Tree branch down on power line causes transformer issue, Demarest NJ
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Fire & ArsonAccording to the dispatch call, a tree branch fell on a primary power line near Serpentine Road in Demarest, New Jersey, causing a transformer problem. The electric utility Orange & Rockland was notified and is responding.
Audio|Heard on: Bergen NJ Fire-Tac Group Calls
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01:31
Transcript:
00:00
Show response, Serpentine.
00:03
Receive, and be advised you may respond at the Serpentine Road.
00:07
Report of power when possible a transformer explosion.
00:12
Not quite too tough.
00:15
Nine car one, a second.
00:17
Nine car one.
00:20
We're flying Serpentine Road.
00:25
Receipts.
00:26
Once they get a better location from PDL, you know.
00:28
We've got to have Serpentine run by headquarters for a possible transformer explosion.
00:33
O&R was notified.
00:36
All right, very good.
00:39
There's a car two, fire.
00:41
Nine car two.
00:45
Show me in the area.
00:47
I'll be starting to come in, and I'll be investigated.
00:50
Receive,
00:52
(number withheld).
00:55
Serpentine Command to FireCom.
00:58
Go to fire come.
01:01
I got a poll number ready.
01:04
You can go ahead with it.
01:10
(number withheld) over (number withheld).
01:14
It's going to be a tree branch that came down on a primary.
01:18
Pull the transformer.
01:19
There's no notify Orange & Rockland.
01:22
And they can use the address for the firehouse for it.
01:25
It's directed next to it.
01:27
They were notified.
01:29
They're going to be responding on the demo date with the full number.
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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:
Serpentine Rd, Demarest, NJ 07627
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