Tree on wires causes utility hazard near Old Smithfield Rd, North Smithfield RI
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded near Old Smithfield Road for a possible tree down on electrical wires causing a utility pole hazard. Upon arrival, firefighters confirmed a tree was on the wires but found no active fire. There was also mention of a separate medical call for a possible diabetic or hypoglycemic condition during the same communication period.
Audio|Heard on: Providence RI Fire Dispatch Group Calls
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Transcript:
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Engine 2. Engine 2.
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Engine 2, respond near Old Smithfield Road for a tree down on the wires and a utility pole on fire.
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Received, responding.
00:15
Firetrow Rescue 2 is off at Lamarck.
00:19
Rescue 2 acknowledged.
00:24
Unit 1 to control.
00:27
Unit 1.
00:30
Update for incoming rescue, patient may be hypoglycemic.
00:37
Received, patient is diabetic.
00:38
I'm still trying to find your location, sir.
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Traffic is heavy.
00:43
Engine 2 to fire control.
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Engine 2 is on scene.
00:46
Confirming tree on wires, no active fire.
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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:
Old Smithfield Rd, North Smithfield, RI 02896
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