Gas leak detected and secured at police station, Alexandria VA
Fire & ArsonEmergency responders were called to a government police station at near Franconia Rd due to a reported gas leak. The leak was traced to a gas meter on the exterior side of the building. The gas was shut off and no hazardous gas readings were found inside or outside the building. The situation was resolved without fire or criminal activity confirmed.
Audio|Source: Fairfax County Police, Fire and EMS
06:55
Transcript:
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9408 from engine 405.
00:04
Go ahead.
00:07
We're on the scene starting our recon zone in front of near Franconia Rd.
00:14
I'll give you the situation report once we get up to the building.
00:19
I got it.
00:36
Go on with the crew of Sioux and the recons with a recon with engine Foxkey.
00:44
Copy.
00:50
Appallion 405. On Channel 5, Bravo, Box 52024, Mutual ADMS[2], Cross Street, Prince William Parkway and Interstate 955 HavX 158.
01:08
We have 410 bravo for a suspicious person, near Seminary Road, for a subject refusing to leave. He is wearing all black clothing.
01:21
742.
01:30
So, 415, taking this special service law.
01:40
Tying 406 from Agent 405.
01:46
10408. Go ahead.
01:50
It is a one-story police station government center, large footprint building.
01:57
We've met with a few of the occupants. They advise the odor is most noticeable on the outside, on side Bravo.
02:04
Tower 5 is heading in that direction to assess the exterior.
02:08
Crew 2 from engine 5 will go to the interior to assess the inside portion near the reported area.
02:18
All right, copy.
02:21
Robleside, smell exterior, Tower 5 will be evaluating that you're going to interior.
02:26
Prove 2.
02:29
That's affirmative and no orders or readings in the recon zone approaching near Franconia to the dispatched address.
02:41
I'm chatting any copies. You know,
02:43
head, move up to the good positions.
02:55
China 8 Tower 4th box.
03:00
Go ahead.
03:03
Leak just passed a meter on Side Bravo.
03:07
Don't go ahead.
03:09
We're going to set it down.
03:14
Tower 5, repeat your traffic.
03:19
Slight leak from past the meter going against the structure.
03:24
I'm side bravo.
03:26
You're going to set it off.
03:30
A copy you found a leak at the gas meter, side of Bravo.
03:35
AirVex, Dan, 4-0,
03:37
8 is on scene all half from County Road command.
03:41
104, 745.45.
03:58
We'll status to the interior.
04:03
So far, no odors, no readings.
04:06
We're about to make it to the electrical mechanical room, which is near the gas meters.
04:16
Got me.
04:22
Here's a 422, you can remain exterior.
04:27
That's how much want to take a turret.
04:36
Tower 5 from command.
04:40
Trial 45.
04:43
Get easy assistance.
04:47
Negative, we're going to continue to do our last construction.
05:00
Tower 5, has the gas been shut off to the meter?
05:05
Yes, sir. Gas is shut off at the minute.
05:14
Fairfax for command, go ahead and notify the gas company.
05:20
Correct, 747.
05:30
Rescue 4A for command, you can just stand by.
05:35
Rescue sex is direct.
05:44
347.
05:46
347.
05:48
Good.
05:50
Start for a delayed larceny near Fairfax Boulevard at the Wawa.
05:59
That's $48.
06:05
Command for Measure 4-5.
06:09
Go ahead.
06:13
No odors, no readings near interior of the police station.
06:18
Tower 5 has the gas secured on side bravo.
06:23
We have not had any atmospheric readings on four gas monitors inside or outside.
06:29
We made the occupants aware of the situation.
06:32
We can de-escalate this down at this engine in Tower 405. Go back to 4-Bravo[1].
06:40
All right, got to do that.
06:41
Fairfaction command.
06:43
Gas meter side, Bravo, leaking.
06:45
Gas has been isolated.
06:49
Going to hold engine 405, tower 405. BALS is going to go ready.
06:53
Command terminated. You have a channel back.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
4-Bravo: Radio talkgroup/channel designation
[2]
Mutual ADMS: Mutual aid EMS request/assignment involving another jurisdiction
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Location mentioned:
Near Franconia Rd, Alexandria, VA 22310
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