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Fire units assist person locked in room near Jefferson StReading PA

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audio iconNon-Crime / Rescue Assistance
Jefferson St, Reading, PA 19605

As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units responded to a residence near Jefferson Street after a woman became locked in a bathroom due to a jammed door. Crews forced the door open, and it was confirmed that there was no distress. The situation was resolved without injury or major incident.

Audio|Heard on: Berks PA Fire-Tac Group Calls
Listen to dispatch call
00:35
Transcript:
00:00
It's near Jefferson Street.
00:02
(name withheld) is locked in the bathroom.
00:04
Not in any distress.
00:05
The door is jammed.
00:08
Received.
00:09
Berks Chief 66, show the assignment.
00:12
Chief 66 is arriving 14.
00:16
Chief 66 from 2.
00:18
Go ahead.
00:19
We got one female,
00:21
she's locked in the bathroom.
00:22
We got to force the door so we can get some tools.
00:24
She's not in distress.
00:27
Berks Chief 66.
00:29
Access gained, no distress, we're available.
00:32
Received access gained, no distress.
00:34
Assignment's available, 1404.

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Location mentioned:
Jefferson St, Reading, PA 19605

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