Small fire controlled at residential complex in Ramsey, Ramsey NJ
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews in Ramsey responded to reports of a possible structure fire inside the walls of residential units near Franklin Turnpike. Responders investigated and found a small fire behind a bathroom vanity, which appeared to be extinguished. Teams checked both floors for any fire extension and confirmed no visible flames remained.
Audio|Heard on: Paramus and Area Towns Police / Fire
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03:51
Transcript:
00:00
Just be advised,
00:01
got a report from residents that the fire is currently inside the walls of units five and six.
00:14
Received. Advise if you need second alarm activated.
00:24
Can I pull up in the back parking lot and locate the units?
00:31
Five of them.
00:39
We can't get him.
00:47
Fuller 607C northbound from Saddle River.
01:03
None in the unit at this time.
01:05
There's no fire.
01:06
No fire seen at this time.
01:09
Go down by the water truck.
01:13
You're going to go right through the opening in there; it's in building one, three, and five.
01:19
Okay.
01:26
41, got a party in the lobby on a follow-up from that MBA earlier, Maywood and Spring.
01:31
Stated the email address provided was invalid.
01:35
He's in person with the documents.
01:38
Received, thank you.
01:43
You’re going to go between the two buildings or through the interior?
01:49
Command to the next two, who’s coming in?
01:53
Four three two will be up in a sec.
01:57
Three two, stand by at the hydrant on Franklin Turnpike on the corner.
02:01
Leave one person, send your crew down here.
02:06
Received.
02:08
Updates from interior: a couple of inspection holes going.
02:12
There's no active work at this time.
02:14
No exposed flames.
02:24
Five thirty-two, stand by the hydrant.
02:27
Send one crew to clear interior.
02:40
See my ladder truck dump?
02:43
Forty-two is on the apron.
02:49
Four zero two, we’re arriving at the old hospital.
02:53
What is the best entrance?
02:59
We’re looping to the rear.
03:08
1420.
03:13
Unit four.
03:21
Four two.
03:23
Go to the apartment complex.
03:28
Head down towards the water truck.
03:31
The building will be on your right.
03:33
Find a location out of the collapse zone and have your crew go to the interior.
03:38
Three, two.
03:41
Ramsey units, Ramsey units as an update.
03:43
There’s a small fire behind the vanity at this time.
03:46
It appears to have been extinguished.
03:48
We are checking for extensions on both floors.
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Location mentioned:
Franklin Turnpike, Ramsey, NJ
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