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Emergency Incidents
Lift assist requested for patient at west third street
Medical Emergency
W 3rd St, Waterloo, IA 50701
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were sent to assist with a patient being delivered by a transport service near West Third Street in Waterloo, Iowa.
Public assist call on West Oak Street
Non-Crime Event
Oak Ave, Waterloo, IA 50703
As discussed during the dispatch call, units were dispatched to a possible public assist with no transport needed near West Oak Street by Locust and Western.
71-year-old woman with breathing difficulties at home
Medical Emergency
Reed St, Waterloo, IA 50703
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews are dispatched to a location near Reed Street in Waterloo for a reported 71-year-old woman who is not feeling well and appears to have breathing complications.
Child falls and bleeds from head at apartment
Medical Emergency
Black Hawk Rd, Waterloo, IA 50701
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews respond to a possible medical incident near Blackhawk Road in Waterloo for a young boy who fell and is bleeding from the head.
Boy bleeding from head after fall near Black Hawk Road
Medical Emergency
Black Hawk Rd, Waterloo, IA 50701
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were sent to an apartment on Black Hawk Road in Waterloo for a possible medical emergency involving a young boy who reportedly fell and was bleeding from the head but was conscious and breathing.
Faulty smoke detector triggers alarm at Waldo Avenue
Fire
Wallgate Ave, Waterloo, IA 50701
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a commercial automatic alarm near Waldo Avenue in Waterloo. A caller reported a smoke detector sounding but no visible smoke or flames. Responders found a faulty smoke detector in an outside garbage can and cleared the scene.
Three-vehicle crash on northbound Highway 218
Traffic
US-63, Waterloo, IA
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a multi vehicle crash on northbound Highway 218 near the downtown Waterloo and Highway 63 area. Troopers arrived on scene and indicated about three vehicles were involved, and no additional assistance was needed at that time.
Three-vehicle crash on Highway 218 in Waterloo
Traffic
US-63, Waterloo, IA
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible three-vehicle crash on northbound Highway 218 near the Highway 63 and downtown Waterloo area. Troopers were already on scene and requested assistance was declined at that time.
Three vehicles involved in crash on US 218
Traffic
US-218, Waterloo, IA
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible traffic incident on US 218 northbound near Highway 63 involving three vehicles on both sides of the road. Another unit was requested to assist with moving the vehicles to one side of the roadway.
Person needing physical lift assist at Sheridan Road
Medical Emergency
Sheridan Rd, Waterloo, IA 50701
As discussed during the dispatch call, units were sent to a possible medical lift assist near Sheridan Road by Hilltop and Meadow, where an ambulance was already on scene and requested fire department assistance.
Two-car crash with fluid spill at Idaho intersection
Traffic
Idaho St & Martin Luther King Jr Dr, Waterloo, IA 50703
As discussed during the dispatch call, units responded to a reported vehicle crash at the intersection of Idaho St and Martin Luther King Jr Dr. Radio traffic indicated a silver Chevrolet Malibu was struck in the intersection and there was a fluid spill.
Pedestrian hit at Ottawa Street and MLK Drive
Traffic
Martin Luther King Jr Dr, Waterloo, IA
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible vehicle-pedestrian crash at the intersection of Ottawa Street and Martin Luther King Jr Drive, where a silver male was reportedly hit and a fluid spill was noted.
85-year-old male fell and remains on ground at residence
Medical Emergency
W Ridgeway Ave, Waterloo, IA 50701
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to two separate facilities for medical calls involving elderly patients. One 85-year-old man reportedly fell and was still on the ground at a location on West Ridgeway Avenue. Another elderly woman with severe dizziness was reported near the front door of a facility on Caraway Lane.
85-year-old male fallen on ground at West Ridgeway Ave
Medical Emergency
W Ridgeway Ave, Waterloo, IA 50701
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were sent to a residence on West Ridgeway Avenue in Waterloo for a reported medical emergency involving an 85-year-old man who had fallen and was still on the ground.
Man in 30s receives CPR at jail Sallyport
Medical Emergency
E 6th St, Waterloo, IA 50703
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible medical emergency at a jail Sallyport involving a man in his 30s who was not breathing, with CPR in progress. Multiple units were dispatched and arrived on scene.
78-year-old woman found unresponsive at Sheridan Rd
Medical Emergency
Sheridan Rd, Waterloo, IA 50701
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a location near Sheridan Road for a reported 78-year-old woman found cold and stiff, with a reported history of pulmonary edema and blood clots in her lungs.
Female with head injury and neck pain transported to hospital
Medical Emergency
W 9th St, Waterloo, IA 50702
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews are transporting a woman to MercyOne Waterloo after a possible fall that caused a head injury, facial bruising, neck pain, and a skin tear. She is on blood thinners and has a history of high blood pressure.
Emergency patient transported to MercyOne Waterloo
Medical Emergency
W 9th St, Waterloo, IA 50702
As discussed during the dispatch call, an EMS unit is transporting one emergency patient and returning to MercyOne hospital in Waterloo. The patient’s condition is not clearly stated in the radio traffic.
Smoke alarm triggered by shower steam in home
Fire
Summit Ave, Waterloo, IA 50701
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were sent to a home near Summit Avenue and nearby cross streets for a reported downstairs smoke alarm activation. The alarm company reported the activation, and it was later described as an accidental activation caused by steam from a shower.
Two-car crash at West First and Jefferson
Traffic
W 1st St & Jefferson St, Waterloo, IA 50701
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a two-vehicle crash at West First Street and Jefferson Street involving a Ford Taurus and a Hyundai Sonata. One driver reportedly complained of leg pain, and both vehicles were found upright with occupants out of the vehicles.