Hazardous gas detected near hole on Dr. Ford Drive, St. Petersburg FL


Crews responded to hazardous gas readings near a hole between 405 and 407 Dr. Ford Drive. Initial gas readings were zero until about 30 feet from the hole, with the highest at the front of 407. Fire department checked nearby structures for gas pockets. The utility company Clearwater Gas was called to assist. No injuries or fire reported, and the situation is being monitored for safety.
Audio|Source: Pinellas County Fire and EMS
04:14
Transcript:
00:00
Angel 47 command.
00:03
Drive 47.
00:06
Flood 47.
00:08
I was approaching from the south to north.
00:10
We have zero readings until we get near Dr. Ford Drive.
00:13
That's when the readings began about 30 feet from the hole.
00:19
I copy.
00:22
When you get the opportunity, you can check inside any structures around the area to make sure that they're clear and there's no gas pockets.
00:33
Firepack Bravo, Rescue 48, Unconscious Maintain, Bob, Shop, 2041, Range Road, Crete 271B, Rescue 48, Fire Attack, Bravo.
00:47
Fire Attack, Bravo.
00:50
Understood, Engine 42 with patient. Your son, Star is (number withheld).
01:04
Engine 14 breathing problems, Illinois of a condo near Ulmerton Road, grid 406A, engine 14, FireTac[1], Bravo.
01:17
Earl, Ulmerton Road,
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Grid 40,
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FireTac[1], Bravo.
01:34
Engine 12 was patient.
01:39
Comson, engine 12, you're with patient. Sunset was going to be (number withheld).
01:47
There's 727 . C, C, squad 22, fire, check all.
01:49
6-5-clear-ruder command, 20-minute timer.
01:56
Region 35, long team, two vehicles, minor damage,
02:01
all occupants out, show region 35 is that school.
02:07
Also, in the squad one team, two vehicles from our damage investigating all occupants are out.
02:12
Also, 10-minute notification[2].
02:18
Rescue 48, I'm not patient.
02:22
Understood. Rescue 48 was patient.
02:24
Your Sunstar is (number withheld).
02:30
Power Tech Charlie, Rescue 41.
02:32
Breathing problems.
02:33
Morton-in-Plent.
02:34
Rehab Center near Corbitt Street, Grid 305E.
02:38
Rescue 41. PowerTech Charlie.
02:42
Power-Tac Charlie.
02:45
25's patient.
02:50
5 with B, since something is going to be 254.
02:57
Charlie, engine 29, false, focus, Vago point condo-1, focus Diego point Boulevard, grid 564B, engine 29, fire attack Charlie.
03:10
Message.
03:12
Drug point can cancel at their discretion.
03:16
Copy that, thank you, truck one available.
03:19
I'll sit for sure you available.
03:25
Quad 447 commands.
03:28
Man, go ahead, SWAT 417.
03:33
There's zero readings near Dr. Ford Drive, unable to gain access to the home, but there's zero readings in the front porch area.
03:43
407 is where the readings are the highest, which is right in front of it.
03:47
And then there's no readings south of 405.
03:53
I copy.
03:58
Park, manor question.
04:00
Clearwater fans.
04:03
We get an ETA on Clearwater Gas.
04:05
I understand.
04:06
Stand by.
04:09
Disregard dispatch.
04:10
We have a visual on them now.
04:12
They're on team.
04:13
I understand. Bring them on team.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
FireTac: Fire tactical radio channel
[2]
10-minute notification: Status/benchmark update at 10 minutes from dispatch or on scene
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Location mentioned:
Near 5th St S Ste 2, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
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