Transformer blew at Wayne Avenue with no fire, Wayne NJ
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Fire & ArsonAccording to the dispatch call, a transformer near Preakness Avenue blew but did not catch fire. Fire crews found debris in the street. A nearby post office fire alarm was activated likely due to the transformer.
Audio|Heard on: Wayne Township EMS & Fire
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03:59
Transcript:
00:00
The company standby, transformer fire near Preakness out.
00:19
Our company 4 and 1 respond near Preakness for a transformer fire.
00:25
We're being headquarters fire company 4 and company 1.
00:28
Near Preakness Avenue for a transformer fire.
00:31
You have two grid on the cross.
00:33
10 is 11.53.
00:39
Engine 4-2 is responding.
00:53
Engine 4-2 is on location.
00:55
Cap 4O, established clear.
01:01
ALS702 Wain.
01:04
Okay.
01:07
How we are responding to Perseic text?
01:12
It's unfortunate device.
01:13
That's going to be a county call.
01:17
Risi, thank you.
01:21
So forth. Command records.
01:30
Go ahead.
01:31
You need a PS Electric, I have a full number when you're ready.
01:36
Okay.
01:39
(number withheld).
01:45
(number withheld).
01:47
Okay.
01:56
Command headquarters.
01:58
Go ahead.
02:01
Transformer is not on fire, however it did blow.
02:04
The lid is out the street and there's debris for the way.
02:07
Please confirm it.
02:12
Tenforth.
02:18
Chief Forrest responding near Preakness.
02:22
G4 to command.
02:24
You need speedy dry out there from the firehouse and you're good with what you got.
02:30
No, we're good with what we got, Chief.
02:37
Receive.
02:49
No,
02:50
we're good, John.
02:54
Nine quarters.
02:57
Commanded Headquarters, for the record, this is in front of (number withheld).
03:01
Reeface.
03:03
Come from.
03:08
Headquarters, command.
03:09
Good.
03:10
Good.
03:12
We just got a call from the post office off of Preakness, stating that the fire alarm is going off.
03:19
I know it's due to the transformer, do you want us to put another call in or just tell me the off firelight?
03:28
Are you good this guy, Seth?
03:30
Acknowledgment (affirmative).
03:36
At quarters, you can put G4 out near Preakness.
03:41
Telford.
03:45
The headquarters to fire command, do you want me to have greet the fire call for Valley?
03:57
Bring it to command the two-four.
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Location mentioned:
Preakness Ave, Wayne, NJ 07470
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