Gas leak alarm triggered by malfunctioning stove in apartment, Herndon VA


Fire department responded to a report of a possible gas leak or appliance issue in an apartment building near Jeff Ryan Dr. Gas and power were turned off for the affected unit. No hazardous gas readings or fire were detected. The incident was determined to be a good intent call caused by a malfunctioning gas stove.
Audio|Source: Fairfax County Fire and Rescue
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Transcript:
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7406 on scene waiting a recon report from engine 411
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06 411 cc c c4 06060s under 411 we're on the edge of the recon zone be the size of once we get closer
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command 82426
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Go ahead. Rescue 4A, investigated, confirmed the two below floors,
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the A unit, alpha in it, is clear.
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Okay, copy.
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5713, alpha, clear.
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No orders, no readings.
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Information 4.22.
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Bravo 1 Exposure, 4 number 1 and 2 are clear, unable to make it into 3 and 4.
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Okay, I copy.
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No orders, no readings in the vicinity, though.
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That's correct. Okay, I copy.
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You can go ahead and jump over to the Bravo 2 exposure.
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Correction, you cancel that.
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We're entering it.
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9-1-1. We'll be investigating.
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I'll be completing my lap.
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ReconZone is clear.
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Investing in order reported by the occupant.
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Engine 411 taking a lap.
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4407, EMS Level 3[1], 10000, Jeff Ryan Dry, Cross Street, Stationer Place.
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Bravo units clear, no gas, no,ers.
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Complaint that are having issues with her gas burning range.
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We secured the gas and power of that unit.
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I recommend we start de-escalating.
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Okay, I've got me, no orders, no readings.
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Having an issue with an appliance, you've already secured the power and the gas.
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We'll go ahead and start releasing units.
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Any need for ventilation? Correct, never mind.
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It won't yet. Command. Angel 411.
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Go ahead.
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Three in the front, three in the rear.
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Lightman, one, two, three.
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Got utilities on shot of Delta.
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No orders and read us to the door.
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Occupants that's not complained of any medical needs.
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We're going into a public browser to investigate.
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It seems if our broadband for Delta is clear, at 0650.
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Man from Rishi Squad 406, Special Service Lab[2] complete.
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We do have a gas meter on both side, Delta, and side Brava.
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Command copy, Special Service Lab[2], Utilities,
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correction. Gas meters on Delta and Bravo.
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Command, Andrew 411.
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Go ahead.
01:50
No orders or readings in the apartment, Bravo.
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Do have a slight skunk smell on the outside.
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Rescue 406 is on floor number two, checking.
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Two and three, all clear from Rescue 406.
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Copy and the Bravo unit is on floor number one?
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Yes, 4-1 Bravo Quadrant.
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It seems to be a good intent.
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We have no orders or reasons all the way around for an apartment.
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Bravo or floor two or three.
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Come on, copy.
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What are your recommendations? Good attend call.
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I'll finish up with the occupant inside.
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Clear the channel, put everyone in service.
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Do you need the truck for ventilation?
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Negative, don't need the truck.
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Command copy.
02:27
Perfect. We'll go with Engine 411's recommendations.
02:29
Channel is clear.
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Command is terminated.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
EMS Level 3: Serious medical or hazardous incident
[2]
Special Service Lab: Technical or support fire unit activity
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Location mentioned:
Jeff Ryan Dr, Herndon, VA 20170
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