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Emergency Incidents
Fire crews check burning odor at high school
Fire
New Trier Township High School - Winnetka, 385 Winnetka Avenue, Winnetka, Illinois
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported burning odor at New Trier Township High School - Winnetka, 385 Winnetka Avenue, in Winnetka. Multiple engines, towers, and ambulances were dispatched. On arrival, crews reported a large three-story school with nothing visible from the outside and later indicated they only had an alarm showing on the fire board.
Smoke smell reported at Winnetka school
Fire
Winnetka Ave, Winnetka, IL 60093
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews are responding to a reported smoke smell on the west side of a school near Winnetka Avenue as part of a mutual aid fire response.
Person stuck in elevator freed near Winnetka
Medical Emergency
Spruce St, Winnetka, IL 60093
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched for a reported person stuck in an elevator near Spruce Street in Winnetka. The caller later reported getting out, and the responding engine was told to disregard the call.
Elevator alarm at Winnetka Mews building
Fire
Winnetka Mews, Winnetka, IL 60093
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a possible elevator alarm at Winnetka Mews in Winnetka.
Intoxicated person at Winnetka train station
Substance Use
Gage St, Winnetka, IL 60093
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible intoxicated person at a train station near Gage Street in Winnetka.
Citizen assist on Sheridan Road in Mettawa
Other Non-Crime Event
Sheridan Rd, Winnetka, IL 60093
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible citizen assist near Sheridan Road in Mettawa, with Battalion 28 assigned to the location.
Person fainted near Spruce Street
Medical Emergency
Spruce St, Winnetka, IL 60093
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical units were dispatched for a possible fainting incident near Spruce Street in Winnetka, Illinois.
Person injured near Green Bay Road in Winnetka
Medical Emergency
Green Bay Rd, Winnetka, IL 60093
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic indicates a possible injured person at the Winnetka Police Department on Green Bay Road. Ambulance and engine units were assigned, and one ambulance was later canceled.
Lane reduction on Green Bay Road near Winnetka library
Road Closure
Green Bay Rd & Church Rd, Winnetka, IL 60093
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports road construction on Green Bay Road near the library and village hall, reducing traffic to one lane in both directions. Buses are advised to use caution and may use nearby parking areas when available while flagmen direct traffic.
False alarm at Elm Street building in Winnetka
Fire
Elm St, Winnetka, IL 60093
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic describes a fire alarm at a building on Elm Street in Winnetka and a separate medical call for chest pain at an apartment in a residence complex on South Happ Road in Northfield. The fire alarm at the Elm Street building appears to be monitored by a private company.
Ambulance provides lift assist near Church Road in Wilmette
Medical Emergency
Church Rd, Winnetka, IL 60093
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a possible lift assist at a location on Church Road in Wilmette, with an ambulance and an engine unit involved.
Person fell near Linden Street in Orland Park
Medical Emergency
Linden St, Winnetka, IL 60093
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical units were dispatched for a possible fall near Linden Street in Orland Park.
Cooking smoke triggers fire alarm on Sunset Road
Fire
Sunset Rd, Winnetka, IL 60093
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a fire alarm at a building near Sunset Road in Winnetka. Responding units reported the alarm was apparently caused by cooking smoke and then returned.
Patient reported sick near Lincoln Avenue, Winnetka
Medical Emergency
Lincoln Ave, Winnetka, IL 60093
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible sick patient at a residence near Lincoln Avenue in Winnetka, with an ambulance and fire engine assigned.
Carbon monoxide alarm in basement on Oak Street
Fire
Oak St, Winnetka, IL 60093
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a possible carbon monoxide alarm activation in a basement near Oak Street, with workers already on scene.
EMS mutual aid call at 7 Eleven Oak Street disregarded
Medical Emergency
Oak St, Winnetka, IL 60093
As discussed during the dispatch call, an ambulance was dispatched for a possible medical emergency at a convenience store on Oak Street, but the unit was later told to return to quarters.
Person fallen at Oak Hill Condos in Winnetka
Medical Emergency
Oak St Apt 404, Winnetka, IL 60093
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible fall at a condo unit on Oak Street in Winnetka, with an engine and ambulance responding.
Cooking smoke in three-story Green Bay Road building
Fire
Green Bay Rd, Winnetka, IL 60093
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews investigated a possible smoke issue at a three-story building near Green Bay Road in Winnetka. Units reported no active fire and later determined it was cooking smoke on the third floor. In a separate call, a semi-truck with a burned-out turbo was reported in the middle of the road near Dempster and Fernald, and a cardiac arrest was reported at a residence on West Lawler Avenue in Niles.
Indoor gas leak at Lamson Drive residence
Fire
Lamson Dr, Winnetka, IL 60093
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic describes a possible indoor gas leak at a home near Lamson Drive in Winnetka, with an odor reported near a third-floor furnace and four people evacuated. A separate report mentions an older woman who was apparently struck by a vehicle and is now inside a church office.
Trouble alarm at Europa Imports on Tower Court
Fire
Tower Ct, Winnetka, IL 60093
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a reported trouble alarm at a business near Tower Court in Winnetka. A responder later notified police that they had set off the doorbell at the location.
