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Emergency Incidents
Activated fire alarm on Lincoln Street
Fire
Lincoln St, Paterson, NJ 07501
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews are responding to a possible activated fire alarm at a building near Lincoln Street and Park Lane in Paterson.
Smoke condition in basement of converted mill
Fire
Courtland St, Paterson, NJ 07503
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units responded to a reported fire alarm at a four-story converted mill near Courtland Street in Paterson. Crews reported a very smoky basement but no visible fire and began investigating while establishing command.
Small fire in porta potty at Montgomery Park
Fire
Montgomery St, Paterson, NJ 07501
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported fire in a portable toilet inside Montgomery Park. The fire, involving possible paraphernalia burning, was extinguished by Engine 5, and an investigator was assigned to review the incident.
Portable toilets on fire in Montgomery Park
Fire
Montgomery St, Paterson, NJ 07501
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a possible fire initially reported at a building on Montgomery Street in Paterson. Command later clarified that the fire was in the portable toilets in Montgomery Park near Montgomery Street and Rosa Parks Boulevard. Units staged while crews located the fire in the park restroom area.
Elderly woman with low oxygen and rapid pulse at health center
Medical Emergency
Hamilton St, Paterson, NJ 07505
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched Code 3 to a health facility for a reported 86-year-old woman with low oxygen and a rapid pulse.
False water flow alarm at Madison Avenue building
Fire
Madison Ave, Paterson, NJ 07503
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to an activated fire alarm from water flow at a large one-story building near Madison Avenue and nearby cross streets. They found no visible fire or alarm sounding and determined it was a defective fire valve and sprinkler system. The system was left active, and fire prevention was to check the building in the morning.
Odor of gas reported in apartment kitchen
Fire
Fair St Apt 2a, Paterson, NJ 07501
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to an apartment on Fair Street in Paterson for a reported odor of gas in the kitchen. Responding units reported a two-story building with nothing visible and continued investigating.
Car hits fire hydrant near school on Mercer Street
Traffic
Mercer St & Warren St, Paterson, NJ 07524
As discussed during the dispatch call, police were requested to respond near Mercer Street and Warren Street by a school for a report that a car apparently struck a hydrant.
Gas odor reported inside Paterson duplex
Fire
Keen St, Paterson, NJ 07524
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported odor of gas inside a residence near Keen Street and Mercer Street in Paterson. Units investigated a two-and-a-half-story wood-frame duplex and established command on scene.
Infant with unusual breathing near Pearl Street in Paterson
Medical Emergency
Pearl St, Paterson, NJ 07501
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to an apartment near Pearl Street, close to Rosa Parks Boulevard and East 18th Street, for a 20-day-old baby reported to have unusual breathing.
Odor of gas reported on Wall Ave in Paterson
Fire
191-197 Wall Ave, Paterson, NJ 07504
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units were dispatched to a location near Wall Ave and nearby cross streets for a reported odor of gas outside, with a caller reporting a possible gas leak in the area.
Residential fire alarm activation on Carlisle Ave
Fire
Carlisle Ave, Paterson, NJ 07501
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units were dispatched to a reported residential alarm activation near Carlisle Avenue and nearby cross streets, with the alarm company reporting activation from a specific zone.
Engine responds to pediatric injury near 11th Ave in Paterson
Medical Emergency
11th Ave, Paterson, NJ 07514
As discussed during the dispatch call, engine 5 is dispatched as a first responder to a possible pediatric injury near the 400 block of 11th Avenue by East 25th Street and East 26th Street in Paterson, New Jersey.
Person unconscious with labored breathing at Main St
Medical Emergency
Main St, Paterson, NJ 07505
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency responders were sent to a location near Main Street for a reported medical emergency involving a person who was unconscious and having labored breathing, with advanced life support requested.
Person found unconscious at (address_number withheld) East 18th Street in Paterson
Medical Emergency
E 18th St, Paterson, NJ 07514
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched for a possible unconscious person near East 18th Street in Paterson.
Person found unconscious near 12th Ave and Hamilton Ave
Medical Emergency
E 18th St, Paterson, NJ 07514
As discussed during the dispatch call, engine 5 was dispatched to a location near East 18th Street and Hamilton Avenue in Paterson for a possible unconscious person.
Infant possibly locked inside apartment near Fair Street
Medical Emergency
Fair St, Paterson, NJ 07501
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews are responding to a reported lockout at an apartment on Fair Street, where a young child may be locked inside the residence.
Police requested for crash at Market and Madison
Traffic
Madison Ave & Market St, Paterson, NJ 07501
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic indicates a possible motor vehicle accident at the intersection of Market Street and Madison Avenue, with a police unit requested to respond. Engine One advised they were not involved in the crash.
Fire alarm at wood factory on East 26th Street
Fire
Jetline pool parts, 80 E 26th St, Paterson, NJ 07514
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units responded to a reported fire alarm at a three-story commercial wood factory near East 26th Street in Paterson. Crews investigated and found no alarms sounding, with the alarm system reported out and a building representative on scene. The response was reduced to a smaller engine and ladder company.
Person with trouble breathing at Buffalo Avenue
Medical Emergency
Buffalo Ave, Paterson, NJ 07503
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible breathing problem at a residence near Buffalo Avenue in Paterson.