emergency involving injuries from a fall near North Jerusalem Road between May Drive and Spring Lane.
Two-car crash near Merrick Road and Willow Street
Traffic
Merrick Rd, Wantagh, NY 11793
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible two-car crash that occurred on the Wantagh Parkway and is now near Merrick Road and Willow Street across from a restaurant. Units are coordinating with Nassau County police and looking for a silver Lexus involved in the crash.
Two-car crash on Wantagh State Parkway southbound
Traffic
Wantagh State Pkwy, Wantagh, NY
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a two-car crash on the southbound Wantagh State Parkway near W4, involving a white Subaru Outback and a gray Chevrolet Equinox on the right shoulder.
Smoke reported in house on Stanford Court
Fire
Stanford Ct, Wantagh, NY 11793
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units were dispatched to a possible smoke condition inside a home near Stanford Court and Jerusalem Avenue. Radio traffic also mentioned an earlier report of an exterior odor of natural gas at the same location.
Rescue call near Northview Ave reports gas odor
Medical Emergency
Thistle Ln, North Wantagh, NY 11793
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a medical rescue call near Northview Avenue between Tuscany Lane and Thistle Lane, with the incident later upgraded to a second alert requesting all stations and EMS. A separate call reported smoke in a house near Stanford Court, with an exterior odor of natural gas noted.
Automatic alarm for house fire on Campbell Road
Fire
Campbell Rd, Wantagh, NY 11793
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers reported an automatic alarm for a possible house fire at a residence on Campbell Road between Martin Drive and Anita Lane. A separate apparent property-damage-only vehicle crash was reported near Southwest Bay Road and Dove Street in front of a gas station.
Automatic house fire alarm on Willow Street
Fire
Byron St, Wantagh, NY 11793
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic describes multiple automatic fire alarms, including a possible house fire near Willow Street and a warehouse smoke alarm. Units were dispatched to investigate, and one alarm was later determined to be caused by burnt food and reset.
Male in pain near Oxford Road, Wantagh
Medical Emergency
Oxford Rd, Wantagh, NY 11793
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were requested to assist Nassau County Police with a possible medical issue involving a man in pain near Oxford Road between Eaton Road West and Forest Lake Boulevard.
Male in pain reported near Oxford Road
Medical Emergency
Oxford Rd, Wantagh, NY 11793
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched for a possible medical emergency involving a man in pain near Oxford Road between Eaton Road West and Forest Lake Boulevard, with mutual aid requested from Nassau County Police.
Person in pain requires medical aid on Oxford Road
Medical Emergency
Oxford Rd, Wantagh, NY 11793
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched for a possible medical emergency involving a person in pain at a location on Oxford Road between nearby cross streets, with mutual aid requested from Nassau County Police.
Female fallen from stage with facial injury at temple
Medical Emergency
Jerusalem Ave, Wantagh, NY 11793
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a reported medical incident where a woman fell from a stage at a temple near Jerusalem Avenue in Wantagh, New York, and suffered a facial injury. Mutual aid from Nassau County Police and Kings Point Police was also dispatched.
Female fell off stage with facial injury at temple
Medical Emergency
Jerusalem Ave, Wantagh, NY 11793
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a reported medical call at a temple on Jerusalem Avenue in Wantagh, between Oakfield Avenue and Glenwood Road, after a woman reportedly fell off a stage and suffered a facial injury. Mutual aid with county police was requested.
Carbon monoxide detector alarm at Water Lane home
Fire
Water Ln S, Wantagh, NY 11793
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported carbon monoxide detector activation at a home near Water Lane South between North Jerusalem Road and Wisteria Lane, with no reported illness or need for medical aid.
