Accidental fire alarm at Nelson Avenue building, Jersey City NJ
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to an accidental alarm near Nelson Avenue in Jersey City. Battalion 3 confirmed the scene was a two-story wood-frame structure. No fire was found, and the situation was confirmed as a false alarm. Crews checked the area for a leak in an apartment wall and cut power to the affected area as a precaution before returning to service.
Audio|Heard on: Jersey City Fire
Listen to dispatch call
01:40
Transcript:
00:00
Dispatch Battalion 3 is on the scene, near Nelson Avenue.
00:04
Two-story wood frame.
00:12
Telling for you, I'm seeing an Austin Avenue command.
00:24
That's from Battalion Four.
00:26
Near Gifford.
00:28
Apartment (number withheld) has a leak in the wall where we're able to cut the power to the affected area.
00:33
The supervisor is going to address the leak along with the fire department.
00:35
Was just determined at the box.
00:37
So company train determining box (number withheld).
00:41
All companies are ready.
01:11
Command from Engine 11.
01:14
Accidental alarm.
01:16
You can hold the first two truck companies, Engine 11, and return about.
01:28
Received.
01:30
Dispatch Nelson Avenue Command, Old Engine Company 11.
01:34
Ladder Company 74, an accidental alarm.
01:37
Engine 14 Battalion 3 are back in service, Channel 1.
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This transcript is automatically generated by AI from live dispatch audio. Dispatch communications may include background noise, overlapping speakers, or rapidly evolving situations, and automated transcription may not capture all details or context.
Location mentioned:
Nelson Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07307
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