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Emergency Incidents
69-year-old man dizzy with chest pain at rescue mission
Medical Emergency
N 6th St, Reading, PA 19601
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a possible medical emergency at a rescue mission on North Sixth Street in Reading for a 69-year-old man who was dizzy and had chest pain after waking up.
82-year-old female slightly unresponsive with heavy breathing
Medical Emergency
Fairmount Ave, Reading, PA 19606
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS is dispatched to a home near Fairmount Avenue for a possible medical emergency involving an 82-year-old woman who is slightly unresponsive and breathing heavier, with a history of dementia.
Medical alarm reported near (number withheld) Franklin Street with no voice contact
Medical Emergency
Franklin St, Reading, PA 19602
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to an apartment on Franklin Street in Reading for a medical alarm involving a 75-year-old woman after the alarm company could not make voice contact and requested an interior and exterior check. The situation may involve a possible medical issue near or around a refrigerator.
Medical alarm triggered for elderly female at Franklin Street
Medical Emergency
Franklin St, Reading, PA 19602
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible medical emergency at an apartment on Franklin Street after an alarm company could not make voice contact with a 75-year-old woman and requested interior and exterior checks.
Person requires basic medical help at Eisenhower Apartments
Medical Emergency
Franklin St, Reading, PA 19602
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical personnel were dispatched to a possible medical issue at an apartment complex on Franklin Street near South Ninth Street and Peach Street.
Medical call near Montgomery Avenue in Lower Alsace Township
Medical Emergency
Montgomery Ave, Reading, PA 19606
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible medical emergency at a location on Montgomery Avenue in Lower Alsace Township, near Carsonia Avenue and Roosevelt Avenue.
Two patients transported to hospital from Montgomery Avenue
Medical Emergency
Montgomery Ave, Reading, PA 19606
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a possible basic life support medical incident near Montgomery Avenue in Lower Alsace Township. Ambulance 505 transported two patients to a hospital, and Medic 6521 was en route to Reading.
Person needs advanced life support near Woodward Street
Medical Emergency
Woodward St, Reading, PA 19601
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical units were dispatched for a possible medical emergency near Woodward Street between North Sixth Street and Center Avenue in Reading.
Advanced life support dispatched near Woodward Street
Medical Emergency
Woodward St, Reading, PA 19601
As discussed during the dispatch call, a county medic unit was dispatched for a possible medical emergency near Woodward Street by North Fifth Street and North Fourth Street in Reading, Pennsylvania.
Woman aged 58 has chest pain and breathing trouble
Medical Emergency
Woodward St, Reading, PA 19601
As discussed during the dispatch call, medic 6521 is responding to a possible medical emergency involving a 58-year-old woman with chest pain and some breathing difficulty near Woodward Street in Reading, Pennsylvania.
Advanced life support dispatched to Woodward Street
Medical Emergency
Woodward St, Reading, PA 19601
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical personnel were dispatched for a possible advanced life support medical call near Woodward Street by North Fifth Street and North Fourth Street in Reading, Pennsylvania.
36-year-old male with schizophrenia has suicidal thoughts
Medical Emergency
N 6th St, Reading, PA 19601
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a rescue mission on North Sixth Street in Reading for a possible behavioral health crisis involving a 36-year-old man who was reportedly off medication, hallucinating, and having suicidal thoughts. Police were notified and no weapons were reported.
Man found with difficulty walking near Buttonwood Bridge
Medical Emergency
Buttonwood St, Reading, PA
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a possible medical or welfare issue involving a man reported on or near the Buttonwood Street bridge area. He was described as walking on a nearby trail with difficulty and was later contacted by responders near the University Bridge and River Road area.
Carbon monoxide alarm at Cotton Street home
Fire
Cotton St, Reading, PA 19602
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported carbon monoxide alarm at a building near Cotton Street. Radio traffic indicates a detector went off, no symptoms were reported, and people were waiting outside.
Male patient with back pain and breathing trouble
Medical Emergency
N 8th St, Reading, PA 19604
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews were sent to an apartment near North East Street in Reading for a 40-year-old man with lower back pain, breathing difficulty, and trouble standing, with a reported earlier sickle cell episode.
Advanced life support call at Big Mill Apartments
Medical Emergency
N 8th St Unit C, Reading, PA 19604
As discussed during the dispatch call, medic Nine is responding to a possible ALS medical incident at an apartment complex near North Beech Street and Holly Street in Reading.
Person able to walk after medical call near Big Mill Apartments
Medical Emergency
N 8th St Unit C, Reading, PA 19604
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical personnel responded to a reported ALS medical at an apartment complex on North Eighth Street. The patient was contacted and was able to walk with the crew, with a possible transport to the ambulance.
49-year-old man having breathing trouble in tent near river
Medical Emergency
Buttonwood St, Reading, PA
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews respond to a possible medical emergency involving a 49-year-old man in a tent area near the Schuylkill River trail by the Buttonwood Street bridge, where he reportedly cannot walk and is having trouble breathing.
Advanced medical aid called near Buttonwood Street Bridge trail
Medical Emergency
Buttonwood St, Reading, PA
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical personnel were dispatched for a possible ALS medical incident near the trail by the Buttonwood Street bridge and a nearby street pole.
Person with self-inflicted stab wounds at Melrose Avenue
Medical Emergency
Melrose Ave, Reading, PA 19606
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched for self-inflicted stab wounds near Melrose Avenue in Lower Alsace Township, with a medic unit responding and a reference to Roosevelt and Carsonia.
