Crime & Safety

Fire Blotter from Feb. 5-11

Gig Harbor Fire & Medic One responded to an accident where the driver ran into a school bus. Paramedics also assisted a woman after she lost consciousness at the library.

On Feb. 5, a 61-year-old woman told paramedics she was in the library and suddenly grew light headed then passed out. Paramedics evaluated the woman on scene and transported her to the hospital.

On Feb. 6, the manager of a town home complex asked everyone to change the backup batteries in their smoke alarms and in doing so, one of the alarms began to sound. Firefighters were called in to assist the manager determine what was going on. It was determined that a water leak from the laundry room caused the alarm to go off.Β  A plumber was called in to repair the leak. Β 

On Feb. 7, a 61-year-old woman showed signs of red, itchy skin shortly after taking a newly prescribed medication. Paramedics evaluated her at the scene. After speaking with their medical director it was determined that she could remain at home but stop taking the new medication and use Benadryl to counter act the allergic reaction.

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On Feb. 8, a 63-year-old woman was working out at the gym when she began to have a headache. She then became weak and felt like she was going to pass out. Once the paramedics arrived, they gave her oxygen and took her to the hospital.

On Feb. 9, a 31-year-old woman told paramedics that she became blinded by the bright sunlight and consequently hit a school bus that had stopped. The students and bus driver were not hurt. The driver told paramedics that she also was ok. The scene was turned over to the police.

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On Feb. 10, a 50-year-old man tripped on the sidewalk and fell. The force of the fall caused his glasses to cut into his forehead. An off-duty firefighter assisted the man and called 911. Paramedics assessed the head injury and advised the man to see a doctor.

On Feb. 11, firefighters responded to a report of yard fire in a no-burn area. They met with the homeowner and explained that he lived in a permanent burn ban area and could not dispose of natural vegetation by burning it. The firefighters suggested that he take the waste to the dump for recycling.

Total calls: 83

EMS/Rescue: 7

Service/Good Intent/False: 16


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