Gas leak investigation at Elkridge Branch Library, Elkridge MD
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire units responded to a report of a possible gas leak in the boiler room at Elkridge Branch Library near Washington Boulevard. After investigation, only a light gas odor was found and no danger was present.
Audio|Heard on: Howard County Fire Dispatch
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04:14
Transcript:
00:00
One, non-un units alerted, called and route with the exception of Engine 5 and Truck 5.
00:04
We have been alerted, Elkridge Branch Library, near Washington Boulevard.
00:09
There is a gas leak inside the boiler room at 1500.
00:18
Over County, engine truck 5 route.
00:21
Engine 5, Truck 5, 1.
00:24
Engine 5, Truck 5, 15.01.
00:30
The ones on location have a single story library and will be investigating.
00:35
We're going to be staged on the Bravo corner, able to jack back to the hydrant if we need to.
00:41
One one will have commander in the investigation.
00:43
With the exception of the second engine company, have everyone else level one stage on Brownberry.
00:52
Carver County Engine 5 direct.
00:57
Is right one-one on location with county and investigating 501.
01:05
The 21's on location.
01:08
One two on location one two on fifty other.
01:16
I'm going to fix five you're responding to (number withheld) Unit 519.
01:24
For trouble breathing.
01:27
Anandala County's talk to Bravo.
01:30
15-0-1-14-1-14-1 on your location.
01:41
That's right.
01:43
The Italian one's a rock.
01:52
99154. Okay.
01:57
Howard. Command.
02:00
Currently have no orders.
02:02
6.5 switching over.
02:05
6.5 down. All right.
02:10
Overcat, Andrew, the truck powder on.
02:14
Power strike, 1504.
02:19
Command 1-2-1.
02:23
Go ahead.
02:28
The lady of the library that said she smelled it in the boiler room currently does not have a key.
02:32
Can you open the knock box and see if there's a key to the boiler room in the knock box?
02:40
We have library staff with us now.
02:42
(name withheld) is getting us the key.
02:47
5, that's T2.2.
02:52
8.5. 15 is up.
02:58
Stand.
03:02
I'm a very light odor with nobody from the boiler room.
03:05
The cold with 1-1 and 1-2-1 for now while we finish investigating.
03:09
You can push back to Alpha 2.
03:13
The tiny one you during?
03:18
The tie one's okay, hit service.
03:23
Local Lockhole dash 3, command holding with Engine 1-1 and Engine 112.
03:28
Just switch the Alpha 2.
03:29
All the units can go at service, room ready.
03:32
Water runner, truck, 5, U-Direct.
03:35
Boarder Act, we're clear.
03:39
Anything, it's 15-08.
03:45
Either one's going to be on Apple and unable to status.
03:49
Okay.
03:54
Boulevard command.
04:00
Good, Howard.
04:03
Just confirming no need for police and you do also have facilities en route.
04:11
No need for police, thank you.
04:14
Question or not.
Disclaimer:
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:
Washington Blvd, Elkridge, MD 21075
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