Firefighters battle house fire near Garfield Ave, Jersey City NJ
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, firefighters responded to a structure fire at a two-story wood-frame residence near Garfield Avenue in Jersey City. The report indicated visible flames in the loft area, electrical hazards from arcing wires, and multiple firefighting units on scene conducting suppression operations.
Audio|Heard on: Jersey City Fire
Listen to dispatch call
04:21
Transcript:
00:00
Inside near Garfield,
00:03
Two-story wood frame with light bulbs at the rooftop.
00:08
Battery has the aerial up the roof.
00:14
We're in chief's safe here.
00:19
Thirteen Charlie, you can charge the line.
00:30
Water coming.
00:34
Sign two, ladder eight.
00:38
Yeah, ladder eight.
00:39
Got a high heat source with the thermal.
00:44
What was that message? Ladder eight.
00:47
Alpha bravo's tied in the structure, in the carport.
00:51
We got a high heat signature.
00:53
With the tech on the second floor.
00:55
Gonna need some more hooks up here.
00:58
Receive, we're sending hooks up now.
01:06
Received from dispatch.
01:10
Okay, I didn't try it.
01:12
Thank you. Just be advised, you're 20 minutes into the incident.
01:15
That's 20 minutes into the incident.
01:19
Received, 20 minutes into the incident.
01:30
Do you want the working fire assignment?
01:34
That's affirmative.
01:36
Received, working fire 0526 hours.
01:42
Dispatch, Deputy One's on the scene near Garfield Avenue.
01:49
Received, Deputy One, you're on scene.
01:57
Dispatch from Battalion Two, can you give me the red diamond?
02:09
Thanks, it's going to be Engine 17, Ladder 11, and Battalion 4.
02:12
Engine 17, Ladder 11, Battalion 4, you also have Squad 4 coming your way.
02:21
Received 17, Ladder 7, Battalion 4 and Squad 4.
02:26
That's affirmative.
02:35
Command from Engine 13, you got a wire arcing.
02:38
Can we try to secure the electric?
02:42
Received.
02:53
Tower Ladder 4 for Battalion 2, can you secure the electric?
02:58
Yeah Chief, we're on our way now.
03:02
Received.
03:15
Dispatch from Deputy One.
03:16
Deputy One's gonna assume command.
03:19
Where is Chief Deputy One? Assuming Garfield Avenue command.
03:33
Engine Thirteen.
03:35
A lot of folks.
03:45
Go ahead, fire department.
03:47
Go out up there.
03:52
And we're not in the room we needed.
04:03
Dispatch from Deputy One, near Garfield Avenue.
04:06
Two-story wood frame, two lines stretch.
04:11
Visible fire in the loft area.
04:20
Copy that, Chief Deputy One.
Disclaimer:
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:
Garfield Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07305
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