Individuals freed from elevator at mall loading dock, Paramus NJ
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Rescue / EntrapmentAs discussed during the dispatch call, rescue crews responded to the loading dock area of a large plaza in Paramus, New Jersey, where several individuals were trapped in a freight elevator. The elevator had been inadvertently shut down by mechanics while people were still inside. Security confirmed that all individuals were safely freed, and the elevator was restored to service without injuries.
Audio|Heard on: Paramus Fire Department
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02:5
Transcript:
00:00
Seven on scene in the plaza.
00:02
Is that a passenger elevator or a freight elevator?
00:11
Uh, seven oh, stand by.
00:19
Rescue seven's responding with three.
00:23
Where is it?
00:30
Fire dispatch 270.
00:33
Yeah,
00:34
I'll be out with security dispatch.
00:36
It'll be the freight elevator at the loading dock.
00:38
This is supervisor rescue.
00:44
Received, rescue, you copy?
00:48
Rescue 7 received.
00:55
All right, dispatch to rescue, just be advised.
00:59
Security on scene is reporting that those individuals are out of the elevator now.
01:18
Dispatch, you can return to rescue.
01:25
Received 70, rescue 7, you can return quarters.
01:34
Rescue 7, back in quarters.
01:38
Received rescue.
01:47
Plaza command to dispatch.
01:50
Passenger car number (number withheld) was inadvertently shut down by the mechanics with parties inside.
01:56
It's since been restored to service.
01:59
I'll be available.
02:00
Command terminated.
02:03
Received command, (number withheld).
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:
One Garden State Plaza Pkwy, Paramus, NJ 07652
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