Possible chimney fire near Stratford Dr in Suffolk, Suffolk VA
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire units responded to a possible chimney fire at a residence near Stratford Drive in Suffolk. Two people and a dog were evacuating. Initial reports suggested the fire might have been extinguished before crews arrived. Multiple fire engines, ladders, and rescue units were dispatched to investigate, with command established on scene.
Audio|Heard on: Suffolk City Fire and Rescue
Listen to dispatch call
02:48
Transcript:
00:00
Structure residential fire,
00:02
near Stratford Drive, party one.
00:13
Subject to Engine 10, Engine 5, Engine 11, Rescue 2, Ladder 5, Ladder 11, EMS 261, Battalion 2 and Medic 5.
00:21
You're responding to a residential structure fire,
00:24
near Stratford Drive, cross streets Pinewood Circle, Greenwood Circle.
00:29
Dispatch time 1820, TAC 2, TAC 2.
00:36
That's 244.
00:38
10-4[1]. Engine 5 is responding.
00:41
10-4[1]!
00:46
Ten four.
00:49
Ten four.
00:51
Ten four, sir.
00:54
Ten four.
00:59
Ladder 11 on channel four four four.
01:01
Ten four.
01:07
Got Ladder 5, you're on primary, switch to tactical.
01:14
Four.
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Safety one respond.
01:19
Ten four.
01:24
Copy all units en route.
01:25
You're responding to a possible chimney fire.
01:28
Caller advised it might be out.
01:30
Be advised two subjects and a dog will be evacuating.
01:37
Go.
01:42
Clear on the patient, chief.
01:45
10-4[1], 1823.
01:53
Engine 10 is on scene.
01:55
I've got a one-story residential structure,
01:57
nothing to the three sides.
01:59
I'll have Stratford command investigating.
02:03
Tim 4, Stratford command established 1824.
02:12
Tim 4.
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59, we're at WC.
02:27
Command to all companies.
02:29
All companies can clear with the exception of Engine 10 and Ladder 5.
02:37
Park command, you want to keep the attack?
02:41
Yes sir.
02:43
10-4[1], Suffolk copies.
02:45
All units clear with exception of Engine 10 and Ladder 5.
Police codes explained
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[1]
10-4: Acknowledgment/Affirmative
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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:
Stratford Dr, Suffolk, VA 23435
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