Power outage caused by deceased squirrel at utility pole, Ramsey NJ
Fire department responded to a power outage on Allison Way caused by a dead squirrel at the base of a utility pole. No fire or other hazards were found. Power remains out for residents, and the utility company was notified.
Audio|Source: Battalion 7 Fire Response
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Transcript:
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141 to Firecombe, because you're in a location here.
00:05
131, 751.
00:11
Firecom from 14 Command.
00:15
Go to Firecom, 14 Commit.
00:19
Do you have PSC and G on this ticket?
00:26
We're on the phone with them now, sir.
00:29
All right, you can let them know it was due to a squirrel.
00:33
We have a deceased squirrel on the ground here at the base of the pole.
00:36
Doesn't appear to be any further issue at this location.
00:44
Deceased squirrel received, 1752.
00:52
14 engine want to come in.
00:58
Badboard change one.
01:02
I got one in a pack, you want me to roll?
01:06
Negative, you can stay in quarters.
01:11
Receive.
01:12
Standing down in quarters.
01:13
Firecom from 14 Command.
01:18
Go Firecom, command.
01:19
All right, the fire department is going to be clear from this incident, no further need from us.
01:25
There are residents in Allison Way that are out of power for PSA and G to continue to respond in.
01:32
All units are going to be clear, command is going to be terminated.
01:37
Receive command terminated 1758.
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Location mentioned:
Allison Way, Ramsey, NJ 07446
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