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Emergency Incidents
79-year-old male with altered mental status at Howe Ave
Medical Emergency
Howe Ave, Passaic, NJ 07055
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were requested for a reported medical emergency involving a 79-year-old man with altered mental status near Howe Ave in Passaic, New Jersey.
Suspicious odor sickens residents at Aspen Place
Fire
Aspen Pl Apt 5h, Passaic, NJ 07055
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire and EMS units were sent to an apartment on Aspen Place for a reported suspicious odor, with occupants outside and feeling unwell. The situation may involve a possible hazardous gas or other environmental issue.
Traffic detour near Prospect and Cedar
Road Closure
Prospect St, Passaic, NJ 07055
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers are conducting a road job near Prospect Street and Cedar Street, with a request for another unit to help block traffic and route vehicles around a nearby grocery store.
Cooking smoke triggers alarm on Main Avenue
Fire
Main Ave Apt 3, Passaic, NJ 07055
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported fire alarm at an apartment building near Main Ave in Passaic. The alarm was traced to overcooked food in an apartment on the third floor, with no fire extension, and crews were naturally ventilating the unit before returning to service.
Alarm activation at Dayton Avenue school building
Fire
Dayton Ave, Passaic, NJ 07055
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units were dispatched to a possible alarm activation at an educational facility near Dayton Avenue in Passaic.
Alarm activation at Harrison Street building
Fire
230-232 Harrison St, Passaic, NJ 07055
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to an alarm activation at a multi-story building near Harrison Street in Passaic. Units investigated exterior alarms sounding and later reported an odor of marijuana, with the alarm panel indicating an activation near the rear top of the stairs.
Gas leak reported on second floor apartment
Fire
Burgess Pl 2nd floor, Passaic, NJ 07055
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a possible gas leak on the second floor of a building near Burgess Place in Passaic, New Jersey.
Fire alarm at YMCA on River Drive
Fire
River Dr, Passaic, NJ 07055
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units responded to a reported fire alarm activation at a community center near River Drive. Battalion Three arrived, established River Command, and began investigating the possible alarm issue.
Four people trapped in elevator on Tennyson Place
Rescue
Tennyson Pl, Passaic, NJ 07055
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a building near Tennyson Place in Passaic for a reported elevator entrapment involving four people, with Main Avenue and High Street as nearby cross streets.
Battery fire at recycling plant on Seventh Street
Fire
7th St, Passaic, NJ 07055
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units responded to a reported fire at a recycling plant near Seventh Street in Passaic. Crews found an exterior lithium-ion battery pack in thermal runaway and checked the interior pile for any fire extension, with no extension reported at that time.
Restaurant cooking sets off fire alarm on Broadway
Fire
Broadway, Passaic, NJ 07055
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a fire alarm at a two-story residential-over-commercial building near Broadway, Grove Street, and Irving Place. The alarm was apparently triggered by overcooked food in a restaurant, with no smoke or fire found.
Person in wheelchair needs lift to fourth floor
Medical Emergency
Pennington Ave, Passaic, NJ 07055
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched for a reported medical lift assist near Pennington Avenue in Passaic for a caller’s father who uses a wheelchair and needs help getting to the fourth floor.
Fire alarm at mixed-use building on 6th Street
Fire
6th St, Passaic, NJ 07055
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported fire alarm near 6th Street and the 3rd and Market area in Passaic. Engine 3 arrived at a two-story residential-over-commercial building where an alarm was sounding and began investigating.
Odor of gas reported in Gregory Avenue building
Fire
Gregory Ave, Passaic, NJ 07055
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported strong odor of gas in the lobby of a building near Gregory Avenue and the intersection of Main and Pennington. Engine and ladder units arrived and began investigating, with one ladder unit delayed due to a street closure on Gregory.
Assist for wheelchair passenger at elevator in Passaic
Medical Emergency
Pennington Ave, Passaic, NJ 07055
As discussed during the dispatch call, responders handled an elevator-related assist near Pennington Avenue in Passaic for two people on Division 4, including one person in a wheelchair who needed to get outside. No one was reported trapped, and a stair chair was requested from Ladder 2.
Two people stuck in elevator near Pennington Avenue
Rescue / Technical Assistance
Pennington Ave floor 4, Passaic, NJ 07055
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews respond to an elevator problem on the fourth floor of a building near Pennington Avenue in Passaic, where two people are reportedly stuck inside an elevator.
Smoke reported in basement pool after alarm
Fire
Lexington Ave, Passaic, NJ 07055
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units were dispatched to a reported alarm activation at a building near Lexington Avenue, with smoke reported in a basement pool area.
Parking violation on Mass and Mount Pleasant
Traffic
Pleasant Ave, Passaic, NJ 07055
As discussed during the dispatch call, a parking violation was reported near the Mass and Mount Pleasant area in Passaic. Radio traffic included a vehicle license plate number and mentioned unspecified issues.
Traffic stop at Delaware and Garden in Passaic
Traffic
Delaware Ave, Passaic, NJ 07055
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a possible traffic stop for a motor vehicle violation near Delaware Avenue and Garden Street involving a Pennsylvania vehicle.
Fire on first floor of Jackson Street building
Fire
Jackson St, Passaic, NJ 07055
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported fire alarm activation at a two-story residential and commercial building near Jackson Street and Park Avenue in Passaic, New Jersey. Units reported a possible fire on the first floor after a hallway smoke alarm activation.
