Transformer blew at Wayne Avenue with no fire, Wayne NJ
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Fire & ArsonAccording to the dispatch call, a transformer near Preakness Avenue blew but did not catch fire. Fire crews found debris in the street. A nearby post office fire alarm was activated likely due to the transformer.
Audio|Heard on: Wayne Township EMS & Fire
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03:59
Transcript:
00:00
The company standby, transformer fire near Preakness out.
00:19
Our company 4 and 1 respond near Preakness for a transformer fire.
00:25
We're being headquarters fire company 4 and company 1.
00:28
Near Preakness Avenue for a transformer fire.
00:31
You have two grid on the cross.
00:33
10 is 11.53.
00:39
Engine 4-2 is responding.
00:53
Engine 4-2 is on location.
00:55
Cap 4O, established clear.
01:01
ALS702 Wain.
01:04
Okay.
01:07
How we are responding to Perseic text?
01:12
It's unfortunate device.
01:13
That's going to be a county call.
01:17
Risi, thank you.
01:21
So forth. Command records.
01:30
Go ahead.
01:31
You need a PS Electric, I have a full number when you're ready.
01:36
Okay.
01:39
(number withheld).
01:45
(number withheld).
01:47
Okay.
01:56
Command headquarters.
01:58
Go ahead.
02:01
Transformer is not on fire, however it did blow.
02:04
The lid is out the street and there's debris for the way.
02:07
Please confirm it.
02:12
Tenforth.
02:18
Chief Forrest responding near Preakness.
02:22
G4 to command.
02:24
You need speedy dry out there from the firehouse and you're good with what you got.
02:30
No, we're good with what we got, Chief.
02:37
Receive.
02:49
No,
02:50
we're good, John.
02:54
Nine quarters.
02:57
Commanded Headquarters, for the record, this is in front of (number withheld).
03:01
Reeface.
03:03
Come from.
03:08
Headquarters, command.
03:09
Good.
03:10
Good.
03:12
We just got a call from the post office off of Preakness, stating that the fire alarm is going off.
03:19
I know it's due to the transformer, do you want us to put another call in or just tell me the off firelight?
03:28
Are you good this guy, Seth?
03:30
Acknowledgment (affirmative).
03:36
At quarters, you can put G4 out near Preakness.
03:41
Telford.
03:45
The headquarters to fire command, do you want me to have greet the fire call for Valley?
03:57
Bring it to command the two-four.
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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:
Preakness Ave, Wayne, NJ 07470
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