Fire reported in 2.5-story wood-frame building on Floral Ave, Elizabeth NJ
Fire & ArsonAn active fire occurred in a 2.5-story wood-frame building near Floral Ave. Flames were visible at the front, and firefighters responded to the scene. They encountered challenges including a blocked hydrant and water supply issues. Heavy smoke was seen coming from the rear of the building as crews worked to control the fire.
Audio|Source: Elizabeth Fire Department
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Transcript:
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We're turning to 11. We have a 2.5-story,
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wood frames,
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fire showing[1] to the Alpha-Side Division 2[2].
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We're going to stretch into three quarters through the mission two.
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Command, we got police blocking the roadway here.
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Receive, this pass from command[4].
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Notify APB also.
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We have a blocked hydrant[3] 532 full open.
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Thank you 5 O.C.
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We're going to be on pluses fire, fellow.
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We'll take first two. Specialization three.
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Man from engine three.
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This, (name withheld), Dave.
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Three is O.C.
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and I'll be assuming command[4].
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Go ahead, engine three.
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You not an engine first two up there? If so, we'll bring this water in from the corner.
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Yeah, drop from the corner.
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Which reason come in?
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Any manpower front of the building? I need a secondary line[5].
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Back up line.
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That's from dispatch.
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I'll drink.
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That one, YMS7 is currently out of near Floral Avenue.
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Onypillar system, please?
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I receive. We head to the flip system.
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dispatch from engine 6th.
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All right. We're going to go do the left to sit on 4.
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I'll be safe. So I want to disregard.
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Engine 6 is going to handle.
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Receive, thank you, 6.
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Thank you. Command from rescue, Bravo, be advised heavy smoke switching from the eaves main fire building at the rear.
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I receive. We have a good amount of water on fire on the Division 2[2] towards the front, so we got to start making our way towards the back with that secondary line[5].
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There's back from battalion 6.
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I'm making my way back into the city.
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Peace. All water, I see.
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Rocking with all water.
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Get out of water supply for you.
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Two's engine three and engine five.
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Just be a bye. You're down a quarter tank.
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We're working on getting you water.
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Mr. Meplement 1 echo.
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I have a water supply once you have to hook up, let me know.
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All right, communicate way five echo on that.
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Okay, that one.
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Answer, battalion one.
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Oh, there's no fire.
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In interior. It appears to be locked down.
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I'm looking up on the outside.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
fire showing: Visible flames present
[2]
Division 2: Second floor or division of the building
[3]
blocked hydrant: Obstructed or unusable fire hydrant
[4]
command: Incident command established
[5]
secondary line: Backup fire hose line
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Location mentioned:
Near Floral Ave, Elizabeth, NJ 07208
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