Damaged fire hydrant reported near Old Bastrop Hwy, Austin TX
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Utilities DamageAs discussed during the dispatch call, a damaged fire hydrant was reported near Old Bastrop Highway in Austin. The hydrant’s operating nut was stripped, making it difficult to use. Fire department staff noted the damage and indicated the hydrant will remain out of service until a lock cap is installed to prevent further damage.
Audio|Heard on: Travis TX Utilities Group Calls
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00:45
Transcript:
00:00
Hi, 36 control.
00:01
Go ahead. Yeah, what quarter? (number withheld) for the address near Old Bastrop Highway.
00:09
Let me know when you're ready to copy.
00:11
All right.
00:12
It came out on hydrant (number withheld).
00:15
Got this in from AFD stating that the op nut was stripped and this hydrant was hard to operate.
00:24
Point of arrival, scene at the op nut was stripped.
00:26
Went ahead.
00:27
Getting a turn, I believe, out to this fire hydrant due to frequent misuse in the area.
00:32
Keep damaging the fire hydrant.
00:35
Me and the supervisors already spoke about it.
00:39
It'll be out of service until we get a lock cap to keep from damaging the op nut at this time.
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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:
Old Bastrop Hwy, Austin, TX 78741
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