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Heard on: Polk IA Fire Dispatch Group Calls · 1/18/2026 12:16 PM
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Ambulance (number withheld), psychiatric patient, (number withheld) 28th Avenue Southwest.
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Ambulance (number withheld), psychiatric patient, (number withheld) 28th Avenue Southwest, between 16th Street Southwest and 15th Street Southwest.
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Possible psychiatric emergency near 28th Avenue Southwest

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As discussed during the dispatch call, an ambulance responded to a possible psychiatric emergency near 28th Avenue Southwest, between 16th Street Southwest and 15th Street Southwest. The situation may involve a psychiatric patient requiring assistance.

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28th Ave SW, Altoona, IA 50009
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