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Emergency Incidents
Garage fire at two-story home on Pearl Street
Fire
Pearl St, Paterson, NJ 07501
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a working fire in a two-story residence with a garage fire on Pearl Street in Paterson. A firefighter reportedly suffered a leg injury and was removed from the scene, and a second alarm was requested.
Firefighter treated for minor leg injury at fire scene
Medical Emergency
Pearl St, Paterson, NJ 07501
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a reported mayday for a firefighter at a building fire near Pearl Street. The mayday was later canceled, and the firefighter was removed from the building with minor leg injuries and was outside awaiting EMS. The fire was reported in a garage at a two-story wood-frame building with apartments above.
Garage fire spreads to apartment near Pearl Street in Paterson
Fire
Pearl St, Paterson, NJ 07501
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported working fire in the garage of an occupied multi-story wood-frame residential building on Pearl Street between Auburn and Summer Streets. The fire was confirmed on the first floor and appeared to be spreading upward into the apartment above. A second alarm was requested, crews searched the building, and a firefighter with minor leg injuries was treated on scene.
Unconscious woman found in blue minivan on Marshall St
Medical Emergency
Marshall St & Mary St, Paterson, NJ 07503
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to the intersection of Marshall Street and Mary Street in Paterson for a reported unconscious woman behind the wheel of a blue Honda minivan with hazard lights on.
Alarm and sprinkler activation near Chadwick Street in Paterson
Fire
Chadwick St, Paterson, NJ 07503
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported alarm activation at a four-story building near Chadwick Street in Paterson. They investigated the second-floor hallway, found no visible smoke or fire, and restored the alarm system before returning most units to service.
Gas odor reported in apartment building on Courtland Street
Fire
Courtland St, Paterson, NJ 07503
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported strong odor of gas inside a four-story building near Courtland Street between Leslie Street and Levine Street in Paterson, New Jersey. The odor was reported by a tenant in an upper-floor apartment near a water heater, and units began an interior investigation.
Fire extinguished on 17th Avenue in Paterson
Fire
17th Ave, Paterson, NJ
As discussed during the dispatch call, crews responded to a fire on 17th Avenue in Paterson. Command reported the fire was extinguished, overhaul and investigation were completed, and units returned to service.
Second floor fire on 17th Ave in Paterson
Fire
17th Ave, Paterson, NJ
As discussed during the dispatch call, firefighters reported a fire on the second floor near 17th Avenue in Paterson. Command advised dispatch to hold additional companies while crews continued overhaul operations with Engine 1 and Ladder 1, and other units were to return to service.
Second floor fire in Paterson home on 17th Avenue
Fire
17th Ave, Paterson, NJ 07513
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a residential alarm at a home on 17th Avenue between Madison Avenue and East 21st Street. The alarm was upgraded to a possible fire on the second floor, and crews later reported smoke and declared a working fire at the occupied residence.
Fire alarm at residential high-rise on Godwin Street
Fire
Godwin St, Paterson, NJ 07501
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units were dispatched to a general fire alarm at a multi-story residential building near Godwin Street between Bridge Street and a dead end. Crews arrived and reported nothing showing while they investigated the alarm.
Traffic accident reported on Summer Street
Traffic
Summer St, Paterson, NJ
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reported a traffic accident near Summer Street in Paterson. A unit was sent to the scene, but later reported not seeing any BLS or other responders, and dispatch was waiting for a callback.
Unconscious woman found at apartment on Bloomfield Ave
Medical Emergency
Bloomfield Ave Apt 2, Paterson, NJ 07503
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews were dispatched to an apartment on Bloomfield Avenue near Pacific Street and Atlantic Street in Paterson for a reported unconscious woman.
Gasoline odor in hallway after juvenile spill
Fire
Peach St, Paterson, NJ 07503
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews investigated a reported gas odor at a building near Peach Street in Paterson. They used a meter and found no gas readings. A tenant reported a minor juvenile spilling gasoline in the front hallway, and fire units requested police for possible vandalism, though no gasoline puddles were found.
Crew investigates reported gas odor at building
Fire
Van Houten St, Paterson, NJ 07505
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to the Van Houten Street area in Paterson for a reported odor of gas. Responders checked for natural gas with a meter and reported negative readings while remaining on scene and continuing to investigate at a multi-story building.
Forced entry for medical alarm at East 33rd Street
Other Non-Crime Event
E 33rd St Apt 2a, Paterson, NJ 07504
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a possible forced entry or lockout at an apartment on East 33rd Street in Paterson. Another unit was sent to a separate location on Van Houten Street for an odor of gas, and crews reported no gas detected while waiting for police.
Fire alarm investigation at multi-story building near Beech St
Fire
Beech St, Paterson, NJ 07501
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews investigated a reported smoke detector/fire alarm activation at a multi-story building near Beech St in Paterson. Units checked the exterior and the (number withheld)-floor hallway and reported conditions negative with nothing found.
Fire crews respond to gas odor on B Street
Fire
Cedar St, Paterson, NJ 07501
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units were dispatched to a possible gas odor near Cedar Street and Oak Street in Paterson, New Jersey.
Person found unconscious near Park Avenue in Paterson
Medical Emergency
Park Ave, Paterson, NJ 07504
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical responders were dispatched to a possible unconscious person near Park Avenue in Paterson.
Fire alarm activation at Redwood Avenue building
Fire
Redwood Ave, Paterson, NJ 07522
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units were dispatched to a possible activated fire alarm at a three-story wood-frame building near Redwood Ave in Paterson. Engine 2 arrived on scene and began investigating while establishing command.
Patient transported to hospital with family member aboard
Medical Emergency
Main St, Paterson, NJ 07503
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS is transporting one patient to a hospital with a family member on board.
