Fire crews investigate smoke on Center Street, Manassas VA
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, firefighters responded to a structure fire near Center Street in Manassas, Virginia. Smoke was reported at the location, and crews established an incident command named Center Street Command. Multiple units arrived to investigate and ensure the area was clear, including checking the roof and inside several businesses. The fire scene was managed and declared under control after inspection revealed no major hazards.
Audio|Heard on: Prince William VA Fire-Tac Group Calls
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02:51
Transcript:
00:00
I'd like to go ahead and recommend that units stage at their apparatus for investigating some smoke.
00:05
In the building right now.
00:08
I'm direct.
00:10
All incoming units, the structure fire near Center Street from Battalion 581.
00:16
Upon arrival, take your position to stage a trap or ice.
00:21
Unit 581's on scene?
00:24
Battalion 581's on the scene.
00:26
Position start alpha.
00:29
I'll be establishing Center Street Command.
00:32
Okay, Battalion 581.
00:34
Attention all units on scene and responding to the structure fire on Center Street.
00:39
Battalion 581 is establishing Center Street command at 1519.
00:46
Tower 501, come in.
00:48
Tower 501.
00:50
Were you able to check the rear of various kitchens? Sometimes we have residents there.
00:55
Coming from the tower driver, there's people in and out on side Charlie.
00:59
Side Charlie is clear.
01:00
I made access into the panel room.
01:03
Seeing 1st floor duct.
01:04
You want me to go up to the roof and check?
01:06
That's affirmative.
01:07
You can make your way to the roof.
01:09
Engine 509B is almost seen.
01:11
Second due.
01:13
Tower nine on the scene, central.
01:16
Last unit calling command.
01:19
Tower nine on the scene.
01:24
Rescue engine 500 and twenty-one for command.
01:27
We operating on the 1st floor?
01:30
Rescue engine is on the 1st floor, crew three.
01:33
Battalion 504 is on scene at the corner of Center and Grant.
01:41
Italian Four, if you want to come past that medic unit and make a right in the parking lot where you can get to.
01:46
Engine Five Eleven's on scene.
01:49
We're behind Engine Five Hundred and Nine.
01:52
Tower 509, come in.
01:54
Make your way inside and get to the 2nd floor.
01:57
Safety 5001 on scene.
01:59
Rescue 522 is on scene staging.
02:03
Engine 508, diesel C will operate.
02:05
Engine 516 is on scene 52.
02:08
Command from Tower 1 driver.
02:11
Go ahead.
02:12
Everything appears normal with the RTU.
02:14
I can't really make access to it without disassembling it.
02:18
What do you need? Open it up.
02:21
I'm gonna need a screwdriver or a wrench of some kind.
02:27
Copy that, I got tools coming.
02:31
Tower five and nine from command.
02:33
Get you guys to go inside and get to the 2nd floor, check the 2nd floor for me.
02:38
Okay.
02:40
Command from tower 501.
02:42
Go ahead.
02:44
All clear in (name withheld)'s kitchen.
02:47
Copy. Command all units, Battalion 589, a piece,
02:51
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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:
Center St, Manassas, VA 20110
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