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Emergency Incidents
Smoke in Kearny apartment from unattended cooking
Fire
Seeley Ave Apt 1, Kearny, NJ 07032
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a report of smoke in an apartment building near Seeley Avenue and nearby cross streets. The building was evacuated, and crews found a light haze believed to be from possible unattended cooking, with no active fire confirmed.
Fire alarm at three-story home on Kearny Avenue
Fire
Kearny Ave, Kearny, NJ 07032
As discussed during the dispatch call, firefighters responded to a reported fire alarm at a three-story residential building near Kearny Avenue and the cross streets of Pavonia and Oakwood Avenue. Crews established command and investigated the situation on scene.
Basement smoke alarm investigated at Conway Avenue
Fire
Kearny Ave, Kearny, NJ 07032
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported fire alarm at a three-story multiple dwelling near Kearny Avenue. They investigated a basement smoke detector activation, found no signs of smoke or fire, and reset the alarm system.
Man feeling unwell at Kearny truck stop
Medical Emergency
Hackensack Ave, Kearny, NJ 07032
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS was dispatched to a truck stop near North Hackensack Avenue in Kearny for a possible medical issue involving a male who was feeling unwell.
Male party feeling unwell at truck stop in Kearny
Medical Emergency
Hackensack Ave, Kearny, NJ 07032
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS was dispatched to a possible medical issue involving a man feeling unwell at a truck stop near North Hackensack Avenue in Kearny.
Overdose reported near Highland Avenue in Kearny
Substance Use
Highland Ave, Kearny, NJ 07032
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a possible overdose near Highland Avenue in Kearny, with police and EMS units on scene. A separate medical call involved a man feeling unwell at a truck stop on North Sackett Avenue.
Person reported sick at NJ truck stop in Kearny
Medical Emergency
Hackensack Ave, Kearny, NJ 07032
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews were dispatched to a possible sick person at a truck stop on North Hackett, with basic life support requested only.
Police assistance requested at overheated furnace incident
Medical Emergency
Devon St, Kearny, NJ 07032
As discussed during the dispatch call, crews cooling an overheated oil furnace reported that there was no fire. Police assistance was requested for a combative patient, and dispatch was asked to contact utility personnel.
Overdose response near Devon Street
Medical Emergency
Devon St, Kearny, NJ
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews were dispatched to a reported overdose near Devon Street in Kearny, where a unit was already on scene. An additional responding unit was subsequently canceled.
Overheated oil furnace reported near Devon Street in Kearny
Fire
Devon St, Kearny, NJ 07032
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a report of an overheated oil furnace suspended from the ceiling near Devon Street. They used a ladder to cool the furnace without water, isolated the power, and later reported there was no active fire while the furnace was being removed.
Person reported with medical alarm near Devon Street
Medical Emergency
Devon St, Kearny, NJ 07032
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible medical emergency at a location near Devon Street and Bergen Avenue in Kearny, New Jersey.
Light smoke from heater at Kearny truck center
Fire
Belleville Turnpike, Kearny, NJ 07032
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews investigated light smoke at a truck center in Kearny. The smoke appeared to come from a ceiling heater releasing residual oil during boiler cleaning. Crews stretched a hose line to cool the heater and reported no active fire at that time.
Elderly man feeling unwell on Belleville Turnpike side
Medical Emergency
Ridge Rd & Belleville Turnpike, Kearny, NJ 07032
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews respond to a possible medical issue involving an elderly man on the Belleville Turnpike side near Ridge Road, where he is reportedly holding onto a pole and saying he feels unwell.
Open burning reported on South Midland Avenue
Fire
S Midland Ave, Kearny, NJ 07032
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire personnel met with a caller about possible open burning near South Midland Avenue in Kearny and planned to speak with a homeowner in that area.
Fire crew checks smoke report, no hazard found
Fire
Belgrove Dr, Kearny, NJ 07032
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a report of outside smoke near the South Mountain and Volunteer Ridge area, then checked around a location on Bell Grove. They investigated the area and reported no signs of smoke or fire.
Woman with chest pains treated near Kearny
Medical Emergency
Distribution Avenue, Kearny, NJ 07032
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a medical call for a 45-year-old woman with chest pain near Distribution Avenue. An ambulance and a basic life support unit handled patient care, and firefighters remained on scene to assist with translation.
Person experiencing difficulty breathing and chest pains
Medical Emergency
Distribution Avenue, Kearny, NJ 07032
As discussed during the dispatch call, engine 4 was dispatched to a possible medical emergency involving difficulty breathing and chest pains at a business suite near Distribution Avenue and Central Avenue in Kearny.
Fish House Road closed until 10 a.m
Road Closure
Fish House Rd, Kearny, NJ 07032
As discussed during the dispatch call, units are advised that Fish House Road near Kearny, New Jersey will be closed from the current time until 10 a.m.
Car blocking driveway on Elm Street
Traffic
Elm St, Kearny, NJ 07032
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers respond to a parking complaint on Elm Street involving a white Tesla with Illinois plates that reportedly has been partially blocking a driveway since last night.
Person fell near Quincy Ave in Kearny
Medical Emergency
Quincy Ave, Kearny, NJ 07032
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a reported fall near Quincy Avenue in Kearny, New Jersey. A unit later transported one patient to a community hospital.
