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Emergency Incidents
63-year-old woman with weakness and abnormal labs
Medical Emergency
Center St, Union, NJ 07083
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS was dispatched to a care center on Pittstown Road in Union Township for a 63-year-old woman with general weakness and abnormal lab results, with doctors requesting transport for evaluation.
Gas odor reported near curb on Walker Avenue
Fire
Walker Ave, Union, NJ 07083
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units investigated a faint gas odor near the curb by the street in front of a Mill Run side location near Walker Avenue. Meter readings were zero, the apparent source was underground, and the gas company was requested to handle the situation.
Gas odor checked at Walker Avenue home
Fire
Walker Ave, Union, NJ 07083
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported gas odor at a residence near Walker Avenue in Union, New Jersey. The situation was investigated as an outside odor with no gas reading found inside the home, and the resident planned to replace the meters.
Minor crash on Hillside Avenue, no injuries reported
Traffic
Hillside Ave, Union, NJ 07083
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported private motor vehicle accident near Hillside Avenue and Hollywood in Union, New Jersey. The caller reported no symptoms or injuries, and units arrived to check the scene.
Downed communication wires at Liberty Avenue home
Fire
Liberty Ave, Union, NJ 07083
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a report of downed communication wires on Liberty Ave in Union. Units checked the area and secured the wires back to a house, then advised that a phone service provider may need to inspect further before clearing the call.
Two people evaluated after crash at Liberty and Cross
Traffic
Cross St, Union, NJ 07088
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic indicates a possible motor vehicle crash near Liberty and Cross streets in Union, with vehicles being picked up and units cleared from the scene.
Injury crash involving two cars on I-78 eastbound
Traffic
I-78, Union, NJ
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible injury crash involving two vehicles on I-78 eastbound near exit 52 in Union, New Jersey. State police and DOT are on scene investigating, and fire units are responding.
Smoke detector alarm at Grandview Avenue home
Fire
Grandview Ave, Union, NJ 07083
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units responded to a reported structure fire alarm at a building near Grandview Ave and North Ave. A first-floor smoke detector was activated, possibly due to a low battery, and crews arrived outside the building and established command.
Patient refused medical assistance and transport
Medical Emergency
Center St, Union, NJ 07083
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency responders reported that a patient signed a refusal of medical assistance and also declined transport to a wellness center near Center Street in Union, New Jersey.
Female with nosebleed at Kean University dorm
Medical Emergency
Bartlett Hall, 1000 Morris Ave, Union, NJ 07083
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS is responding to a possible medical issue involving a female with a nosebleed in a dormitory room at a university on Morris Avenue.
Female with severe nosebleed at university dorm room
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a medical call in a room at Hennings Hall on the Kean University campus for a female with a severe nosebleed. The patient was reported alert and conscious and apparently requested transport to the campus wellness center instead of an ambulance. Responders were advised that she had reportedly coughed up blood about 10 minutes before they arrived.
Burnt food triggers fire alarm at Chester Gardens
Fire
W Sumner Ave, Union, NJ 07083
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a possible automatic fire alarm at Chester Gardens on West End Avenue after a report of burnt chicken on the third floor near an elevator.
Cut communication wires on Monticello Street
Utility Hazard
Monticello St, Union, NJ 07083
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a utility hazard involving cut communication wires near Monticello Street. The wires were secured with caution tape, and a garbage truck from a local company waited for police to complete a report before fire units were released.
Garbage truck damages house lines on Monticello
Traffic
Monticello St, Union, NJ 07083
As discussed during the dispatch call, a garbage truck reportedly struck communication and house service lines and damaged siding near Monticello Street. Police were requested to take a property damage report after the truck also brought down communication wires at another nearby address on Monticello Street.
Disabled vehicle blocking entrance at Tampa Place
Traffic
Tampa Pl, Union, NJ 07083
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to a possible traffic obstruction near Tampa Place in Union, New Jersey, where a vehicle reportedly ran out of gas and may be blocking an entrance.
Low communication wire reported on Ward Street
Fire
Ward St, Union, NJ 07083
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported low-hanging communication wire across an alley or driveway near Ward Street in Union, New Jersey. Engine 3 arrived, established work command, and planned to attempt to reattach the wire.
Student experiencing blurred vision and dizziness at school
Medical Emergency
N 3rd St, Union, NJ 07083
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS are responding to a possible medical issue involving a student at Union High School near the rock entrance on North Third Street.
Person having diabetic emergency on West Washington Street
Medical Emergency
Maple St, Union, NJ
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a possible diabetic emergency on West Washington Street in Union Township, between Eaton and North Maple, where a person was reportedly standing in the middle of traffic.
Heavy smoke from attic in house fire on Cochran Avenue
Fire
US-22, Union, NJ 07083
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers report a possible working house fire at a residence near Cochran Avenue in Union, New Jersey, with heavy smoke coming from the attic or third floor and fire crews requested.
Person injured after falling down stairs at Liberty Ave
Medical Emergency
Liberty Ave, Union, NJ 07083
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews were dispatched to a possible fall victim who reportedly fell down several flights of stairs at a first-floor location on Liberty Avenue in Union, New Jersey.
