Blind Individual with Service Dog Unable to Exit Apartment at 1301 5th Avenue

Summary: Emergency responders were dispatched to assist a blind individual, accompanied by a seeing-eye dog, who was unable to exit his apartment at 1301 5th Avenue, San Diego, California. Initial confusion over the correct address delayed the response, as similar addresses were found in National City and at 1305 5th Avenue. Police and fire units coordinated to verify the location, eventually confirming the correct address as 1301 5th Avenue, apartment 442. Responders faced challenges accessing the apartment due to a small elevator, requiring the use of a stair chair. The situation was resolved with the assistance of a police officer providing access.