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Emergency Incidents
Construction worker found unconscious at Carteret intersection
Medical Emergency
Wedgewood Dr & Roosevelt Ave, Carteret, NJ 07008
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to the area of Wedgewood Avenue and Roosevelt Avenue in Carteret for a possible unconscious construction worker. Advanced life support was requested, but the responding unit was later canceled by dispatch.
Gas leak forces evacuation at (number withheld) Middlesex Avenue
Fire
Middlesex Ave, Carteret, NJ 07008
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported gas leak at an apartment building on Middlesex Avenue. Evacuated residents were rechecked with a meter, and the gas company was expected to secure and repair the leak before occupants were allowed back inside. A separate fire alarm was also reported at a warehouse on the same street.
Gas line struck by backhoe causes neighborhood leak
Fire
Union St, Carteret, NJ 07008
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic indicates a possible gas leak after a construction worker’s backhoe apparently struck a gas line near Union Street in Carteret. Fire crews checked gas levels, advised some occupants to shelter in place, and then began evacuating the area while waiting for the gas utility to arrive.
Gas line struck at construction site in Carteret
Fire
Union St & Salem Ave, Carteret, NJ 07008
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units and Hazmat were dispatched to a construction site near Salem Street and Union Street for a possible struck gas line. Responders reported an active gas leak near a backhoe and requested town gas and additional units to take readings.
Adult male with altered mental status near Louis Street
Medical Emergency
Louis St, Carteret, NJ 07008
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS is responding to a possible medical emergency involving an adult man with altered mental status near Lewis Street, with a police officer already on scene.
69-year-old woman fell and may have hip injury
Medical Emergency
Lincoln Ave, Carteret, NJ 07008
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were sent to a residence near Lincoln Avenue for a 69-year-old woman who reportedly fell the previous day and may have injured her hip and requested transport to a hospital.
Smoke alarm at Carteret Mobile Park residence
Fire
Roosevelt Ave, Carteret, NJ 07008
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units were dispatched to a possible smoke detector alarm at a mobile home in the Carteret Mobile Park on Roosevelt Avenue. The alarm was reported as a zone five activation, and the specific trailer number was not provided.
Ems responds to fa call near east cherry street in carteret
Medical Emergency
E Cherry St, Carteret, NJ 07008
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS is dispatched to a possible fainting incident involving a 59-year-old woman near East Cherry Street in Carteret.
Electrical issue at apartment on Byron Street
Fire
Byron St, Carteret, NJ 07008
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible electrical problem involving a contactor in a residence at a 7-Eleven on Byron Street, with ladder, EMS, and truck units responding.
Person having seizures at corner of Louis and Jersey streets
Medical Emergency
Louis St & Jersey St, Carteret, NJ 07008
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS units were dispatched to the corner of Jersey Street and Lewis Street in Carteret for a possible patient having seizures.
Woman with cheek pain and swelling from wisdom teeth
Medical Emergency
Bergen St, Carteret, NJ 07008
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS is dispatched to a location on Bergen Street for a possible dental issue involving a 27-year-old woman with left cheek pain and swelling from wisdom teeth.
Fire alarm with hallway smoke near Daniel Street
Fire
Daniel St, Carteret, NJ 07008
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units are dispatched to a possible fire alarm activation with reported hallway smoke at a building near Daniel Street in Carteret, New Jersey.
Intoxicated man feeling ill at Civic Center Park
Substance Use
Civic Center Park, 272 Pershing Ave, Carteret, NJ 07008
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS was dispatched to a baseball field at Civic Center Park on Pershing Avenue for a reported intoxicated man who was not feeling well, with officers already on scene behind a sportsmanship building.
87-year-old male feeling ill near Coolidge Avenue
Medical Emergency
Coolidge Ave, Carteret, NJ 07008
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS was dispatched to a location near Coolidge Avenue for a possible medical emergency involving an 87-year-old man who was reported to be feeling ill.
Person with emotional disturbance transported from Harris St
Medical Emergency
Harris St, Carteret, NJ 07008
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS responded to a possible medical emergency at a residence on Harris Street. Crews arrived on scene and transported one patient by ambulance from a nearby park area.
Juvenile female receives assistance near Harris Street
Medical Emergency
Harris St, Carteret, NJ 07008
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were directed to a possible medical issue involving a juvenile female at a home near Harris Street in Carteret, New Jersey, after the mother requested assistance and police were already on the way.
Female exhibiting behavioral emergency at Roosevelt Avenue
Medical Emergency
Roosevelt Ave, Carteret, NJ 07008
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews are dispatched to a possible behavioral emergency involving a woman with police already on scene near Roosevelt Avenue in Carteret, New Jersey.
Man vomiting near East Cherry Street in Carteret
Medical Emergency
E Cherry St, Carteret, NJ 07008
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible medical issue involving a 32-year-old man vomiting near East Cherry Street in Carteret, New Jersey.
Car crash with person reporting shoulder injury
Traffic
Jackson Ave, Carteret, NJ 07008
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible motor vehicle crash near Jackson Avenue in Carteret, with a patient reportedly suffering a dislocated shoulder.
Person having seizure near Edgar Street in Carteret
Medical Emergency
Edgar St, Carteret, NJ 07008
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical units were dispatched for a possible seizure or post-ictal patient at a residence on Edna Street in Carteret. Basic life support was requested, and a responding unit reported being about 20 minutes away.
