Fire Blotter: A Dog Accidentally Sets Off Medical Alarm

Total calls this period: 89  

Fire/Hazardous Conditions: 2      

Service/Good Intent/False: 23            

EMS/Rescue: 64   

On Nov. 25, medics responded to a call for respiratory distress. They found the patient semiconscious and unable to breath. They immediately started treatment and transported him to the hospital for respiratory failure.

On Nov. 26, medics responded to a call for a woman who had fallen while walking down the stairs in the dark. The woman, who did not have her glasses on at the time, missed the step and fell down five steps. Medics transported her to the hospital with a broken ankle.

On Nov. 26, firefighters responded to a motor vehicle accident. One of the drivers complained of pain in his shoulder after being rear-ended by another vehicle. He did not wish to be transported, but said he would drive himself to the hospital and have it X-rayed.

On Nov. 27, medics responded to a report of a woman who was not acting normally. When the crew arrived, they found that she was confused and unable to answer simple questions. They transported her to the hospital for a possible stroke.

On Nov. 28, medics responded to an automatic medical alarm. When they arrived at the residence, the doors were locked and no one answered the door. After making entry into the home, they found that no one was home, and a dog was chewing on the alarm. They left a note for the homeowner letting them know what happened and returned in service.

On Nov. 29, medics responded to a call from a woman who stated she fell down during the night. Since she wasn't able to reach her medical alarm to call for help, she ended up lying on the floor all night. She complained of back pain and soreness, and she was very cold. Medics transported her to the hospital for evaluation of her back pain.

On Nov. 30, medics responded to a man who complained of chest pain while walking with his wife. He said his chest hurt and radiated into his neck and jaw. Medics treated and transported him to the hospital for a possible cardiac problem.