Arson assessment at Tamien light rail station, San Jose CA


The audio is a coordination call after a fire near Tamien light rail station. A VTA supervisor is on scene and will go to a location near Almaden Road. Fire units mention the walking trail as the best access. The sheriff's office is responding with an estimated 30-minute arrival to check for arson.
Audio|Source: San Jose Fire
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Transcript:
VTA[1] supervisor is already on scene at Tamien light rail station. He will respond to a location near Almaden Road. I am off the 87 freeway; best access is the walking trail. Give him my engine 37 cell phone for contact. Command 21 is on scene. Tone 1 says they will meet the supervisor at the city on the dead road. The sheriff's office is responding with about a 30-minute ETA to assess damage for possible arson[2].
VTA[1] supervisor is already on scene at Tamien light rail station. He will respond to a location near Almaden Road. I am off the 87 freeway; best access is the walking trail. Give him my engine 37 cell phone for contact. Command 21 is on scene. Tone 1 says they will meet the supervisor at the city on the dead road. The sheriff's office is responding with about a 30-minute ETA to assess damage for possible arson[2].
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
VTA: Valley Transportation Authority
[2]
arson: Criminal fire investigation
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Location mentioned:
VTA Tamien Station Parking Lot, San Jose, CA 95110
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