Odor of sewer gas investigated in building suite, Fairfax County VA


Firefighters responded to a reported sulfurous odor smelling like sewer gas in Suite 311 of a building in Fairfax County. They investigated for gas leak or hazard but found no gas readings and no fire. Units remained on scene for ventilation and safety checks before clearing the incident.
Audio|Source: Fairfax County Police, Fire and EMS
06:50
Transcript:
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Tyne 47 from Tower 4038, we're on the scene.
00:03
We're in position alongside Charlie.
00:05
We'll be investigating side Charlie.
00:07
I'll let you know if we have any readings.
00:10
We're orders.
00:12
All right, John R430, I'm dragged.
00:14
You'll be able to Charlie's eyes.
00:19
Agent 438 from Italian 407.
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Engine 438.
00:29
So I'm still gonna be a little ways out.
00:31
Go ahead and assume command on your arrival.
00:37
Engine 438, this is direct.
00:39
We're on scene.
00:40
We'll establish command behind engine 417 side alpha.
00:46
1535.
00:57
Command from engine 417.
01:01
Agent 417, go ahead.
01:06
We have zero readings inside on the first floor, and as far as our information, this building does not have gas.
01:13
The building does not have gas.
01:21
I'll repeat that first part of the message.
01:23
You said you have readings or do not?
01:27
It's negative. We do not have readings on the first floor.
01:31
And we're going to go ahead and check the other two floors.
01:36
All right, I'm direct.
01:37
Four number one, no other, there's no reading, and continue to investigate the upper levels.
01:46
Power 438 from Kim, man.
01:48
You want a suspension 417 with checking those upper floors.
01:55
538 copies, 17.
01:58
Do we have information on what documents do you call or call from?
02:08
It appears to be Suite 311, 311.
02:16
I copy 311.
02:23
As Matt 1's on team.
02:32
17 Robbison and Toy Brawriters start area 711 in Sourley County 10,3006 ponds by stairs.
02:40
Spanaker blackmail with a light complexion.
02:43
Slim build, new shirt.
02:45
We're the blue jeans outside yelling and screaming.
02:48
Has a weed lacquer, just acting strange.
02:58
Command from engine 417C, we're at 311 and that's duty.
03:02
All right, I'm directs, you're at the origin.
03:08
I have asked Matt 401 stand by any additional assistance.
03:26
1320.
03:33
Ambulance 419 ECHO, engine 419 on Channel 4 Bravo, Fox, 41933, EMS level 380, 8350, Larksper Drive, the crossing that's spring hill, 340, cross street, pink carnation court.
03:48
Ambulance 419 echo, engine 419, on channel 4, Bravo, Fox, 4193, EMS level 3, 8350550.
03:58
Mountain Lark for Drive, the crossing that Spring Hill, 340, Cross Street, Pink Crenation Court.
04:20
Scott Aikon-Robobrovo and 8thibro's around for suspicious 1,126 Route 50, PVA, PVA black Nissan Centra with dark-tinted windows, Maryland Tag 4-Golf Bravo 4-007 pulled up and is just sitting idle at the pumps.
04:37
Staff knocked on the windows, but nobody's responding from inside.
04:40
I know how many occupants, 1330.
04:51
Battalion 407 on the scenes will be reporting two command.
05:20
Command from engine 417.
05:23
Engine 417, God.
05:29
The odor in 311 is sulfurous, maybe sewer gas.
05:35
There's no gas up here.
05:43
All right, I'm direct.
05:45
You're in 311.11.
05:47
You smell an odor of sewer gas, no readings at this time.
05:50
Any ventilation needs?
06:10
I'm directs.
06:11
Do you have any recommendations? Do you want to hold it with you guys or you need us to remain?
06:18
You hold an engine and truck.
06:21
I'll place all the units in service and we'll drop the channel.
06:28
Fairfax on command.
06:30
Go ahead and fall on the 417's directions.
06:32
It's going to hold an engine 417, truck, tower 4-4-38.
06:36
All units, all the units can return and servicing drop the channel.
06:40
Command is terminated.
06:43
And for holding engine 417, tower 438, all other units licensed service units remaining on the call.
06:47
So turnover 4 Bravo, 4 Delta is going to be clear.
06:50
1333.
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