Assault with Injuries at Maple Tower Apartments; Weapon Reported On Scene

Summary: Truck 32 was dispatched to 601 Maple Avenue, Unit 302, at Maple Tower Apartments in Cincinnati, Ohio, for an assault with injuries. The patient requested EMS evaluation. Police had not yet been dispatched or arrived at the scene initially, and responders were advised that a weapon was present. Fire and EMS units staged nearby until police arrived and confirmed the scene's safety. After approximately 10 minutes, police were on scene, but confirmation of scene safety was delayed. Eventually, Truck 32 was cleared to disregard police staging.