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Emergency Incidents
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.
Person needing medical help near Lafayette Street in Paterson
Medical Emergency
Lafayette St, Paterson, NJ 07524
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews are responding to a possible medical emergency near Lafayette Street after a passerby reported that someone needed help. Engine 5 and EMS 5 are en route.
Two cars collide in Wells Fargo parking lot
Traffic
Union Ave, Paterson, NJ 07522
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a two-car crash in a bank parking lot on Union Avenue involving a gray Honda and a white Nissan. The drivers apparently did not want a report and exchanged license plate information.
First-floor carbon monoxide alarm near Borman Avenue in Paterson
Fire
Belmont Ave, Paterson, NJ 07522
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible carbon monoxide detector activation on the first floor of a building near Belmont Avenue in Paterson, and fire units are requested to respond.
First-floor fire alarm at Belmont Avenue building
Fire
Belmont Ave, Paterson, NJ 07522
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible first-floor fire alarm or smoke detector activation at a building near Belmont Avenue in Paterson, with fire crews requested to respond.
Unconscious person found inside white car near Park Ave
Medical Emergency
Park Ave, Paterson, NJ 07501
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible unconscious person inside a white car near Park Avenue and nearby cross streets in Paterson, New Jersey.
Third-floor apartment fire displaces residents
Fire
E 23rd St, Paterson, NJ 07513
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported fire on the third floor of a three-story wood-frame building near East 23rd Street in Paterson. They checked the area with thermal imaging, completed a secondary search with no additional hot spots found, and the building was declared uninhabitable. The Red Cross assisted in relocating 17 occupants, including 14 adults and three children, before command was terminated.
Female patient transported to St Joseph's Paterson hospital
Medical Emergency
Main St, Paterson, NJ 07503
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews report a female patient being transported to a hospital in Paterson with advanced life support on board after basic life support was on scene near Main Street.
Patient with low blood pressure at dialysis center
Medical Emergency
Getty Ave, Paterson, NJ 07503
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS responded to a dialysis center on Getty Avenue in Paterson for a possible hypotensive patient who was to be transported.
Person unconscious near Atlantic Street, Paterson
Medical Emergency
Atlantic St, Paterson, NJ 07503
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency units were dispatched to a possible unconscious person and later a chest pain call at a location on Atlantic Street in Paterson. Another unit was already at the same address for the unconscious patient. A separate medical call for a seizure was reported at a memory club on Route 4.
Person with breathing problems in college lobby
Medical Emergency
College Blvd, Paterson, NJ 07505
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS is dispatched to a college lobby on College Boulevard in Patterson for a possible breathing problem.
Apartment fire on East 12th Street displaces residents
Fire
E 12th St, Paterson, NJ 07524
As discussed during the dispatch call, firefighters reported that a structure fire on 12th Street in Paterson was extinguished and overhauled. The investigation was completed, and seven occupants were being relocated by the Red Cross while the building manager remained on scene.
Resident near Levine Street in Paterson reports breathing trouble
Medical Emergency
24-28 Levine St, Paterson, NJ 07503
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers and firefighters responded to a possible medical issue at an apartment on Levine Street in Paterson. A woman reported trouble breathing and panic but later said she did not need an ambulance at that time.
Cooking sets off fire alarm on Levine Street
Fire
24-28 Levine St, Paterson, NJ 07503
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a fire alarm at a three-story residential building near Levine Street in Paterson. Nothing was visible from the outside, and the alarm was traced to unattended cooking. The alarm was reset and command was terminated.
Mutual aid to second alarm fire in Paterson
Fire
Lafayette St, Paterson, NJ 07524
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were requested for mutual aid to a reported second alarm fire near Lafayette Street in Paterson, with units directed to meet at the Riverside Firehouse.
Fire mutual aid requested for McBride Avenue
Fire
McBride Ave, Paterson, NJ 07501
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews in Woodland Park are requested to send one engine to stand by at a firehouse near McBride Avenue in Paterson for a reported working fire.
Injured firefighter to be taken to hospital after fire
Medical Emergency
Main St, Paterson, NJ 07503
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports an injured firefighter being transported to a hospital after a reported garage fire near Main Street in Paterson. Multiple fire units are on scene and crews are making progress on the incident.
Garage and first floor fire on Pearl Street
Fire
Pearl St, Paterson, NJ 07501
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a garage fire near Pearl Street in Paterson. The fire had slightly extended to the first floor, but the main body of the fire was knocked down. An injured firefighter was transported to a hospital, and electricians were requested to respond to the scene. Additional alarm companies were later released as the incident was brought under control.
Mutual aid response to fire in Paterson
Fire
Lafayette St, Paterson, NJ 07524
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews are requested for mutual aid to a fire near Lafayette Street in Paterson, with (number withheld) directed to respond and remain with the fire.
Firefighter injured leg at fire near Pearl Street in Paterson
Medical Emergency
Pearl St, Paterson, NJ 07501
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a reported structure fire near Pearl Street and Summer Street in Paterson after a firefighter was reported to have a leg injury. The firefighter was removed from the scene and the injury was described as non-life-threatening while basic life support was awaited.