Tree branch down on power line causes transformer issue, Demarest NJ
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According to the dispatch call, a tree branch fell on a primary power line near Serpentine Road in Demarest, New Jersey, causing a transformer problem. The electric utility Orange & Rockland was notified and is responding.
Audio|Heard on: Bergen NJ Fire-Tac Group Calls
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01:31
Transcript:
00:00
Show response, Serpentine.
00:03
Receive, and be advised you may respond at the Serpentine Road.
00:07
Report of power when possible a transformer explosion.
00:12
Not quite too tough.
00:15
Nine car one, a second.
00:17
Nine car one.
00:20
We're flying Serpentine Road.
00:25
Receipts.
00:26
Once they get a better location from PDL, you know.
00:28
We've got to have Serpentine run by headquarters for a possible transformer explosion.
00:33
O&R was notified.
00:36
All right, very good.
00:39
There's a car two, fire.
00:41
Nine car two.
00:45
Show me in the area.
00:47
I'll be starting to come in, and I'll be investigated.
00:50
Receive,
00:52
(number withheld).
00:55
Serpentine Command to FireCom.
00:58
Go to fire come.
01:01
I got a poll number ready.
01:04
You can go ahead with it.
01:10
(number withheld) over (number withheld).
01:14
It's going to be a tree branch that came down on a primary.
01:18
Pull the transformer.
01:19
There's no notify Orange & Rockland.
01:22
And they can use the address for the firehouse for it.
01:25
It's directed next to it.
01:27
They were notified.
01:29
They're going to be responding on the demo date with the full number.
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Location mentioned:
Serpentine Rd, Demarest, NJ 07627
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