Fire Blotter: Man Bitten by Pit Bull, Teen Gets Sick After Smoking Spice

Total calls this period: 93

EMS/Rescue: 66

Fire/Hazardous Conditions: 6

Service/Good Intent/False: 21

On Oct. 14, a man was receiving a massage when the therapist noticed that the patient was unresponsive. The medic treated him for hypoglycemia and transported him to the hospital. By the time they reached the hospital, he had regained most of his cognitive function.

On Oct. 15, firefighters responded to a call from two teenagers who said they had smoked some "spice", and one of them was experiencing a rapid heartbeat, vomiting and feeling faint. When medics arrived, they found that the “spice” was chemically treated incense. The boy’s guardian said he did not want him taken to the hospital, so the crew stayed with him until his vital signs returned to normal and he was up and feeling better.

On Oct. 18, firefighter’s responded to a fully involved dumpster fire with a melted lid. The crew extinguished the fire with a foam and water solution.

On Oct. 19, firefighters responded to a smoke complaint, where they found an unattended burn pile and a gas can. The crew extinguished the pile. They later responded to another call at the same address. This time the pile was 8-by-8 and had green newly cut branches causing excessive smoke. The crew extinguished the pile and educated the residents on proper burning techniques and permit requirements.

On Oct. 19, medics responded to a man who was bitten by a pit bull. He suffered puncture wounds to his nose and a large tear on his upper lip. Medics treated and transported him to the hospital.

On Oct. 20, medics responded to a 2 year old who was having a seizure. They treated and transported him to the hospital for evaluation.