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Emergency Incidents
Male found slumped behind cart near Fowler Street
Medical Emergency
Fowler St, Waterloo, IA 50703
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible medical emergency near Fowler Street and Ray and Linden, where a man was found slumped over behind a shopping cart and was possibly intoxicated. Police were also responding.
Traffic stop for careless driving at store lot
Traffic
E Tower Park Dr, Waterloo, IA 50701
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers reported a traffic stop for suspected careless driving in the Lowe's parking lot off St. Martin.
42-year-old woman treated for infected tooth
Medical Emergency
W Ridgeway Ave, Waterloo, IA 50701
As discussed during the dispatch call, medic 32 is dispatched to a possible medical call near West Ridgeway Avenue for a 42-year-old woman with an infected tooth.
Patient transfer of quadriplegic woman from ER to residence
Medical Emergency
Logan Ave, Waterloo, IA 50703
As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical transport is reported from a hospital emergency room to a residence near Alden Court for a 44-year-old quadriplegic woman.
67-year-old male with chest and back pain en route
Medical Emergency
W 9th St, Waterloo, IA 50702
As discussed during the dispatch call, medical crews report a 67-year-old man being transported from a nursing home to a hospital for lower back pain, nausea, vomiting, and later chest pain. A 12-lead heart monitor shows no significant abnormalities, and the patient is expected to arrive in about six to seven minutes.
Workers stranded 30 feet up after lift failure
Rescue / Technical Rescue
E 4th St, Waterloo, IA 50703
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a technical rescue near East Fourth Crossing, Argyle and Dane, where a hydraulic lift reportedly blew a hydraulic line and left two workers stranded about 30 feet above the tracks. Additional units were requested and an aerial rescue was considered while a rescue plan was developed.
Intoxicated woman at Black Hawk Road apartment
Substance Use
Black Hawk Rd, Waterloo, IA 50701
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS was sent to an apartment on Black Hawk Road in Waterloo for a possible intoxicated woman, with police already on scene.
Electrical odor reported at Waterloo convenience store
Fire
E Donald St, Waterloo, IA 50703
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units were dispatched to a convenience store on East Donald Street for a reported electrical smell inside. Crews arrived, saw nothing from the outside, and began an interior investigation.
Electrical odor reported at Waterloo convenience store
Fire
E Donald St, Waterloo, IA 50703
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews are investigating a possible electrical odor inside a convenience store on East Donald Street, with police already on scene and nothing visible from the outside.
Workers stuck on failed lift at East 4th Street
Rescue
E 4th St, Waterloo, IA 50703
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a reported hydraulic lift failure near East 4th Street in Waterloo, where two workers were stuck elevated in the air and a rescue plan was being developed. In a separate call, police and fire units investigated a possible electrical smell inside a business on East Donald, and another unit was sent to an apartment on Blackhawk for a report involving a woman with alcohol involvement.
Man having mental breakdown at hospitality house
Medical Emergency
Mulberry St, Waterloo, IA 50703
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible attempted suicide and mental health crisis at a hospitality house near Mulberry Street and East 8th and East 9th. A 35-year-old man was reportedly sitting at a picnic table after being out of control and yelling at probation and parole staff. One unit was later told to disregard while another arrived on scene.
Person reports side pain after vehicle incident
Traffic
W Airline Hwy & Burton Ave, Waterloo, IA 50703
As discussed during the dispatch call, units were sent to the area of Burton Avenue and West Airline Highway for a possible vehicle-related incident involving one person with side pain. The person was later reported out of the vehicle and not needing medical care, and fire units were canceled.
Patient with flank pain and urination trouble transported to ER
Medical Emergency
Logan Ave, Waterloo, IA 50703
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews report a patient with difficulty urinating and left flank pain being transported to a hospital for evaluation. Vitals are provided and the patient is expected to arrive in about four to five minutes.
Person with persistent nosebleed on blood thinners transported
Medical Emergency
W Ridgeway Ave, Waterloo, IA 50701
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS responded to a care facility in Waterloo for a person with persistent bilateral nosebleeds. The patient was reported to be on blood thinners, and medical staff established an IV and prepared for transport to a hospital.
Elderly woman with groin pain at Pleasant Valley Drive
Medical Emergency
Pleasant Valley Dr, Waterloo, IA 50701
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a reported sick 86-year-old woman with lower left groin pain at an apartment on Pleasant Valley Drive in Waterloo. Responders were advised to access the unit through a rear patio door.
Elderly man has worsening nosebleed at nursing home
Medical Emergency
W Ridgeway Ave, Waterloo, IA 50701
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews are dispatched to a care facility on West Ridgeway Avenue for a possible hemorrhage involving an elderly man with a worsening nosebleed, reportedly while taking blood thinners.
78-year-old woman with hip and spine pain in Waterloo
Medical Emergency
Sonya Dr, Waterloo, IA 50702
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency units were dispatched to a possible non-traumatic back and hip pain call near Sonya Drive and to a separate hemorrhage call near West Ridge Way Avenue in Waterloo, Iowa.
Commercial fire alarm on Vision Circle
Fire
Vision St, Waterloo, IA 50701
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a possible commercial automatic alarm near Vision Circle and the 3300 block of East Court Street in Waterloo.
Interfacility transfer for 80-year-old male in Waterloo
Medical Emergency
W Ridgeway Ave, Waterloo, IA 50701
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews are dispatched for an interfacility medical transfer from a hospital room to a care facility near West Dale Street in Waterloo, Iowa, for an 80-year-old man with no special needs.
77-year-old woman has non-traumatic back pain at home
Medical Emergency
Independence Ave, Waterloo, IA 50703
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS units were dispatched to a possible non-traumatic back pain medical emergency involving a 77-year-old woman near Independence Avenue and Benton Street in Waterloo, Iowa, with no lights or sirens requested.
