Gas alarm reported at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Worcester MA


The audio is radio traffic about a possible gas issue or alarm at East Hall at Worcester Polytechnic Institute near Boynton St. Fire units and command discuss staging at a hydrant and sending crews inside a four-story dormitory with gas meters to investigate. UMass is mentioned as needing a driver because they are temporarily out of service. A nearby address near Pullman Street is also mentioned for a first responder. No confirmed fire or hazardous condition is stated in the recording.
Audio|Source: Worcester City Fire and EMS
01:27
Transcript:
Engine 16, Ladder 2, Rescue 1, Car 3. near Boynton St, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, East Hall. Order an extra gas. Background channel is A Alpha Channel, 17 away. Follow. UMass is requesting the driver; they are temporarily out of service. Proceed, every out of service, 790. Take any file on. Nothing, sir. Who is he, (name withheld)? near Pullman Street for the first responder. 16 file information ready for it, following after 16 go ahead. Four-story dormitory. Worcester Polytechnic Institute is not on scene; we're going to have engine crews enter with a meter. 16 will stage at the hydrant. 16 will have White Street command or remain offensive. Receive engine 16 have your arrival. Command will be investigating with their meters at 1711.
Engine 16, Ladder 2, Rescue 1, Car 3. near Boynton St, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, East Hall. Order an extra gas. Background channel is A Alpha Channel, 17 away. Follow. UMass is requesting the driver; they are temporarily out of service. Proceed, every out of service, 790. Take any file on. Nothing, sir. Who is he, (name withheld)? near Pullman Street for the first responder. 16 file information ready for it, following after 16 go ahead. Four-story dormitory. Worcester Polytechnic Institute is not on scene; we're going to have engine crews enter with a meter. 16 will stage at the hydrant. 16 will have White Street command or remain offensive. Receive engine 16 have your arrival. Command will be investigating with their meters at 1711.
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Location mentioned:
Near Boynton St, Worcester, MA 01609
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