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Emergency Incidents
Woman with diabetes has multiple seizures at Howard Ave
Medical Emergency
Howard Ave, Waterloo, IA 50702
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS units were dispatched to a location near Howard Avenue in Waterloo for a reported 49-year-old woman who had multiple seizures and briefly passed out. She is diabetic, mostly alert, and breathing normally.
56-year-old female falls, injures lip at residence
Medical Emergency
Falls Ave, Waterloo, IA 50701
As discussed during the dispatch call, medic 334 is transporting a conscious and alert 56-year-old woman to a medical facility after a reported fall at a housing facility. She apparently fell from the edge of her bed, struck her lip on a metal bed handlebar, and has controlled bleeding and lip pain only. Her vital signs are stable and she is expected to arrive in about five to six minutes.
Female patient on ventilator in severe pain at Harmony House
Medical Emergency
W Shaulis Rd, Waterloo, IA 50701
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic describes a medical emergency involving a female patient with severe pain who was on a ventilator at a care facility near West Shaulis Road. The patient had already been transported to a hospital, and a possible life flight was discussed, but the air medical unit declined due to duty-time limitations.
Trailer tire off Penske truck at Desoto and Hackett
Traffic
Desoto Ave & N Hackett Rd, Waterloo, IA 50701
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers provide a motorist assist for a Penske truck near Desoto Avenue and Hackett Road after a reported trailer tire came off following an exit at Green Hill.
Truck loses trailer tire at Desoto and Hackett
Traffic
Desoto Ave & N Hackett Rd, Waterloo, IA 50701
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible traffic hazard near Desoto Avenue and Hackett Road in Waterloo, where a tire came off a trailer on a Penske truck.
Illegal backyard fire complaint on Oakland Avenue
Fire
Oakland Ave, Waterloo, IA 50703
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible illegal outdoor fire near Oakland Avenue, south of Leland and Randall. A unit on scene confirmed an illegal fire and issued a warning with a copy of the burning ordinance.
Burning complaint for plywood and boxes on Oakland
Fire
Oakland Ave, Waterloo, IA 50703
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported burning complaint near Oakland Avenue, where a caller said a person was burning plywood and cardboard boxes. A prior burning complaint at the same location was noted as a legal fire in July.
Traffic stop on truck near airport on US-218
Traffic
US-218, Waterloo, IA
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer conducted a traffic stop on southbound Highway 218 near the airport involving a white International truck after checking the registered owner.
70-year-old man having difficulty breathing in Waterloo
Medical Emergency
Steely St, Waterloo, IA 50703
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a location near Steely Street in Waterloo for a reported 70-year-old man having difficulty breathing and feeling weak and lethargic.
Medical alarm triggered near Amherst Terrace
Medical Emergency
Amherst Ave, Waterloo, IA 50702
As discussed during the dispatch call, first responders were dispatched to a reported medical alarm on Amherst Terrace in Waterloo.
Officer helps woman in wheelchair enter home
Non-Crime / Assistance Call
Adams St, Waterloo, IA 50703
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to assist a wheelchair-bound woman who had just been released from a hospital and needed help getting into her home near Adams Street in Waterloo.
Help provided to wheelchair-bound woman at home
Medical Emergency
Adams St, Waterloo, IA 50703
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a public assist near Adams Street for a wheelchair-bound woman who had recently been released from a hospital and needed help getting into her home.
Child with right foot pain near West Harding Road
Medical Emergency
W Dunkerton Rd, Waterloo, IA 50703
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency units were dispatched to a reported cardiac arrest at a location on Wheeler Street near Broadway and Fairview. Responders were later redirected to a medical call at a facility on West Harding Road for a juvenile girl with right foot pain.
Man unresponsive after fall near Rio Street in city
Medical Emergency
Riehl St, Waterloo, IA 50703
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a possible cardiac arrest involving an adult man who was unresponsive after reportedly falling behind a bathroom door near Rio Street by Broadway and Fairview. The patient was reported to have a history of diabetes and heart issues, and police were also sent to the scene.
Child with right foot pain near Arden Street
Medical Emergency
Arden St, Waterloo, IA 50701
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a facility on West Arden Road for a possible medical issue involving a young girl with right foot pain, reported near the front door. At the same time, units were redirected to a separate possible cardiac arrest involving an adult man at a residence on Rio Street, with police and medical responders sent to assist.
Person suffers cardiac arrest near Wheeler Street
Medical Emergency
Wheeler Dr, Waterloo, IA 50701
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched for a reported cardiac arrest near Wheeler Street, around the Broadway and Fairview cross streets in Waterloo. Radio traffic indicates some units were redirected or canceled as a closer unit took the call, and the patient was said to have a history of diabetes and heart problems.
Person unresponsive after falling behind bathroom door
Medical Emergency
W Dunkerton Rd, Waterloo, IA 50703
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a reported sick person at a residence near West Burton Road and Burton Lane in Waterloo. The person was later reported to have fallen behind a bathroom door and was unresponsive, and police were requested to respond. A separate cardiac arrest was also reported at a location on Wheeler Street near Broadway and Fairview.
Woman with altered consciousness at Pinnacle medical center
Medical Emergency
W 11th St, Waterloo, IA 50701
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a facility on Prairie View Road for a reported unconscious 56-year-old woman in a room. Responders were directed to use the front door and arrived on scene.
72-year-old woman reports feeling unwell at home
Medical Emergency
Lyon Ave, Waterloo, IA 50702
As discussed during the dispatch call, responders were sent to a medical call for a 72-year-old woman feeling unwell at a residence near Lyon Avenue and Easton in Waterloo. Units were directed to use a side door off Easton, and one unit arrived on scene.
Person 69, conscious, has atrial fibrillation symptoms
Medical Emergency
E Ridgeway Ave, Waterloo, IA 50702
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews respond to a reported heart problem involving a 69-year-old woman at a residence near East Ridgeway Avenue and Baltimore Street. She is conscious and breathing, reports a high heart rate and possible AFib, and will unlock the back door for responders.
