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Emergency Incidents
Gas leak isolated on North 10th Street
Fire
N 10th St, Paterson, NJ 07522
As discussed during the dispatch call, utility and fire crews responded to a possible gas leak near North 10th Street in Paterson. They isolated the leak and checked nearby structures with gas meters, which showed no gas readings. Command was then terminated and units became available.
Cooking steam sets off fire alarm on 16th Avenue
Fire
16th Ave, Paterson, NJ 07501
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to an activated fire alarm at a building near 16th Avenue and Summer and Carroll in Paterson. On arrival, nothing was visible from the outside of the multi-story wood-frame building. The alarm was determined to have been triggered by steam from cooking, and other responding companies were returned to service.
Car blocking fire hydrant at 12th Avenue intersection
Traffic
12th Ave & E 26th St, Paterson, NJ 07514
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers reported a white four-door sedan possibly blocking a fire hydrant near 12th Avenue and East 26th Street, and requested police notification.
Residential gas line struck by contractors
Fire
E 27th St, Paterson, NJ
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported gas leak near East 27th Street in Paterson after a residential gas line was struck by contractors. Fire personnel checked nearby structures with a combustible gas meter and found no gas readings. Utility crews remained on scene to repair the line, and fire command was terminated.
Employee found unresponsive and not breathing at public works
Medical Emergency
Grand St, Paterson, NJ 07505
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency units were dispatched to a possible medical emergency involving an unresponsive employee who was not breathing at a public works facility near Route 23 in Passaic County.
Fire alarm at three-story home on Main Street
Fire
Main St, Paterson, NJ 07503
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units responded to a reported activated fire alarm at a residential building near Main Street in Paterson. Crews arrived at a three-story wood-frame home and began investigating a reported smoke alarm from the alarm company.
Commercial fire alarm near 10th Avenue in Paterson
Fire
10th Ave, Paterson, NJ 07514
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units were dispatched to a reported commercial fire alarm at a building on 10th Avenue between East 24th Street and East 25th Street, with the alarm reportedly coming from a boiler room detector.
Cooking smoke sets off alarm at Fair Street home
Fire
Fair St, Paterson, NJ 07501
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a commercial fire alarm at a four-story residential building near Fair Street in Paterson. The alarm was traced to smoke from cooking in an upper-floor apartment, and the system was reset with no fire found.
Hallway smoke alarm activation at North 8th Street
Fire
N 8th St, Paterson, NJ 07522
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units were dispatched to a building near North Eighth Street and the intersection of Temple Street and Clinton Street for a reported activated fire alarm, with an alarm company indicating a hallway smoke detector activation.
Person found unconscious near Jasper Street, Paterson
Medical Emergency
Jasper St, Paterson, NJ 07522
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire personnel were dispatched as first responders for a report of an unconscious person on Jasper Street near Union Avenue in Paterson.
Person with respiratory complaint near Paterson
Medical Emergency
E 39th St, Paterson, NJ 07514
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS was dispatched to a possible respiratory issue near East 39th Street in Paterson, with a later update indicating a delay in on-scene patient care.
BLS staging near East 28th Street for medical response
Medical Emergency
E 28th St, Paterson, NJ 07514
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a possible medical issue at an apartment on East 28th Street in Paterson. (number withheld) unit was canceled while another remained on scene providing patient care.
Odor of gas reported on Derrom Avenue
Fire
Derrom Ave, Paterson, NJ 07504
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units were dispatched to a location near Durham Avenue and Broadway Avenue for a reported odor of gas.
Fire alarm activation near 16th Avenue in Paterson
Fire
16th Ave, Paterson, NJ 07501
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units responded to a reported activated fire alarm at a two-story Type III building near 16th Avenue, with a smoke detector and pull station activation and all alarms sounding on arrival.
Odor of gas reported in apartment kitchen
Fire
11th Ave Apt 7b, Paterson, NJ 07514
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a multi-story residential building near 11th Avenue in Paterson for a reported odor of gas coming from a kitchen area. Units arrived and began investigating the situation.
Diabetic woman possibly unconscious at Paterson apartment
Medical Emergency
Building D, 311 Redwood Ave g 41, Paterson, NJ 07522
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were sent to assist EMS at an apartment near Redwood Avenue and the intersection of Chamberlain and Grand for a diabetic woman who was reported as possibly unconscious.
Carbon monoxide alarm near West Broadway in Paterson
Fire
W Broadway, Paterson, NJ 07522
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a reported carbon monoxide alarm at a building on West Broadway near White Street and Belmont Avenue. A separate call involved a possible medical emergency with an unconscious diabetic woman at an apartment on Redwood Avenue, where Engine 2 was sent to assist EMS.
Possible stroke reported on Union Avenue in Paterson
Medical Emergency
Union Ave, Paterson, NJ
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic indicates a possible stroke medical emergency near Union Avenue in Paterson, with responders reporting they were about one to two minutes away and police also involved.
Odor of gas investigated at West Broadway building
Fire
W Broadway, Paterson, NJ 07522
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a possible structure fire at a two-story building near West Broadway after a caller reported an odor and smoke in the basement. The situation was later described as a gas odor, with minor basement flooding and no visible fire. Crews investigated using a gas meter and reported a negative reading while holding the assignment pending confirmation.
Two disabled vehicles on I-80 west shoulder
Traffic
I-80, Paterson, NJ
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports two vehicles stopped on the right shoulder of I-80 west near Paterson. EMS and state police are on scene, and one vehicle is later reported to have been towed with all lanes reopened.
