Fire hydrant damaged by vehicle in Sayreville, Sayreville NJ
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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units in Sayreville reported that a fire hydrant near Washington and Pershing Avenues was struck by a vehicle. The hydrant, identified as number 31, was damaged and taken out of service. Middlesex County Water was notified about the issue, and no leaks were observed, though the hydrant was broken at the flange.
Audio|Heard on: Middlesex NJ Fire Dispatch Group Calls
Listen to dispatch call
01:27
Transcript:
00:00
All right. Can you reach out to Middlesex County Water and let them know there's a hydrant that was hit by a motor vehicle, not sure when, but it's going to be out of service.
00:08
I got a place, but it's going to be hydrant number 31.
00:12
Washington and Pershing.
00:15
Contact Middlesex County Water and let them know they have a hydrant that was hit by a motor vehicle and will be out of service.
00:23
I've got to replace it.
00:24
It's going to be hydrant number 31.
00:27
Washington and Pershing.
00:30
Did you copy that last transmission?
00:32
Did you copy that last transmission? Stand by fire.
00:42
That's going to be hydrant number 31.
00:44
If you could reach out to Middlesex County Water.
00:54
Engine 6, from Ladderland.
01:02
Hydrant at Washington and Pershing is going to be out of service.
01:21
Is there any leaks from the hydrant? Negative, but it's broken at the flange under the hydrant.
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Location mentioned:
Pershing Ave, Sayreville, NJ 08872
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