Bonfire reported as illegal trash burn on Boulevard Bridge, Richmond VA


Fire department responded to an illegal trash burning at Boulevard Bridge. A possible bonfire about 8 feet in diameter was reported on the southbound side of the bridge. Multiple fire engines were dispatched for a non-emergency response to the fire violation.
Audio|Source: Richmond City Fire Dispatch
03:29
Transcript:
00:00
My (name withheld) has requested to get a number from someone on scene. Does the tech have a number? Have them call (number withheld). Engine 15, fall 307, (name withheld) Street. Cross streets are Eastbrook on Park Boulevard and Montvale Avenue.
00:29
On tap Channel 2. Timeout, 1947. Engine 20. Non-emergency response, burden violation[1] at Boulevard Bridge. Engine 20. Non-emergency response, burden violation at Boulevard Bridge. On tap Channel 2. Timeout, 1948.
00:56
Engine 17 and brush 1. Non-emergency response, burden violation[1] at Boulevard Bridge. Engine 17 and brush 1. Non-emergency response, burden violation at Boulevard Bridge. On tap Channel 2. Timeout, 1949.
01:24
Hey, row, command, go ahead. Power has been isolated, 22 and truck gates can handle. Richmond Rockies, Paul, has been isolated. Section 22 and Truck 8 to handle all other companies can return their service, 1950 hours. Last 1010. Out.
01:50
So on companies on route to the Boulevard Bridge in reference to the trash burn violation. Call Air Vives is going to be on the southbound side to the east on the bridge, possibly a bonfire happening. It's going to 8 feet in a circle. Shown on companies in route, 1951 hours. Question for answer 20.
02:19
We're going to be responding in Water Rescue 3. If you can go ahead and switch that, send it to MDT. Mr. (name withheld) engine 20 will be responded. Water Rescue 3, adding Water Rescue 3, 1952 hours. 115 patient contact. Patient contact, 1952 hours.
02:44
Non-emergency response, burden violation[1]. At Boulevard Bridge. Water Rescue 3. Non-emergency response, burden violation at Boulevard Bridge. Contact Channel 2. Timeout, 1952. Engine 11. Person down. North 28th Street and Tate Street. Engine 11.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
burden violation: Illegal open burning/trash fire
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Location mentioned:
Boulevard Toll Bridge (The Nickel Bridge), 2000 Pump House Dr, Richmond, VA 23221
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