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Emergency Incidents
Cooking smoke triggers alarm at Day Street building
Fire
Dey St, Paterson, NJ 07503
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews investigated a reported fire alarm at a four-story residential building on Day Street in Paterson. The alarm was determined to be caused by unattended cooking, and no fire or smoke was found in the building.
Unresponsive person found near Park Ave in Paterson
Medical Emergency
Park Ave, Paterson, NJ 07504
As discussed during the dispatch call, engine One is dispatched to a possible unconscious or unresponsive person near Park Avenue between Wall Avenue and East 35th Street in Paterson, New Jersey.
Odor of gas reported on South between Madison and 22nd
Fire
Madison Ave & 12th Ave, Paterson, NJ 07514
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to check a possible gas odor near the 800 block of South between Madison Avenue and 22nd Street in Paterson, New Jersey.
Carbon monoxide alarm sounding on Dey Street
Fire
Dey St, Paterson, NJ 07503
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units are dispatched to check a possible carbon monoxide alarm and a reported odor of gas near Day Street between Dakota Street and Paxton Street, and also near South Street by Madison Avenue and 22nd Street.
Harassment complaint in garage behind bank
Disturbance
Main St, Paterson, NJ 07505
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to a possible harassment incident behind a bank garage on Main Street, where a caller reported an unknown person had been harassing her and dumping something from her car.
Person falls from lift gate while unloading truck
Medical Emergency
Main St, Paterson, NJ 07503
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a report that a person fell off the back of a lift gate while unloading a truck. EMS transported the injured person to a nearby hospital, and fire personnel secured the storage unit and truck.
Lift assist call near west broadway, Paterson
Medical Emergency
W Broadway, Paterson, NJ 07522
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched for a medical lift assist at a location on West Broadway near Cliff Street and Chamberlain Avenue in Paterson. Reports indicated basic life support was on scene and the patient was in the rear.
High-rise fire alarm caused by cooking
Fire
N 7th St, Paterson, NJ 07522
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to an active fire alarm at a multi-story apartment building near East 27th Street. The alarm was reported on a (number withheld)-floor smoke detector, and crews investigated the high-rise but found no visible fire. Cooking was later reported as the apparent cause.
Smoke from cooking sets off apartment fire alarm
Fire
N 5th St, Paterson, NJ 07522
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a residential fire alarm on the second floor of a home near North 5th Street and Jefferson Street in Paterson. Command later reported the alarm was caused by cooking smoke and was reset before crews arrived, and all units were released.
76-year-old woman receiving CPR near Broadway
Medical Emergency
Broadway 3rd floor, room 333, Paterson, NJ 07514
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a possible working CPR on the third floor of a building near Broadway and East 30th and East 31st streets, involving a reported 76-year-old woman.
Accidental fire alarm at 17th and 18th Avenue
Fire
E 18th St & 17th Ave, Paterson, NJ 07501
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported fire alarm near 17th Avenue and 18th Street in Paterson. They checked a one-story building, found no visible fire or alarm sounding, and later determined it was an accidental trip that reset the alarm.
Down cable lines secured on North 1st and East Main
Fire
N 1st St & E Main St, Paterson, NJ 07522
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a report of wires down near North 1st Street and East Main Street. On scene, it was determined to be down cable lines that were secured with no imminent hazard reported.
Construction crew hits water main on Jefferson Street
Other Non-Crime Event
Jefferson St, Paterson, NJ 07522
As discussed during the dispatch call, engine 4 was dispatched to a possible water main break near Jefferson Street by North Second and Garfield Avenue in the Paterson area, where a construction crew reportedly struck the main.
Patient transported to hospital; one patient refused care
Medical Emergency
Madison Ave, Paterson, NJ 07503
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS units are transporting one patient to a local hospital after a medical incident, while another person reportedly refused medical care. The situation appears related to a prior command-level call in the area.
Unconscious gunshot victim near Market Street
Weapons
Market St, Paterson, NJ 07501
As discussed during the dispatch call, engine 1 was dispatched to a possible gunshot-related unconscious person near Market Street in Paterson, New Jersey. The unit reportedly arrived on scene.
Unconscious person reported at Park Ave and East 22nd St
Medical Emergency
Park Ave & E 22nd St, Paterson, NJ 07501
As discussed during the dispatch call, engine One was dispatched as a first responder to a possible unconscious person near East 22nd Street and Park Avenue in Paterson.
Commercial fire alarm at 319 Pennsylvania Avenue
Fire
305-319 Pennsylvania Ave, Paterson, NJ 07503
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a reported activated commercial fire alarm on Pennsylvania Avenue in Paterson.
Fire alarm sounding at Lafayette Street apartment
Fire
Lafayette St, Paterson, NJ 07501
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units responded to a possible unactivated commercial fire alarm at a five-story residential building near Lafayette Street and Rosa Parks Boulevard. Crews reported nothing visible from the outside and investigated, with the alarm reportedly sounding in an apartment.
Cooking smoke triggers grocery store fire alarm
Fire
Straight St, Paterson, NJ 07501
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to an activated fire alarm at a business near Straight Street and Van Houten Street in Paterson. The alarm was later determined to have been caused by smoke from cooking, and the alarm was reset with command terminated.
Approved fire pit at Hemlock Street parking lot
Fire
Hemlock St, Paterson, NJ 07503
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported rubbish fire near Hemlock Street and Main Street in Paterson. A third-party caller reported heavy smoke and uncertainty about whether it was burning wood or a structure. On arrival, a fire pit in the back of a parking lot was identified, and the response was reduced.
