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Accidental fire alarm on Essex StreetOradell NJ

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audio iconFire & Arson
Essex St, Oradell, NJ 07649

As discussed during the dispatch call, units responded to a fire alarm on Essex Street in Oradell. The alarm was determined to be accidental, caused by minor smoke exposure. The system was reset, and all companies were cleared from the scene.

Audio|Heard on: Bergen County Metro Fire and Rescue - East
Listen to dispatch call
02:42
Transcript:
00:00
On a team 1700.
00:06
He's trying to get in touch with the superintendent.
00:11
Received, we'll keep you posted.
00:21
The alarm room.
00:26
Received, chief, we'll reach out 1702.
00:35
Standing by.
00:38
Hey, Dodge, we up to the lobby, please?
00:46
Essex Street command.
00:51
Chief, the address flags indicate the superintendent is located at an apartment.
00:56
We're also going to try to reach out to him on the phone.
01:06
Morning, you want to send somebody over to the door?
01:14
To deputy four.
01:18
Go to Essex Street five.
01:22
Chief, the superintendent gave us a code.
01:24
I'll give it to you on fire ground.
01:30
Not going to affect the sprinkler system either.
01:39
(number withheld).
01:42
I received it for you.
01:52
System three said you can come back up.
01:55
Let's give it a minute and see if it goes off again.
02:03
So please.
02:07
All right, let me know when you're out.
02:24
This was an accidental activation.
02:26
Occupant experienced some smoke exposure.
02:29
The alarm system has been reset.
02:31
We'll place all companies available, terminating Essex Street command.
02:36
Receiver, all companies are available.
02:39
Essex Street command terminated 1709.

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Essex St, Oradell, NJ 07649

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