Gas leak found from dryer vent in unoccupied unit, Trenton NJ


Fire units responded for a reported gas odor at a three-story residential building. Crews found natural gas coming through a dryer's vent in an unoccupied unit. They forced entry to investigate, the alarm had activated, no active fire was found, and public service personnel were called to the scene.
Audio|Source: Trenton Fire
03:41
Transcript:
Legend 1 just on location. Three story under the row. Nothing strong going in and investigate. I'm from there, join. And you don't want a ladder, too. Ladder 1, go ahead. Sorry, Ladder 1. We can handle. All right, thank you. Ladder 1. I think Ladder 1 available, (name withheld) Fire 1[1]. 12 o'clock, Ladder 1. 3rd Street command is, (name withheld). Liberty Street command. At this time, 515 Liberty, there are no detectable readings. However, in 513, the attached dwelling, Rescue One is picking up natural gas through the dryer vent. No one is home at this time. SMPD may have the fourth entry. Engine 8, Engine 9, Ladder 1, Battalion 2 respond to 847 Roebling Avenue, crossing Newport Alley in Washington, alarm system activation. Companies on Roebling Avenue. Liberty Street command dispatch. Okay, command. Units were able to gain entry into 513; public services on scene. You can recall one of those engines, I'll free up Engine 6 so you take it. Engine 9, you've been recalled. Engine 9, receive. Sorry. Engine 8, Engine 6. Engine 8, Ladder 1, Battalion 2 responding, 847 Roebling. Crossing Newport Alley in Washington. Alarm system activation[2] for the Trenton properties, timeout 12:04. Operator 5. Title II is respondent. Sorry to be (name withheld) 2. General in quarters and off radio.
Legend 1 just on location. Three story under the row. Nothing strong going in and investigate. I'm from there, join. And you don't want a ladder, too. Ladder 1, go ahead. Sorry, Ladder 1. We can handle. All right, thank you. Ladder 1. I think Ladder 1 available, (name withheld) Fire 1[1]. 12 o'clock, Ladder 1. 3rd Street command is, (name withheld). Liberty Street command. At this time, 515 Liberty, there are no detectable readings. However, in 513, the attached dwelling, Rescue One is picking up natural gas through the dryer vent. No one is home at this time. SMPD may have the fourth entry. Engine 8, Engine 9, Ladder 1, Battalion 2 respond to 847 Roebling Avenue, crossing Newport Alley in Washington, alarm system activation. Companies on Roebling Avenue. Liberty Street command dispatch. Okay, command. Units were able to gain entry into 513; public services on scene. You can recall one of those engines, I'll free up Engine 6 so you take it. Engine 9, you've been recalled. Engine 9, receive. Sorry. Engine 8, Engine 6. Engine 8, Ladder 1, Battalion 2 responding, 847 Roebling. Crossing Newport Alley in Washington. Alarm system activation[2] for the Trenton properties, timeout 12:04. Operator 5. Title II is respondent. Sorry to be (name withheld) 2. General in quarters and off radio.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
Fire 1: Structure Fire
[2]
Alarm system activation: Automatic Fire Alarm
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Location mentioned:
Near Roebling Ave, Trenton, NJ 08611
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