Transformer smoldering near St. Johnsville


Caller reports a utility pole transformer smoldering and producing smoke near St. Johnsville. Fire units were sent and the utility company and National Guard were notified. The caller said the pole is off the road near the overpass.
Audio|Source: Herkimer County Law, Fire and EMS Dispatch
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Transcript:
St. John'sville Transformer Fire. St. John'sville report of a transformer fire, 0169 and 05S for a transformer smoldering. Repeating to St. John'sville Transformer fire, 0169 and 0.05S for a transformer smoldering at this time. 440[1]. St. John'sville Second Tones. St. John'sville Second Tones, Transformer Fire, 0-169, C.L. 5F. Danube. Depending to St. John'sville, Transformer Fire, S.L. 169, 0.5S. Town of Danube for a Transformer Smoldering, 443[2]. St. John'sville Station, you're acknowledging 444[3]. Thank you, General 1, Herkmer County. County on Engine 1. Angel 1, Squad 4, en route for that call. Engine 1, Squad 4, Your in route, 447[4]. Just advising it's going to be just before the overpass and before the intersection. Receive, thank you. Caller also stated that the pole will be off the road quite a ways. Receive. It's 447. Has National Guard been notified already? That's affirmative. Thank you.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
440: Fire Incident
[2]
443: Fire Incident (Second Dispatch)
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444: Unit Acknowledgement
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447: Unit En Route/Arrival
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Herkimer County, NY
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