Fire crews investigate possible forced entry near East Madison, Dumont NJ
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Fire & ArsonAccording to the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a possible fire investigation near East Madison with indications of potential forced entry. They attempted to make contact with the homeowner, who was not fully cooperative, and planned patrol contact. Entry was later made through a basement window as part of the assessment.
Audio|Heard on: Dumont Fire
Listen to dispatch call
02:45
Transcript:
00:00
Grandfather, just on an update out of near East Madison.
00:03
We have nothing from the exterior.
00:04
We have crews going to be probably attempting to make entry until the residents investigate.
00:11
Careful!
00:28
Squad two is in service.
00:29
Try to run one.
00:37
Sorry for louder.
00:39
We're arriving, Madison.
00:46
Fire one, you can take the front of the building.
00:50
Just hold your crew right now.
00:51
We're gonna have to make entry if we do get in contact with somebody.
00:57
Not urgent.
01:00
Do we have any luck with emergency contact?
01:08
Command, be advised.
01:09
I did make contact with the homeowner.
01:11
She states she is in the city.
01:12
However, she does believe a family friend on Magnolia may have a key.
01:17
She was not exactly cooperative.
01:19
I believe patrol is going to try to make contact.
01:24
Fire engine doesn't want to be cooperative or take the door.
01:29
At four, she was made explicitly aware of that possibility.
01:58
All right, just hold on a watch for now.
02:02
Ten four. Anybody?
02:08
Squad two.
02:14
Come in, follow me by.
02:28
Manpower, we made entry through a basement window on the Bravo side.
02:33
Add 41431.
02:42
With the exception of Engine 3 and Engine 4, you can return.
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Location mentioned:
E Madison Ave, Dumont, NJ 07628
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