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Emergency Incidents
Smoke from furnace at home on Warren Street
Fire
Warren St, Carteret, NJ 07008
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a residence near Warren Street for smoke reported after a heater was turned on. They found slight haze in the attic and charring on the outside of the furnace, and secured the gas supply while investigating further.
Smoke in home after heater turned on
Fire
Warren St, Carteret, NJ 07008
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units are responding to a reported smoke condition inside a residence near Warren Street after a resident turned on a heater.
Person treated after fall near Capp Street, Carteret
Medical Emergency
Capp St, Carteret, NJ 07008
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical responders were dispatched to a location near Capp Street in Carteret, New Jersey, for a possible fall.
68-year-old woman slips and needs hospital transport
Medical Emergency
Capp St, Carteret, NJ 07008
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS was dispatched to a home near Capp Street for a reported 68-year-old woman who slipped on the floor and was requested to be evaluated and transported to a hospital. The incident was reported to be at a second-floor residence.
Fire crews respond to gas odor in home
Fire
Emily Ln, Carteret, NJ 07008
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units were dispatched to a home near Emily Lane in Carteret for a reported smell of gas. Car 3 and a ladder truck arrived on scene.
Fire response for gas odor in home
Fire
Emily Ln, Carteret, NJ 07008
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews are responding to a possible gas odor reported near Emily Lane in Carteret.
78-year-old man nauseous and bloated at Essex St
Medical Emergency
Essex St, Carteret, NJ 07008
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS is dispatched to a location near Essex Street for a possible medical emergency involving a 78-year-old man who is nauseous and bloated.
Propane odor investigated near trailer park
Fire
Roosevelt Ave, Carteret, NJ 07008
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported propane odor near a trailer park and nearby gas station. Units checked the front of the park, a nearby gas station, and a location on Albert Street for the source of the smell.
Woman briefly passed out at Amazon facility in Carteret
Medical Emergency
Peter J Sica Industrial Hwy, Carteret, NJ 07008
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were sent to a possible medical issue at an Amazon facility on Industrial Road, where a woman reportedly passed out but was awake when responders were contacted. The caller had difficulty pinpointing the exact location near the north side security desk or back door, and the call was later cancelled.
Female passed out but regained consciousness at Amazon
Medical Emergency
Peter J Sica Industrial Hwy, Carteret, NJ 07008
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers received a report of a woman who had passed out at an Amazon facility on Industrial Road. The caller later said she was awake, and responding units were canceled before reaching the scene.
Woman needs lift assist near Cap Street in Carteret
Medical Emergency
Capp St, Carteret, NJ 07008
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS was dispatched to a possible lift assist for a 68-year-old woman near Cap Street in Carteret, New Jersey.
Two-car crash near Walgreens injures one driver
Traffic
Roosevelt Ave, Carteret, NJ 07008
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a two-car crash near a Walgreens on Swampmore Harrison, where one driver reported arm and leg pain. A utility pole was also reported on fire, but the fire was extinguished and crews worked to clear the area and manage traffic.
Road closed near Maple Air and Federal Boulevard
Road Closure
Federal Blvd, Carteret, NJ 07008
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews are managing traffic and a hard road closure near Maple Air and Federal Boulevard, with Briar Road also reported closed to incoming vehicles during an active incident.
Pole fire reported on Roosevelt Avenue
Fire
Roosevelt Ave, Carteret, NJ 07008
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units are responding to a reported fire involving a utility pole near Roosevelt Avenue in Carteret. Crews are being advised to reposition farther away and maintain safe clearance due to the apparent instability of the pole.
Man with hand injury needs hospital transport
Medical Emergency
Pulaski Ave, Carteret, NJ 07008
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews are requested to a doctor’s office near Pulaski Avenue for a 59-year-old man needing transport to the hospital for a possible hand injury or burn.
Power line hazard at Federal and Blair Road
Fire
Blair Rd, Carteret, NJ
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic describes a possible utility hazard near Federal and Blair, where a pole and power lines appear to still be in the air. Fire personnel are on scene and a utility company truck is responding to the area.
Intoxicated man needs medical help at Dollar Tree
Substance Use
Roosevelt Ave, Carteret, NJ 07008
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers and medical responders are sent to a store on Roosevelt Avenue for a possible medical issue involving a heavily intoxicated 42-year-old man, with police already on scene.
Heavily intoxicated man at Dollar Tree needs help
Substance Use
Roosevelt Ave, Carteret, NJ 07008
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews were sent to a store for a possible alcohol-related medical issue involving a heavily intoxicated adult man, with police already on scene.
Utility pole fire shuts down Federal Boulevard
Fire
Federal Blvd, Carteret, NJ 07008
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported pole on fire near Federal Boulevard in Carteret. The pole appeared to be burning about halfway up and was at risk of falling, so police were requested for traffic control and the utility company was contacted. The road was shut down while crews worked to secure the area.
Smoke from unattended cooking in apartment building
Fire
Carteret Ave & Varga Dr, Carteret, NJ 07008
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported fire alarm at a three-story multi-family building near Varga Drive and Carteret Avenue. The building was evacuated, and residents reported unattended cooking in one apartment. Crews found no active fire or spread, with moderate smoke and ventilation in progress.
