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Emergency Incidents
Woman with COPD and rapid pulse transported to hospital
Medical Emergency
W 9th St, Waterloo, IA 50702
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews are transporting a woman with a history of COPD to MercyOne Waterloo near West 9th Street in Waterloo, Iowa. She reportedly has an elevated pulse and breathing rate, with oxygen saturation around 85% on nasal cannula, and is being moved with lights on as a precaution.
Fire alarm investigation at Cornwall Avenue duplex
Fire
Cornwall Ave, Waterloo, IA 50702
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported fire alarm sounding at a duplex near Cornwall Avenue and the Ohio and Wisconsin area. Responders found no visible smoke or fire and investigated the single-story duplex.
Elderly woman shows signs of stroke at Norfolk Rd
Medical Emergency
Norfolk Rd, Waterloo, IA 50701
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a possible stroke involving a 99-year-old woman near Norfolk Road and West Fork and Berkshire. She was conscious and breathing but very confused with one side of her face drooping, and was transported to a local hospital.
Residential fire alarm at Cornwall Avenue duplex
Fire
Cornwall Ave, Waterloo, IA 50702
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units responded to a reported residential fire alarm in a duplex near Cornwall Avenue by Ohio and Wisconsin. Crews investigated and reported no smell or visible smoke or fire.
Unconscious woman with breathing issues near Bayard Street
Medical Emergency
Bayard St, Waterloo, IA 50702
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS units were dispatched to a possible medical emergency involving an unconscious 66-year-old woman near Bayard Street and the cross streets of Virgin and Forest in Waterloo. She was reported to be breathing but difficult to wake, with yellow skin, weight loss, and a history of COPD and liver disease.
Two-vehicle crash at West Fifth and Grant
Traffic
Grant Ave & W 5th St, Waterloo, IA 50702
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a two-vehicle crash at West Fifth Street and Grant Avenue involving a Chevy Equinox and a Hyundai. One person was reportedly injured and bleeding from the mouth, but both vehicles were upright with minor damage and EMS response was later canceled.
Two-car crash with injury on West Smith and Grant
Traffic
Grant Ave, Waterloo, IA 50702
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic describes a possible injury crash involving a Chevy Equinox and a Hyundai near West Smith and Grant. One person was reported bleeding from the mouth, and responding units found both vehicles upright with minor damage before one unit canceled and returned to service.
72-year-old man with dislocated hip in apartment
Medical Emergency
Walnut St, Waterloo, IA 50703
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews respond to a medical call for a 72-year-old man at an apartment in the Walnut Court complex, where he reportedly has a hip that is out of place but is conscious and sitting in a chair.
72-year-old man with hip dislocation at Walnut Court
Medical Emergency
Walnut St, Waterloo, IA 50703
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews are dispatched to an apartment at Walnut Court for a 72-year-old man with a hip reportedly out of place. He is conscious, talking, and sitting in a chair.
Person with traumatic injuries near Walnut Street
Medical Emergency
Walnut St, Waterloo, IA 50703
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews were dispatched for possible traumatic injuries at a location on Walnut Street near Second and Third streets in Waterloo.
73-year-old man may be having a stroke in Waterloo
Medical Emergency
Reed St, Waterloo, IA 50703
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency responders were sent to a location on Reed Crossing for a 73-year-old man with a possible stroke. The man was reported to be breathing and conscious, with no known history of stroke.
73-year-old man with possible stroke near Reed Crossing
Medical Emergency
Reed St, Waterloo, IA 50703
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS is dispatched to a location on Reed Crossing for a 73-year-old man with a possible stroke. He is reported to be conscious and breathing, with no known prior stroke history.
Patient vomiting and dehydrated at cancer center
Medical Emergency
E Ridgeway Ave, Waterloo, IA 50702
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a reported medical emergency at a cancer center, where a patient was described as having ongoing vomiting, diarrhea, nausea, and possible dehydration. The patient’s vital signs were reported and a room was requested upon arrival.
73-year-old man suspected stroke near Reed Street
Medical Emergency
Reed St, Waterloo, IA 50703
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS was dispatched to a location near Reed Street in Waterloo for a 73-year-old man with a possible stroke. The patient was reported to be conscious and breathing.
Fire alarm investigation near Waterloo
Fire
W 9th St, Waterloo, IA 50702
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire personnel respond to a possible fire or alarm call near West 9th Street in Waterloo. A unit arrives, finds nothing showing, and begins an investigation. Another unit reports transporting one person to Mercy Waterloo hospital.
Commercial fire alarm triggered by cooking
Fire
Country Ln, Waterloo, IA 50701
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were sent to a commercial automatic fire alarm at a business near Country Lane in Waterloo. Responders reported a zone three first-floor alarm and spoke with an employee who said the alarm was accidentally triggered by cooking and requested cancellation.
Man with chest pain and breathing difficulty near Hammond Ave
Medical Emergency
Hammond Ave, Waterloo, IA 50702
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a possible heart attack involving an adult man with breathing problems and chest pain near Hammond Avenue and the cross streets of Forest and Hawthorne. Additional units were requested and some were later told to disregard.
Fire crew checks smoking refrigerator at home
Fire
Lobdell Rd, Waterloo, IA 50701
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire personnel were dispatched to a home near Lobdell Road for a possible smoking refrigerator. The caller reported the appliance was unplugged, there was no active fire, and no one was evacuating.
12-year-old girl with shunt suffering migraine
Medical Emergency
1/2 W 5th St, Waterloo, IA 50702
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible medical issue involving a minor with a shunt who was reportedly having a migraine near West 5th Street by Vermont and Bayard in Waterloo.
Female found unconscious after fall at church parking lot
Medical Emergency
W 8th St, Waterloo, IA 50702
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS transported a 28-year-old woman from a church parking lot to a hospital after she reportedly staggered, fell, and hit her head, with small abrasions to her eyebrow and knee and reduced responsiveness to pain.
