Boiler issue investigated on Garrison Avenue, Jersey City NJ
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Fire & ArsonAccording to the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a report of smoke from a building near Garrison Avenue in Jersey City. The source was determined to be a malfunctioning boiler, and there was no fire. Utility personnel were notified and units returned to service after investigation.
Audio|Heard on: Jersey City Fire
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03:33
Transcript:
00:00
Dispatch, this is 15-17, near Garrison Avenue, three-story class five.
00:04
We'll be investigating stop command.
00:07
Received engine 15, you're on scene establishing Garrison Avenue command.
00:11
Be advised from PSE&G, they'll be there within an hour.
00:20
Received, dispatch.
00:22
We're just waiting for a key holder to come out but open the door.
00:36
Copy. Battalion two, you're on scene, Bergen Avenue.
00:42
Copy, battalion two, you're on scene, assuming Bergen Avenue command.
00:54
Engine eight, battalion two.
00:58
Good engine eight.
01:02
We've been activated.
01:03
Smoke's head on the 2nd floor.
01:05
We're going to attempt a reset.
01:06
It's all clear.
01:11
Received.
01:13
1917, you go back to service.
01:18
1917 received.
01:20
Dispatch 17, we're ready.
01:21
Going back to one.
01:24
Stevens to 17, you're ready for duty.
01:26
Switching master one.
01:29
Dispatch from Battalion 4, show Battalion 4 on scene near Garrison Avenue.
01:34
Keep Battalion 4, you're on scene.
01:36
Assuming Garrison Avenue command.
01:51
Calling you four from Engine 15, we made action.
01:53
I'm gonna check the basement.
01:57
Received.
02:01
Dispatch from Battalion Four, using 15 and 9 to check the building out.
02:04
All other units stand by.
02:08
Received, Garrison Avenue Command.
02:11
15 and 19 are investigating.
02:13
All other units, stand by.
02:30
Engine 15 for Battalion 4.
02:37
15, answer.
02:40
Can I break this assignment down?
02:45
Affirmative, you can break it down.
02:47
We're in the apartment. There's still smoke, no fire.
02:49
He was complaining about the boiler.
02:51
He said a possible runaway boiler.
02:56
Great, dispatch from Battalion Four, we're going to hold the 1st two engine, 1st two truck, return to bounds.
03:03
Received Garrison Avenue command.
03:05
Holding Engine 15, Engine 10, Ladder 9.
03:08
All the companies are ready for duty.
03:10
Switch your units to fire dispatch one.
03:12
Dispatch for Garrison Avenue command?
03:17
Go ahead, dispatch.
03:19
Just wanted to make sure you understood.
03:20
PS Gas will be on scene within the hour.
03:24
Received. I'm going to transfer command to the officer of Engine Company 15.
03:27
You can show Battalion 4 already.
03:31
Receive engine 15.
03:32
You'll be assuming command.
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Location mentioned:
Garrison Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07306
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