Possible gas odor investigated near Fife Way, Bowie MD
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews investigated a possible gas odor in the basement of a four-story townhome near Fife Way in Bowie, Maryland. Multiple units, including two engines, a rescue squad, and a battalion chief, responded to the scene. A slight odor was detected without any measurable gas readings. The situation was held with one engine, and command was later terminated after confirming no hazard was evident.
Audio|Heard on: Prince George's MD Fire-Tac Group Calls
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01:56
Transcript:
00:00
At near Fife Way, for investigation of gas odor in the basement area.
00:11
Engine 843, Engine 816, Rescue Squad 820, Battalion Chief 82 have alerted and responded.
00:17
Cockpit alpha (number withheld).
00:20
Thank you. Communication with Battalion Chief 52.
00:21
All units are up and en route, adequately staffed.
00:24
Staffed. We'll call when you're ready.
00:26
On the scene, thanks.
00:30
Engine 843 is on scene, staging at the hydrant.
00:39
On scene, staging at the hydrant, Engine 816.
00:43
Copy.
00:45
Engine 843, communications on scene.
00:50
Four-story middle-of-the-row townhome.
00:55
Nothing evident on all four sides.
00:59
Establishing tactical command.
01:01
On scene, four-story middle-of-row townhome, nothing evident on all sides, tactical command established.
01:07
Battalion Chief 882 is on the scene.
01:10
Assuming command for now.
01:13
(Unclear statement: possibly referencing location).
01:16
1241.
01:18
Engine 816 staging at the hydrant.
01:21
Engine 843 command, we have a slight odor.
01:25
No readings.
01:26
You can hold it with us.
01:30
Copy.
01:31
Command communications near Fife Way.
01:37
Got slight readings.
01:39
Slight odor, no readings.
01:41
Hold with Engine 843 to investigate further.
01:46
Command is terminated.
01:47
Ready for service.
01:48
Do you have any channel back?
01:50
Command, that copy all units.
01:51
This is near Fife Way holding Engine 843.
01:55
All units can return to service.
Disclaimer:
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:
Fife Wy, Bowie, MD 20716
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