A pair of emergency calls within minutes of each other on Sunday evening, April 13, prompted swift response from local police, fire, and EMS personnel in the Woodside Avenue and Mornington Road neighborhoods of Vermilion.
At 8:02 p.m., a medical emergency was reported on Woodside Avenue, where a 38-year-old male was found in full cardiac arrest, reportedly related to a suspected narcotics incident. Lifecare responded to the scene, administering two doses of Narcan. The individual regained responsiveness but declined transport to the hospital. A fire call was issued at 8:06 p.m. in support of the medical emergency, and both police and fire units helped secure the area.
Just moments later, at 8:05 p.m., officers responded to a welfare check on Mornington Road, where a contractor working in a home reported seeing multiple individuals, possible firearms, and suspected drug use. The caller also relayed that one individual may have had a warrant. Officers arrived on scene, conducted a thorough check, and ultimately found no active threat. According to dispatch logs, police spoke with the homeowner and reported that “everything checks OK.”
The two calls occurred just minutes apart and required rapid coordination among police, fire, and EMS units in the same area of town. The back-to-back response illustrates the high-pressure environment in which Vermilion’s emergency personnel operate — especially when multiple complex calls unfold nearly simultaneously.
We want to thank our first responders for the very tough job they do every day. From handling life-threatening emergencies to calmly assessing uncertain situations, their professionalism and dedication continue to serve as a pillar of safety for the Vermilion community.
