Sewer gas mistaken for gas leak in Ridgefield, Ridgefield NJ
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a report of a gas odor near Bergen Boulevard and Edgewater Avenue in Ridgefield. Police determined the smell came from sewer gas, and all units were released after confirming there was no gas leak.
Audio|Heard on: Bergen NJ Fire-Tac Group Calls
Listen to dispatch call
01:24
Transcript:
00:00
What's the location on a call?
00:03
Location is at the intersection of Bergen Boulevard and Edgewater Avenue.
00:08
Got a report of odor of gas on the outside with a hydrant.
00:11
They're working on scene as well.
00:14
Received, you put me respond.
00:17
Received ten fifty-eight.
00:20
Forty-nine RF nine responding.
00:24
Received ten fifty-nine.
00:26
Hey, you can move me out.
00:29
Breeze, 1100.
00:31
Forty-nine RF nine is on the scene.
00:35
Police reporting a smell of sewerage, not gas at this time.
00:39
Holds all units in quarters while RF nine and RFA investigate.
00:45
Breeze, eleven oh one.
00:48
Forty-nine Ladder One returning to headquarters.
00:53
Fire car received.
00:56
Bergen Boulevard Command to Firecom.
00:59
Go, Firecom.
01:01
Public Service has been on the scene.
01:05
They assume, as per police, that it was sewer gas that a resident smelled while walking their dog.
01:13
Public Service will remain on the scene to follow up but is releasing all units and terminating command as advised.
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:
Bergen Blvd & Edgewater Ave, Ridgefield, NJ 07657
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