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Emergency Incidents
Light pole down across roadway at Ward and Prince
Traffic
Ward St & Prince St, Paterson, NJ 07505
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to the intersection of Ward Street and Prince Street for a possible engine spill and a reported light pole lying across the roadway.
Person having seizure at Ward Street and Clark Street
Medical Emergency
Ward St & Clark St, Paterson, NJ 07505
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews were dispatched to a possible seizure near Ward Street and Clark Street in Paterson, with two units responding to the scene.
Structure fire completed near Pearl Street
Fire
Pearl St, Paterson, NJ 07501
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews completed operations at a building near Pearl Street, where power and gas were shut off at the street. Fire prevention was notified, and a police unit remained to secure the property after command ended.
Blocked fire hydrants at Getty Avenue intersections
Other Non-Crime Event
Getty Ave & Hemlock St, Paterson, NJ 07503
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were notified of possible blocked fire hydrants near Getty Avenue and Hemlock Street, and Getty Avenue and Elizabeth Street in Paterson.
Working structure fire in 2.5-story wood-frame building near Prospect St
Fire
Prospect St, Paterson, NJ 07505
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews reported a working structure fire with heavy fire throughout a two-and-a-half-story Type V wood-frame building near Prospect St in Paterson. Crews had water on the fire and stretched lines to protect exposures; PSE&G was requested to respond.
Working structure fire on Pearl Street in Paterson
Fire
Pearl St, Paterson, NJ 07501
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a working structure fire at a building on Pearl Street off Rosa Parks in Paterson, with smoke and heavy fire in the rear extending to upper floors and nearby exposures threatened. A possible second alarm is mentioned.
Accidental fire alarm at Knickerbocker Avenue business
Fire
Knickerbocker Ave, Paterson, NJ 07503
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units responded to a reported fire alarm at a commercial building near Knickerbocker Avenue in Paterson. Crews investigated a three-story wood-frame building and found no visible fire. The alarm was reported as an accidental activation and was reset before crews arrived.
Defective water heater causes minor basement leak
Other Non-Crime Event
Carroll St, Paterson, NJ 07501
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported minor water leak in a basement caused by a defective water heater near Carver Street. The leak was isolated, the homeowner was advised, and a plumber was en route to make repairs.
Water problem in basement on Carbon Street
Other Non-Crime Event
Carbon St, Paterson, NJ 07522
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a possible water issue in a basement near Carbon Street and North Ninth Street in Paterson, New Jersey.
Alarm activation at Oliver Street apartment building
Fire
Oliver St, Paterson, NJ 07501
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported fire alarm at a three-story residential building near Oliver Street and Mill Street. Units reported no visible smoke or fire and began investigating the sounding alarm.
Small cooking fire in apartment on East 19th Street
Fire
E 19th St, Paterson, NJ
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible cooking fire in an apartment on East 19th Street in Paterson, with crews ventilating the unit.
Multiple blocked fire hydrants on 21st Avenue
Road Closure
21st Ave, Paterson, NJ
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible traffic hazard involving multiple blocked hydrants on 21st Avenue between East 28th Street and Madison Avenue in Paterson, New Jersey, and requests police response.
Unattended cooking triggers fire response in Paterson
Fire
E 28th St, Paterson, NJ 07504
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a possible fire at an apartment building near East 28th Street and Broadway in Paterson. On-scene investigation found unattended cooking in an apartment, and the response was reduced to a few units.
Unattended cooking sets off fire alarm on East 19th
Fire
E 19th St, Paterson, NJ 07524
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units responded to a commercial fire alarm at a four-story occupied building near East 19th Street and nearby cross streets. Command later reported unattended cooking on the second floor. Additional units were dispatched to a separate possible fire at a location on East 28th Street.
Minor stove fire with extension on 20th Avenue
Fire
20th Ave, Paterson, NJ 07501
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported unattended cooking incident near 20th Avenue by State Street and Grace Street. The fire was out on arrival and was described as a minor stove fire with some extension, and a fire investigator was requested to examine the scene.
Commercial fire alarm at converted mill building
Fire
Van Houten St, Paterson, NJ 07505
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units were dispatched to a possible commercial fire alarm at a multi-story converted mill near Van Houten Street in Paterson, New Jersey.
Woman with foot wound transported to hospital in Paterson
Medical Emergency
Main St, Paterson, NJ
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews responded to a location on Main Street in Paterson for a 76-year-old woman with a wound on her foot. She was transported to the emergency room after an earlier apparent refusal of care was witnessed by family.
Commercial fire alarm on Main Street
Fire
Main St, Paterson, NJ 07505
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units were dispatched to a possible commercial fire alarm at a building near Main Street and nearby cross streets in Paterson, New Jersey.
Woman with foot wound and dizziness near Main Street
Medical Emergency
Main St, Paterson, NJ 07503
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible medical emergency near Main Street for a 76-year-old woman with a wound on her foot and dizziness.
Unattended cooking triggers fire alarm on Broadway
Fire
Broadway, Paterson, NJ 07501
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported fire alarm at an apartment building near Broadway and nearby cross streets. A five-story occupied residence was checked, and the alarm was found to be caused by unattended cooking on an upper floor. The response was reduced to a smaller crew.
