brush fire near mercer park aquatic center, Iowa City IA
Fire & ArsonFirefighters responded to a brush fire in a wooded area near Mercer Park Aquatic Center and railroad tracks in Iowa City. The fire stretched a long distance but was not spreading rapidly. Access challenges were noted due to nearby fenced areas, and the railroad company was notified to suspend train traffic during operations.
Audio|Source: Johnson County Fire/EMS
04:41
Transcript:
00:00
Yeah, we're out at Mercer Park south of the ballfield, south of the railroad tracks.
00:05
There's a fire in a wooded area.
00:07
It's a pretty long stretch.
00:08
Is the gator available?
00:11
Negative, the gator doesn't have the sliding unit on it yet.
00:15
All right, copy.
00:17
I might request engine one just for extra manpower.
00:21
Code 2[1] is fine.
00:24
Copy, I'll have Dispatch page it out.
00:27
Jake, I'm from Engine 3.
00:33
Could you also notify the railroad we're operating right beside the tracks?
00:37
10.4?
00:39
Engine 3 from Battalion Chief.
00:42
Go ahead.
00:43
Jaycom from Quintz.
00:45
Just checking, do you think you need hills or anybody like that with one of their off-road vehicles?
00:55
No, it's not spreading super fast.
00:57
I think we can stretch it.
00:58
It's going to be a long one.
01:01
Copy.
01:06
218 entered home.
01:10
Engine 1.
01:17
JTAS4-1. Respond to Weather Fire.
01:20
Mercer Park Aquatic Center.
01:22
At near Bradford Drive, Iowa City.
01:26
Cross streets are Arthur Street and Baker Street.
01:36
Engine 1. J-TAS4-1.
01:40
Respond to Weatherfire.
01:42
Mercer Park Aquatic Center.
01:44
At near Bradford Drive, Iowa City.
01:48
Cross streets are Arthur Street and Baker Street.
01:57
J-Com, you want to know.
02:01
J-Combe, J-Combe from point four on the event.
02:04
Good.
02:10
I just want to let you know we're having some issues with the alarm panel here.
02:13
We've tried to reset it, but I have a feeling you may get some subsequent alarms here.
02:19
Just let me know if and when you do.
02:22
Copy.
02:23
We're going to remain on scene here for a few minutes trying to have been late.
02:28
Easy ones on eight.
02:39
J-combe-0-29 is back in the service.
02:42
Back in service.
02:48
Engine theory from engine one.
02:55
Go ahead.
03:01
Hey, just checking what you need.
03:03
I presume code two.
03:10
Yeah, code is fine.
03:11
He's got a fire in a wooded area.
03:13
It's a really long stretch.
03:15
It's not spreading super fast, but first trying to get to it.
03:20
What's our best access?
03:26
Engine 3 from J-Comcast for you guys is 43.
03:29
I'll let the train track company know and they advise there should be no train traffic in the next two hours.
03:35
Copy, thank you.
03:37
Engine 1 soon, buy 1.
03:43
Engine 1.
03:45
Engine 1 from Engine 3, we're positioned on Dover.
03:48
I think it's probably going to be our best access.
03:52
10 4, see your GPS, we'll meet you there.
04:00
Engine 3 for measure 1.
04:05
Go ahead.
04:11
Hey, is this all on the north side of the tracks or has it gone to the other side? Just looking at the map, if we came in industrial,
04:19
I got hydrant and parking lot that looks like just south of your location.
04:27
Yeah, there's the P&G lot that it's all fenced off, so access might be difficult.
04:33
Copy.
04:35
We'll have our line in place here in a couple minutes, and we should be good.
04:40
Now,
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
Code 2: Priority response without lights and siren (urgent, non-emergency)
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Location mentioned:
Near Bradford Dr, Iowa City, IA 52240
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