Possible gas leak at near 22nd avenue found to be false alarm, Paterson NJ
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Fire & ArsonAccording to the dispatch call, fire units responded to a reported gas leak near 22nd Avenue and 21st Street. Utility company arrived on scene. After meter checks showed no gas, it was determined the alarm was triggered by a malfunctioning gas-electric water heater, which was shut down and the alarm reset.
Audio|Heard on: Paterson Fire 1 and 2
Listen to dispatch call
03:33
Transcript:
00:00
engine 3. Ladder 3, battalion 1.
00:02
You're responding near 22nd Avenue, near 21st Street area.
00:07
21st.
00:08
Check on a report of gas, possible gas leak.
00:12
Units dispatched included ladder 3, battalion 1.
00:17
Near 22nd Avenue.
00:20
Checking possible gas leak.
00:22
Possible gas leak reported.
00:26
Units responding.
00:30
Responding.
00:38
We got near 22nd avenue.
00:40
Near 21st.
00:42
From utility company, possible gas leak reported.
00:46
Utility company en route.
00:48
Oh.
00:50
Utility company on scene.
01:01
Utility company in the area.
01:05
Acknowledged.
01:07
Acknowledged.
01:25
Battalion tool.
01:27
Investigation of two and a half story building.
01:33
Location investigation near Martin Street.
01:36
Report the follow-up.
01:50
Tired.
01:53
See leasee.
02:00
Ladder 1 call in dispatch.
02:04
Ladder 1 call in dispatch.
02:07
Ladder 1 go.
02:10
Go ahead. Come out and let us hear, please.
02:16
Goodbye.
02:21
One called dispatch, contact made.
02:26
Please.
02:36
911 called dispatch.
02:38
911 called dispatch.
02:39
Odor detected in basement with breaking smell.
02:46
Gas detected on scene, odor in basement.
02:57
Return engine one to station.
03:02
Receiving, returning engine one.
03:12
Ladder 1 dispatch.
03:15
Dispatch, ladder 1 go ahead.
03:19
Building checked with meter, zero readings throughout.
03:21
Activated alarm caused by malfunctioning water heater.
03:25
Gas-electric water heater shut down, alarm reset.
03:30
Ladder 1 available, remaining on air and wrapping south side for fuel.
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:
22nd Ave, Paterson, NJ 07513
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