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Emergency Incidents
54-year-old woman having difficulty breathing in Passaic
Medical Emergency
Harrison St & Van Winkle Ave, Passaic, NJ 07055
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical units were dispatched to a possible medical emergency involving a 54-year-old woman having difficulty breathing near Harrison Street and Van Winkle Avenue in Passaic, New Jersey.
Two-car crash with injuries on Van Houten Avenue
Traffic
Van Houten Ave, Passaic, NJ 07055
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a reported two-car crash with airbag deployment and injuries near Van Houten Avenue by Howe Avenue and Blaine Street in Passaic, New Jersey.
Customer threatens worker at Domino’s restaurant
Assault Report
Van Houten Ave, Passaic, NJ 07055
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report from a Domino’s employee about a male customer in a brown shirt who allegedly threatened to make the employee come outside and may be waiting nearby. Units were sent to check the area around a pizza restaurant near Van Houten Avenue in Passaic.
Reported gas leak on Brook Avenue
Fire
Brook Ave, Passaic, NJ 07055
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a possible gas leak near Brook Avenue and the nearby cross streets of Stewart and Main. The gas utility company was also notified to respond.
SUV blocking fire hydrant on Quincy Street
Traffic
Quincy St, Passaic, NJ 07055
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a white Mercedes SUV parked and blocking a fire hydrant on Quincy Street in Passaic, New Jersey. The vehicle was reported as a possible parking or traffic violation.
Car blocking fire hydrant on Sherman Street
Traffic
Sherman St, Passaic, NJ 07055
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were requested for a possible parking violation involving a black BMW sedan blocking a fire hydrant on Sherman Street in Passaic.
Basement fire alarm investigated on Highland Avenue
Fire
Highland Ave, Passaic, NJ
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to an alarm activation in a building basement on Highland Avenue. They initially had trouble accessing the basement because the building superintendent did not have keys, but later made entry to reach the alarm box. A separate incident was also reported near Main and Summer Streets involving a pedestrian struck by a vehicle, with police and medical responders on scene.
Fire crew checks ongoing alarm at Highland Avenue
Fire
Highland Ave, Passaic, NJ 07055
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a possible alarm issue at a building near Highland Avenue and Hope and Lexington. The caller reported an alarm sounding since the previous day, and firefighters investigated the rear of the building, believing the alarm was coming from the basement and requested the caller provide access from the back side.
Assistance requested for woman post-surgery at residence
Medical Emergency
Passaic St, Passaic, NJ 07055
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS and an ambulance are dispatched to a first-floor residence near Passaic Avenue for a reported (number withheld) woman who recently had surgery and needs assistance getting back into her home.
Water leak from roof into apartment and basement
Fire
Paulison Ave, Passaic, NJ 07055
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a building on Speedway for a reported roof leak that was letting water into the basement. They removed a water-saturated ceiling tile, and fire prevention and code enforcement were to follow up on the ongoing leak.
Fire crew checks roof leak after heavy rain
Fire
Paulison Ave, Passaic, NJ 07055
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units responded to a reported water leak at a building near Paulison Avenue. Crews checked the roof and drainage, spoke with management, and determined the issue appeared related to heavy rain. The incident was cleared and command was terminated.
High water near stream on Benson Avenue
Road Closure
Benson Avenue, Passaic, New Jersey 07055, United States
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible high water condition near Benson Avenue in Passaic, with the roadway still passable but the stream level high and needing monitoring.
Unit checking possible flooding on Benson Court
Road Closure
Tennyson Pl, Passaic, NJ 07055
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers discussed a possible flooding issue along Benson Court on the west side. No prior reports were received, and a unit was asked to check the area and notify the public works department for barricades if flooding was confirmed.
Erratic GMC pickup reported tailgating on Maxwell Road
Traffic
Dayton Ave, Passaic, NJ 07055
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reported an apparent erratic driver in a GMC pickup truck on Maxwell Road in Passaic, seen near a deli and described as tailgating and driving erratically.
Elderly man falls from wheelchair with rib pain
Medical Emergency
Hamilton Ave, Passaic, NJ 07055
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible medical emergency at a care facility in Passaic, where an elderly man apparently fell near a wheelchair and is experiencing rib pain. Police are also responding to the scene.
False extinguishment device triggers fire alarm
Fire
6th St, Passaic, NJ 07055
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews checked the second building of an apartment complex and found it all clear. A false extinguishment device appears to have been set off inside an apartment before closing, likely triggering the alarm, which was then reset and holding.
Person freed after elevator issue on Main Avenue
Other Non-Crime Event
Main Ave, Passaic, NJ 07055
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units responded to an elevator problem near Main Avenue and nearby cross streets. Maintenance reset the elevator, and a person was safely removed before the elevator was reported to be working normally.
Smoke at 4th Street building caused by burnt food
Fire
4th St, Passaic, NJ 07055
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported fire alarm at a building near Fourth Street in Passaic. A second caller reported smoke coming from the entrance. Crews investigated a four-story residential-over-commercial building and determined the apparent cause was overcooked food in a first-floor apartment, with no fire extension and no ventilation needed. The alarm was reset and command was terminated.
Elderly man choking at nursing home, CPR in progress
Medical Emergency
Hamilton Ave, Passaic, NJ 07055
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a nursing home on Hamilton Avenue for a possible medical emergency involving an elderly man who was choking and possibly not breathing. Staff were performing Heimlich maneuvers and CPR while fire and medical units arrived.
Man unresponsive with CPR in progress near Irving Place
Medical Emergency
Irving Pl, Passaic, NJ 07055
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews are responding to a possible medical emergency involving an unresponsive (number withheld)-year-old man at a location on Irving, with CPR in progress. The closest approach is via Broadway and Howe Avenue.
