Fire alarm triggers investigation at building in Paterson, Paterson NJ

Fire & Arson

Reported: 11/5/2025 05:27 AM

Near Main St, Paterson, NJ 07505

Fire units responded to an activated fire alarm near Main St in Paterson. Investigation found a basement smoke detector activated but no visible smoke or fire. The alarm system has had ongoing issues at this location.

Audio|Source: Paterson Fire 1 and 2

02:29

Transcript:

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Attention, engine seven, engine two, engine four, ladder two,

00:04

rescue two, battalion three.

00:07

You're responding to near Main St, crosses Market Street and Smith Street for an activated fire alarm.

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Attention, engine seven, engine two, engine four, ladder two, rescue two,

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battalion three.

00:19

You're responding to near Main St, crosses Market Street, Smith Street,

00:25

for an activated fire alarm.

00:26

Time is 8.30.

00:28

I'm operating at 1.15.

00:47

Battalion 3, that's going to be near Main St, crosses Park and Street for an activated fire alarm. A basement smoke detector going off.

00:58

All right, Steve,

01:02

send the fire marshal there too.

01:05

We've been having an ongoing issue with the alarm system at that location.

01:15

Thank you.

01:19

Car 6 to Battalion 3.

01:26

Go with your message, Car 6.

01:29

We have an imminent hazard on that building.

01:33

We have a fire marshaler route to your location.

01:38

Okay, receive.

01:40

I'm in route.

01:49

9-3 on location.

01:51

We've got a corner structure, main and market,

01:55

led to 7-11. We've got nothing visible, no signs of smoke-of-fire. We're investigating.

02:13

All right, out of three, I'm sorry, the Dallion Street is being scratched. I'm going to be investigating with engine floor and the truck remaining humanists can stay.

02:22

They're making their way to the basement for an investigation.

02:25

Okay.

02:29

Breeding.

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Near Main St, Paterson, NJ 07505

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