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Heard on: Polk County, Dallas County, and Warren County Public Safety and ISP · 1/13/2026 05:22 AM
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Engine 251 and ambulance 253, medical alarm near 8th Street Southeast, apartment 13.
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Engine 251 and Ambulance 253, medical alarm near 8th Street Southeast, apartment 13 between 8th Avenue Southeast and Wren Drive.
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Medical alarm near 8th Street Southeast apartment 13

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As discussed during the dispatch call, there is a medical alarm triggered near 8th Street Southeast apartment 13. Emergency responders including Engine 251 and Ambulance 253 were dispatched. The incident may involve a 78-year-old individual. Voice contact with the individual was not made.

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8th St SE Apt 13, Altoona, IA 50009
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