Small residential fire on Mechanic St under control, North Smithfield RI
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a possible residential structure fire on Mechanic Street in North Smithfield. Smoke was visible at the front door area, prompting investigation of the basement and second floor. Crews ventilated the building and confirmed only a small smoke condition with no significant fire extension. The incident was brought under control shortly after arrival.
Audio|Heard on: Providence RI Fire-Tac Group Calls
Listen to dispatch call
01:30
Transcript:
00:00
Now with socket engine, if you can do the sweep up on the 2nd floor.
00:06
Talking with the residents, he said there was a little bit of a fire at the front door.
00:11
We're going to start taking opening up the exterior of the door area.
00:20
Socket as you all remember heading to the 2nd floor, correct?
00:26
Call with the fire control.
00:28
I'll be assuming command.
00:32
Received. Call one, assuming Mechanic Street command.
00:36
Fire control, let's talk to ladder one and talk behind Mechanic F.
00:44
I'll speak to the fire control once I get engine three on scene.
00:49
Once I get engine three, you're on the scene.
00:52
Investigating the basement.
00:55
Received.
00:56
Received.
00:58
Let's get a three-person ladder crew from One Socket Hill and I have an engine crew standing by at High View from One Socket Hill.
01:08
The 2nd floor appears clear, just a small smoke condition.
01:14
I'm just flipping in the windows to clear it up.
01:19
Received.
01:21
There's really nothing in the walls inside A on the top floor.
01:29
Continue, you're on the scene.
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:
Mechanic St, North Smithfield, RI 02896
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