Fire crews check report of smoke near Palisade Ave, Jersey City NJ
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to reports of possible smoke near Palisade Avenue in Jersey City. Upon investigation, firefighters determined the source of the smoke was a barbecue in a backyard rather than a structure fire. The scene was secured and units returned to service.
Audio|Heard on: Jersey City Fire Ground 3
Listen to dispatch call
02:49
Transcript:
00:00
Battalion Three is on the scene, establishing Palisade Command, investigating the building now.
00:05
I'm more in a minute.
00:08
Received Battalion Three on scene investigating, establishing Palisade Command.
00:21
Dispatching ladder three, can you get the caller to meet us outside?
00:25
(name withheld).
00:28
Cross street, turn around by me.
00:41
Dispatch Battalion Three, this looks like a chimney or some sort in the backyard of an address.
00:48
I'll give you the address right now.
01:08
Dispatch, Battalion Three.
01:11
Engine five to barbecue in the backyard.
01:13
I'll go around the corner and get you an address.
01:16
Appreciate it.
01:17
Barbecue in the back there.
01:27
Dispatch from ladder three, were you able to get in contact with the caller?
01:33
Received. They said that they were downstairs.
01:45
Dispatch, ladder three.
01:46
Do we have a battalion on scene?
01:49
That's affirmative.
01:51
Battalion three is commanding.
02:00
Ladder three, you're still in service.
02:01
This is the barbecue in the back near Palisade Ave.
02:04
I'm gonna get it when I turn the corner.
02:09
Received.
02:10
Ladder three to ladder three Charlie, you can make your way into the rig.
02:37
Dispatch from Battalion Three, you can clear the box out.
02:39
I'll turn the corner and give it the address when I get there.
02:45
Received, tell me name Box (number withheld).
02:48
See they're back in service.
Disclaimer:
This transcript is automatically generated by AI from live dispatch audio. Dispatch communications may include background noise, overlapping speakers, or rapidly evolving situations, and automated transcription may not capture all details or context.
Location mentioned:
Palisade Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07306
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