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.
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Severe Hip Pain
Posted in Medical Calls, Recent Alarms
Tagged Calhoun, GVMH, GVMH Unit 17, Medical, Rescue 5, Residential
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.
Posted in Medical Calls, Recent Alarms
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.
Posted in Fire Calls, Recent Alarms
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
Medical Emergency
Rescue 5 responded to the 100 block of N. East St. to an alarm of a male patient with a medical emergency. First responders assessed the patient and assisted GVMH Unit 16 with patient care. The patient was later transported to GVMH Unit 16 to GVMH ER for further treatment and evaluation.
Motor Vehicle Accident
Engine 3 responded to the area of NE 300 RD and V HWY to an alarm of a single vehicle rollover accident with injuries. Firefighters arrived on scene to find the patient sitting on the side of the road out of her vehicle. The patient was later transported by GVMH Unit 16 to GVMH ER for further treatment and evaluation.
