Tree down causes power outage near Garrison Avenue, Rochester NY
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a power outage in the area around Elmwood Avenue and Burr Street. A tree had fallen onto a power line near Garrison Avenue, blocking the area. Utility company RG&E was notified to inspect possible issues with the primary power line. Police and an ambulance were also at the scene.
Audio|Heard on: Monroe NY Fire-Tac Group Calls
Listen to dispatch call
01:53
Transcript:
00:00
I just got a dispatch.
00:02
There's no power lines down, it's just their power outage.
00:06
So I think it's in the area.
00:08
Put this area, put this house on the list for our unit please.
00:12
All right, no power lines down just the power outage in the area.
00:16
We'll give them the update.
00:20
Engine 12 to dispatch.
00:23
Hi, engine 12.
00:25
Yeah, engine 12 has.
00:27
There's a tree down in the back of near Garrison Avenue that's resting on a power line.
00:35
All right, tree down on the back of near Harrison Avenue on the power line.
00:40
Yes, it's pole number (number withheld) if RGE is on Garrison and it is RGE (number withheld) off of Merchant's Road.
00:52
Copy, we'll give them the update.
00:55
Area is blocked off.
00:57
Engine 12 is back.
00:59
Area blocked off, you're back.
01:03
Engine 5 out.
01:04
Location with police and an ambulance.
01:08
One hundred and five on location with police and ambulance.
01:11
Engine two, fire dispatcher.
01:14
Engine two.
01:15
Are we going to be closer than that leader sheet down just so we're available?
01:20
Negative, engine two.
01:22
Engine nine is going to be slightly closer.
01:23
You can stay in service.
01:26
Engine two, acknowledge, we're in service.
01:29
I just sent a dispatch.
01:32
Can we add one more house to this job card? It says near Burr Street.
01:35
Near Burr Street. The caller also complained no power.
01:41
Could you please have RG&E check that one? Something doesn't look right with their primary.
01:47
All right, near Burr Street also had no power and something looking off about the primary.
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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:
Elmwood Ave, Rochester, NY 14642
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