Water main break near High St in Elizabeth, Elizabeth NJ
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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire department crews responded to a possible water main break near High Street in Elizabeth. They confirmed the break, checked nearby hydrants, and coordinated with the water company and public works to manage the situation. Hydrant pressure was verified as normal, and no further hazards were found.
Audio|Heard on: Union NJ Fire-Tac Group Calls
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Transcript:
00:00
Engine one's on scene near High St.
00:03
We do have a water main break.
00:07
Right here.
00:10
Dispatch from engine one, can you notify the water company to respond? We're also in the process of checking the hydrant.
00:17
Right here.
00:19
This is dispatch from engine one.
00:20
Can you have this caller step outside?
00:24
Received, we'll call back.
00:27
Engine one's advised it was called in by a traffic officer.
00:32
I'll see if he's still in the area.
00:35
Engine one received, you don't need to call him back.
00:38
If you can notify DPW also to respond to the spread saw from DPW.
00:44
Received.
00:46
Engine one checked the hydrant, pressure is good.
00:49
There's no further hazard.
00:50
You could terminate High St, engine one's available.
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Location mentioned:
High St, Elizabeth, NJ 07202
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