Odor of smoke prompts fire response near Longacre, Yeadon PA
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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units responded to a possible smoke odor at a residence near North Longacre Boulevard and Rockland Avenue in Yeadon. An elderly resident was reportedly unable to evacuate. Initial reports indicated no visible fire conditions upon arrival.
Audio|Heard on: Delaware PA Fire-Tac Group Calls
Listen to dispatch call
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Transcript:
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Caller is reporting an odor of smoke from the basement.
00:02
They are also advising there is an elderly resident in the home who is unable to evacuate at this time.
00:07
Received.
00:09
Fire Chief 1.
00:12
Chief force (number withheld).
00:15
Fire engine 16, we have Rockland and Longacre.
00:21
Rockland on Longacre, put the hydrant okay.
00:23
(number withheld).
00:30
Fire engine sixty-one station.
00:32
Got a two and a half story twin.
00:36
Nothing showing from the alpha side.
00:38
We will have first engine.
00:41
Engine 16, location two and a half stories.
00:42
Nothing showing (number withheld).
00:45
What’s single?
00:47
Two and a half stories single.
00:50
Two and a half story single, okay.
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Location mentioned:
N Longacre Blvd & Rockland Ave, Yeadon, PA 19050
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