Rescue 5 responded to the 200 block of N. Maple St. to a female patient having difficulty breathing. The patient was later taken by GVMH Unit 16 to the ER.
Category Archives: Recent Alarms
Difficulty Breathing
Posted in Medical Calls, Recent Alarms
Tagged Calhoun, Difficulty Breathing, GVMH, GVMH Unit 16, Medical, Rescue 5, Residential
Difficulty Breathing
Rescue 5 responded to the 200 block of N. Maple for an alarm of a female patient having difficulty breathing. The patient later refused transport by GVMH Unit 17.
Posted in Medical Calls, Recent Alarms
Tagged Calhoun, Difficulty Breathing, GVMH Unit 17, Medical, Rescue 5, Residential
Controlled Burn
Brush Truck 4 responded to the 500 block of N. Maple St. for a request to be on standby for a controlled burn. No further actions taken.
Posted in Fire Calls, Recent Alarms
Tagged Brush Truck 4, Calhoun, fire, Residential, Standby
Good Intent Call
Brush Truck 4 responded to the 700 block of NE 950 RD to an alarm of a natural cover fire started by a possible arsonist. Upon arrival on scene firefighters began to battle the fire, but shortly thereafter the property manager arrived on scene to report that the fire was a prescribed burn. No further action taken.
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Tagged Brush Truck 4, Calhoun, Good, Intent, Rural
Passenger Vehicle Fire
Engine 3 responded to the intersection of NE 701 RD and NE 950 RD to an alarm of a passenger vehicle that is on fire. Upon arrival on scene firefighters observed a passenger vehicle approximately 100 yards into a field with no smoke or fire showing. Upon further investigation it was determined that the hot engine caught the grass underneath of the vehicle on fire but no damage was reported to the vehicle.
Knee Injury
Rescue 5 responded to the 1100 block of NE 300 RD to an alarm of an elderly female patient whom fell and injured her knee. First Responders assisted EMS with assessing and loading the patent. Windsor Medic 1 later transported the patient to GVMH for further treatment.
Posted in Medical Calls, Recent Alarms
Tagged Calhoun, Medical, Rescue 5, Rural, Windsor Medic 1
Natural Cover Fire
Brush Truck 4 and Rescue 5 responded to the 900 block of NE 701 RD to an alarm of a natural cover fire. Firefighters battled the fire for approximately 3 hours and a total of approximately 40 acres burned.
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Tagged Brush Truck 4, Calhoun, Cover, fire, Natural, Rescue 5, Rural
Investigation
Rescue 5 responded to the 700 block of NE 901 RD to an alarm of a possible natural cover fire. Firefighters investigated the area and found no natural cover fire. It is believed that caller saw the fire at a nearby controlled burn. No further action taken.
Posted in Fire Calls, Recent Alarms
Tagged Calhoun, Investigation, Rescue 5, Rural
Lift Assistance
Rescue 5 responded to the 400 block of N. Maple St. to an alarm of a patient whom had fallen and needed assistance up. First Responder’s found the patient on the floor and assisted him back to bed. No injuries noted.
Posted in Medical Calls, Recent Alarms
Tagged Calhoun, Medical, Rescue 5, Residential
Natural Cover Fire
Brush Truck 4 responded to the area of NE 1150 RD and NE 401 RD to an alarm of a natural cover fire. Upon arrival on scene firefighters found a field approximately 30 acres in size on fire. Firefighters quickly extinguished the fire and later noticed that the nearby timber was also on fire. Firefighters at that time requested Windsor Four County Fire Department for mutual aid of manpower and apparatus. The fire was extinguished and was believed to be 150 acres in size.
