Fire alarm reported with engine crew contamination, Columbus OH
A fire alarm was reported near East Broad Street. Firefighters responded with multiple engines, trucks, and paramedic units. During the operation, one engine crew was contaminated by toxins and required decontamination. A hazardous materials team was requested to assist on the scene.
Audio|Source: Columbus Division of Fire, Franklin County Fire and EMS
05:45
Transcript:
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Up J. Mears Lane and Bothbrook, Maine, Dunkin' Downup, near East Broad Street, Fire alarm A, engine 5, ladder, ladder 5, respond on 10 alpha.
00:17
Work on getting the membrane has got a minute,
00:20
any main power.
00:26
Copy into the 22.
00:28
I'll put you on it and clear here 171.
00:51
medical group from command that's not to receive you want another paramedic appeal.
00:56
Four engines, one truck, one paramedic unit.
01:06
Next Avenue, Medic,
01:11
18, State Mission Man, near 8th Avenue.
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Respond on 9EAS1.
01:23
Let us know what you need.
01:30
agent from command.
01:34
Over time.
01:39
I need to move two engines to Division 1.
01:45
One truck to Division 1.
01:49
Division 1.
01:53
Sam, okay, I'm giving you an engine five screw,
01:55
engine six, and truck five. We're under Division I.
02:03
What was the truck number you're sending to Division I?
02:07
Five.
02:12
Stand from Sam, repeat, please.
02:16
We need to send one engine to the Roof Division.
02:22
sending the engine 7 through the roof division.
02:29
Engine 7, the roof division.
02:31
Prepare for the next assignment.
02:34
We have 9s on the scene.
02:36
I mean, this is Charlie Gil.
02:40
Charlie, you're getting to engine 8.
02:46
Receiving engine 8, thank you.
02:52
Go ahead.
02:53
Yes,
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sir, I need to order two ALS strike teams.
02:58
That is two ALS strike teams, sir.
03:02
Two ALS strike teams. Engine 10's on the scene.
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to respond in to set up medical unit rehab.
03:17
I'm sending you a paramedic 2 to establish unit rehab.
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Paramedic.
03:24
Arms are 2.
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Attention truck.
03:38
Yes, sir, you check with the Long Company, see if they have a keyholder respondent.
03:48
We have a... That group is established in the Alpha Bravo Corner.
03:59
We have Alpha Bravo Corner. We have Alpha Bravo Corner next to the medical group.
04:07
I need two assignments filled out.
04:10
I need an engine to Division 1 and an engine to Division Rove.
04:19
I'm sending the engine 9 to Division 1, Engine 10 to the Roots Division.
04:26
9 to Division 1, engine 10 to the Roof Division. Thank you.
04:34
You can let me know what you have in your staging at the time.
04:41
Staging has two engines,
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one truck,
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one paramedic unit,
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three tender strike teams.
04:53
Command from dispatch,
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you're at the 20 minute mark.
05:00
The mobile command.
05:06
Bombless firing in 32's on, seen nothing showing will be out of investigating.
05:13
32, you're only seen him.
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Engine 2,
05:21
exiting the structure, they've been contaminated with some toxins.
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We're going to need a HAZMAT[1] team.
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They're going to close decon at this time.
05:37
Division 1 message received engine 2 has been contaminated for leaving the structure. You're requesting HAZMAT[1]. Engine 2 is currently decon.
Police codes explained
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[1]
HAZMAT: Hazardous materials incident/team response
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Location mentioned:
Near E Broad St, Columbus, OH 43213
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