Elevator malfunction near Edwin Ave leaves occupant briefly trapped, Fort Lee NJ
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Rescue/EntrapmentAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a stuck elevator near Edwin Avenue in Fort Lee. One occupant was initially trapped but managed to exit the elevator before responders arrived. Firefighters inspected the elevator and secured power. A water leak was also noted in the lobby area near the elevators.
Audio|Heard on: Bergen County Metro Fire and Rescue - East
Listen to dispatch call
02:11
Transcript:
00:00
Stuck elevator near Edwin Avenue.
00:12
Edwin Avenue location confirmed.
00:17
Copy that.
00:36
Station KCP 610 announcing an alarm of the fire.
00:39
Fire in the borough of Fort Lee, signal.
00:46
Stuck elevator location was near Edwin Avenue.
00:52
Fire company one to respond, dispatcher 78 out.
00:56
Call time is 1732 hours.
01:05
Frederick County reporting a water leak in the lobby coming through the ceiling near the elevators.
01:13
This is responding.
01:23
Edwin Avenue Command, this is Fudge.
01:27
Edwin Avenue Command.
01:29
Activation was about in the orange room.
01:32
It's been reset.
01:33
The laundry machine has been handled.
01:35
The power has been secured.
01:37
Advised the building representative that all companies are available, turning command.
01:42
One plus three.
01:47
All companies available 1733.
01:56
Compton, are you calling FL5?
01:59
That's affirmative.
02:00
Caller was able to get out of the elevator.
02:04
Continue in and check the elevator.
02:09
We'll continue.
02:10
Just check the elevator out.
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:
Edwin Ave, Fort Lee, NJ 07024
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