Fire Blotter: Medics Treat Local Woman Who Shot Herself in the Shoulder

Total calls this period: 88

Fire/Hazardous Conditions: 2 

Service/Good Intent/False: 10 

EMS/Rescue: 76

On Feb. 29, firefighters were dispatched to a bathroom fire at a preschool. Upon arrival the crew found that the building had been evacuated, and the fire was put out with an extinguisher. A ceiling fan had caught fire and melted the grill. The crew helped clear the building of smoke and returned in service.

On March 1, firefighters responded to a head-on collision. The driver of one of the vehicles stated that she was driving straight through the light when a van turned in front of her and struck her head on. She also said that she had neck pain when she moves her head, and knee pain from hitting the dash. The medic transported her to the hospital for further evaluation of her injuries.

On March 2, medics were dispatched to a gunshot wound. The woman said she shot herself in the shoulder because her husband didn’t think she would do it. The medic found an entrance and a possible exit wound. The crew worked to control the bleeding while they transported her to the hospital. 

On March 3, crews were dispatched to a reported vehicle accident. The crew found one vehicle off the roadway, on its wheels, in a ditch. After searching the area they found one occupant who was uninjured and declined medical aid. There was also minor damage to a power pole. No power, phone, or cable lines were compromised, and no other safety hazards were reported. The firefighters remained at scene to control traffic until a tow truck arrived. Peninsula Light was notified of the damaged pole.

On March 4, crews responded to a motor vehicle crash. The driver said that as he was driving, he suddenly "saw spots" and blacked out. He had been having chest pain and left arm numbness for a while before getting into the van. The patient’s girlfriend, who was also in the vehicle, reported that they were traveling about 20 mph when the man suddenly slumped over in the driver's seat, lost control of the vehicle and then crashed into the curb and some parked cars. She said that the patient regained conscious about 15 seconds later and was initially somewhat confused. The medic transported him to the hospital for further evaluation.

On March 5, medics responded to a call for shortness of breath. Upon arrival, the man complained of difficulty breathing with minimal exertion and when sleeping. He was treated and transported to the hospital for further evaluation.

On March 6, medics were called to a woman who had fallen previously and broken her wrist. The woman said she was unable to sleep the previous night due to the pain from her wrist. Medics transported her to the hospital.