Neighbor smoking crack prompts fire hazard response, Madison WI
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Drug ViolationAs discussed during the dispatch call, a caller in Madison reported a neighbor smoking crack, which was later described as a possible fire hazard due to oxygen tanks in use. Fire and police units coordinated a staged response, with officers assigned to assess the situation first.
Audio|Heard on: Dane WI Fire Dispatch Group Calls
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00:55
Transcript:
00:00
Engine five, fire incident near Vernon Avenue.
00:04
Unit two.
00:07
Dane County Fire Engine Five.
00:11
Uh,
00:14
Just looking over the call notes here.
00:17
Is this a police incident? I see numerous references to smoking.
00:26
Yeah, so the caller reported a neighbor smoking crack and officers said they would not respond based on the information provided.
00:34
Then the caller said it was a fire hazard because oxygen tanks might be present.
00:38
So we are going to put it back on officers' screens, but officers are first responders.
00:44
(Name withheld), that won't respond.
00:46
We're going to stage though due to the nature of drugs.
00:51
We'll have them make contact first.
00:54
Sounds good?
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:
Vernon Ave, Madison, WI 53714
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