Rubbish fire on sidewalk near Harrison Avenue shop
FireAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported large rubbish fire on a sidewalk near Harrison Avenue, with police already on scene and command established.
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FireTwo-car crash with injuries near gas station
TrafficAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a two-vehicle crash with injuries near Hackensack Avenue and Route 109 by a mobile gas station. Airbags were deployed, one vehicle was off the roadway, and police were requested to help with traffic control.
First responder near Boyd Street requests evacuation
Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a reported medical incident on the first floor of a building near Chestnut Street and Carnegie Avenue in Kearny, with police already on scene requesting an evacuation.
Diabetic man needs medical help near Boyd Street, Kearny
Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, eMS and mutual aid are dispatched to a location on Boy Street for a possible diabetic emergency involving a 53-year-old man.
Gas odor checked at Tappan Street residence
FireAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported gas odor inside a building near Tappan Street and Schuyler Avenue in Kearny. Units investigated a two-story wood-frame residence and found an issue with a dryer exhaust, with no natural gas leak detected. Public service remained on scene to address the problem.
Two-car crash at Highland Avenue and Halstead Street
TrafficAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a reported two-car motor vehicle accident near Highland Avenue and Halstead Street. Multiple police cars were already on scene, and responders established command while investigating the crash.
False fire alarm at Kearny Avenue church
FireAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews investigated a reported fire alarm at a three-story church on Kearny Avenue. No alarms were sounding and no smoke was visible. The alarm was reportedly triggered by pressure washing and open burning inside the building. Crews ventilated the affected room, reset the alarm system, and terminated command.
Fire alarm reported at Schuyler Avenue apartments
FireAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire units responded to a reported fire alarm activation near Schuyler Avenue in Kearny. Crews found no alarm sounding or people outside at the initially reported location and determined the correct address was an apartment complex on the corner of Schuyler Avenue. They relocated to investigate the alarm there.
Person requiring advanced life support at nursing home
Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched for a possible sick person at a facility on Bergen Avenue, with a patient reported on an upper floor and a request for extra time to assist the patient.
Complaint of three illegally parked vehicles
TrafficAs discussed during the dispatch call, callers reported three vehicles apparently parked illegally at the corner of Elm Street and Wilson Avenue in Kearny. Police were notified.
Fire alarm follow-up for first-floor smoke reported
FireAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire units responded to a follow-up fire alarm activation at a building on Elm Street near Wilson Avenue and Bergen. The alarm company reported that the homeowner believed it was a possible false alarm. Engine 1 arrived with nothing showing from the outside and no alarm sounding and began investigating.
Crash reported near Wittpenn Bridge on Route 7
TrafficAs discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic describes a possible motor vehicle accident on Route 7 near the Wittpenn Bridge, with emergency units responding and location details being confirmed.
Crash on Route 7 bridge in Kearny
TrafficAs discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic describes a possible motor vehicle collision initially reported on Interstate 280 westbound near mile marker 14 over Route 7, then corrected to the Route 7 Bridge in Kearny. Units searched the area, found no crash, and the call was canceled while emergency medical services handled the apparent incident.
Two-car crash with fluid spill on Wittpenn Bridge
TrafficAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were sent to the area of the Wittpenn Bridge in Kearny for a possible two-car crash with a fluid spill. The location was initially reported differently but was later updated to near the bridge.
Multiple crashes on New Jersey Turnpike southbound
TrafficAs discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible one-car crash on the New Jersey Turnpike southbound near the turnaround before Exit 15W, where a vehicle appears to have hit a guardrail and is facing down a lane. Responders also mention a possible second, two-car crash farther south on the turnpike.
Person with sprained ankle near Paseo Avenue
Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency responders are sent to a location on Paseo Ave in Kearny for a reported sprained ankle.
Person sick near Beech Street in Kearny
Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, units were dispatched to a possible medical emergency involving a sick person on the second floor of a building near Beech Street in Kearny, New Jersey.
Unconscious person found in red Toyota near Bell Grove
Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews were dispatched to a possible unconscious person outside in a red Toyota near Belfry Drive in Kearny.
Unconscious person found near Clinton Ave in Kearny
Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible unconscious person outside near Clinton Ave in Kearny, New Jersey.
Medical call at Bergen Avenue and Cassake Avenue in Kearny
Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched for a possible medical issue near Bergen Avenue and Cassake Avenue in Kearny. The exact patient complaint is unclear from the radio traffic.
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