Rescue 5 responded to the 800 block of NE 701 road to an alarm of a male patient complaining of severe hip pain. Upon arrival on scene first responders assisted GVMH Unit 17 with patient care and loading of the patient in the ambulance. With no other needs required, Rescue 5 went in service.
Category Archives: Recent Alarms
Severe Hip Pain
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Tagged Calhoun, GVMH, GVMH Unit 17, Medical, Rescue 5, Residential
Lift Assistance
Rescue 5 responded to the 400 block of N. Maple street to an alarm of a patient that had fallen and needed assistance up. Upon arrival on scene First Responders assisted the patient to his feet and back in to bed. The patient was not complaining of injuries and EMS was not needed.
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Tagged Calhoun, Lift Assist, Medical, Rescue 5
Investigation
Engine 3 responded to the 300 block of W. 1st street to an alarm of a house full of smoke and all residents have been evacuated. Upon arrival on scene the back door was opened for venting and firefighters made entry to investigate and search for the source of the smoke. Firefighters determined that the smoke was coming from the residences’ wood stove. Once the smoke had cleared out from the residence, Engine 3 went in service.
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Tagged Calhoun, Engine 3, fire, Henry County, Investigation, Residential
Medical Standby
Rescue 5 responded to the Calhoun Highschool Gymnasium for medical standby for the homecoming basketball game. First Responders reported no injuries to anyone during the game. Rescue 5 went in service with no action taken.
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Tagged Calhoun, Calhoun School, Medical Standby, Rescue 5, Standby
Hay Bale Fire
Brush Truck 4 responded to an alarm of a hay bale fire in the 800 block of NE 52 HWY. Firefighters arrived on scene and discovered six round hay bales on fire. Firefighters extinguished the fire without any further loss to the property.
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Tagged Brush Truck 4, Calhoun, Hay Bale Fire, Rural
Investigation
Rescue 5 responded to the area 800 block of NE 52 HWY to an alarm of a hay bale fire. Citizens stopped by the fire station and alarmed fire fighters of the situation. Upon investigation the property owner stated he had the fire under control and did not require any assistance. Rescue 5 went in service.
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Tagged Calhoun, fire, Hay Hale Fire, Rescue 5, Rural
Hip Pain
Rescue 5 responded to the 800 block of NE 701 road for a patient that has chronic hip problems and can not walk because of the pain he is experiencing. Upon arrival on scene first responders examined the leg and later assisted GVMH Unit 16 once they arrived on scene. Patient was transported by Unit 16 to GVMH for further treatment. Rescue 5 went in service.
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Tagged Calhoun, GVMH, GVMH Unit 16, Medical, Rescue 5
Bomb Threat
Engine 3 was dispatched to an alarm of a bomb threat at the local school. Engine 3 and EMS staged near by as the Henry County Sheriff’s Office and the Missouri State Highway Patrol performed an investigation and search for the explosive device. After an extensive search no explosive devices were found. Engine 3 went in service with no action taken.
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Tagged Calhoun, Calhoun Schools, Engine 3, False Alarm, GVMH, Henry County, MSHP
Low Blood Sugar
Rescue 5 responded to the 300 block of E. Main St. for a patient having a heart attack. Upon arrival on scene first responders assessed the patient and determined the patient was experiencing hypoglycemia. GVMH Unit 16 arrived on scene and gave the patient glucose which ultimately raised his blood sugar to normal levels. The patient refused medical transport, Unit 16 and Rescue 5 went in service.
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Tagged Calhoun, GVMH, GVMH Unit 16, Medical, Rescue 5
Suicidal Subject
Rescue 5 responded to an alarm of a suicidal subject. Rescue 5 and GVMH Unit 16 staged until deputies made contact with the subject. The subject had fled the scene prior to Henry County Sheriff’s Deputies arrived on scene. The subject was later found and it was determined that he did not require medical attention. All units went in service with no action taken.
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Tagged Calhoun, GVMH Unit 16, Medical, Rescue 5