Gas leak reported at residence on Illinois Avenue, Norfolk VA
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Fire & ArsonAccording to the dispatch call, a gas leak was reported near Illinois Avenue inside a residence where a smell resembling rotten eggs was detected near the sink area. Emergency responders arrived, evacuated the occupants and a pet due to one occupant feeling lightheaded. Atmospheric tests were conducted and the area was cleared with no further hazards detected.
Audio|Heard on: Norfolk City Fire and EMS Dispatch
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06:44
Transcript:
00:00
Near Illinois Avenue for gas rupture.
00:11
I've got to see.
00:17
Corven Street Command update all units.
00:20
We checked the whole apartment and even the area for the furnace with no natural gas smell noted.
00:24
There is a slight smell like a rotten egg type odor near the sink or garbage disposal area.
00:31
Once the rescue gets here, they will meter it to rule out any other hazardous odors or chemicals.
00:39
And we'll downgrade from there.
00:41
So all units just stand by for a moment.
00:44
I don't know what I'm going to go on.
00:49
Oh?
00:53
What's the man?
01:04
Battalion 1, Engine 2, Engine 15, and Ladder 10.
01:09
They responded to a gas rupture near Illinois Avenue.
01:13
Go ahead and respond on TAC 5 due to other working incidents.
01:19
TAC 5.
01:24
Battalion 1, Engine 2, Engine 15, and Ladder 10.
01:29
You are responding to a gas rupture near Illinois Avenue.
01:35
Everybody go ahead and go to TAC 5 due to other working incidents.
01:40
Time is 2117.
01:45
Ladder 10 respond.
01:51
Okay, six in a row.
01:53
Ladder 10, if you want, go over to TAC 5. We already have a gas rupture working on this channel.
02:02
I copy.
02:03
Ladder 10 respond.
02:05
Signal 4[1].
02:10
Rescue 2 to command.
02:14
I'm Rescue 2.
02:18
Atmospheres within acceptable limits.
02:21
Yeah, thanks.
02:27
I-A-1, Agent 2 and Engine 15, I am out of 10.
02:30
Everyone on TAC 5, report of a gas rupture.
02:34
Near Illinois Avenue.
02:36
Caller smells gas coming from the bedroom.
02:39
She is feeling lightheaded.
02:41
She is evacuated along with her dog as well.
02:45
Time is 2118.
02:51
Engine 15 allowed at least.
02:57
Agent 2, Norfolk.
03:03
Go ahead, Engine 2.
03:07
Can you add Ladder 1 in this as well? Signal 4[1].
03:11
Commander Rescue 2.
03:13
Rescue 2.
03:22
If you guys are in a position to clear, you are needed on a gas rupture call near Station 11.
03:30
Gas leak near Illinois Avenue.
03:34
Gas leak near Illinois Avenue.
03:38
I received.
03:39
Looks like I have four more bottles.
03:40
Top off, then we'll clear up.
03:42
What's going on? Battalion 1 is at Engine 15.
03:46
Okay, copy.
03:47
Battalion 1 is going on it.
03:49
Rescue 1 is already on another gas rupture call.
03:53
Signal 4[1].
03:55
Okay, good, go ahead.
03:59
Hey,
04:01
you can return to service.
04:06
Gas leak near Illinois Avenue, Ladder 1 respond on TAC 5.
04:11
Gas leak near Illinois Avenue, Ladder 1 respond on TAC 5 at 2120.
04:20
Medic 11 to come in.
04:24
Yes.
04:30
Sir, we've left the scene.
04:31
We'll return into service.
04:33
Copy.
04:38
Plan to Rescue 1, we will be at the right-hand turn, near where the battalion vehicle is.
04:44
NG2 has arrived. Single-family house. Occupants are outside. We will be investigating with command.
04:50
Command to be mobile.
04:52
A lot of one to spawn.
04:58
Signal 4[1].
05:00
Rescue 1 to RISC.
05:03
Ladder 1 to near Illinois Avenue.
05:06
We detected the gas rupture inside the home from the bedroom.
05:15
Battalion arrived.
05:19
At 2122.
05:26
Second one round.
05:28
21222.
05:34
One company found no gas.
05:37
Order attached to this house.
05:39
All companies are clear except Engine 2 and Ladder 1 running meters through to CYA.
05:47
Rescue 2 at all.
05:49
Rescue 2, go ahead.
05:52
You cleared me from the fire on Paulston, add me to the gas rupture on Illinois Avenue.
05:59
Ladder 1, Engine 2.
06:01
Signal 4[1] Rescue 2.
06:03
What TAC are they working off of?
06:06
TAC 5.
06:08
Number 4, thank you.
06:11
Battalion 1, Engine 2.
06:14
Go ahead, sir.
06:16
Engine 2.
06:17
Engine 2.
06:19
Engine 2, go ahead.
06:25
Rescue 2 to Battalion 1.
06:28
Go ahead, Rescue 2.
06:34
Hey Chief, we're clear for a fire on Paulston to John Street.
06:36
We'll be heading your way.
06:41
Copy that.
06:43
Ladder 1, you can clear.
Police codes explained
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[1]
Signal 4: Traffic crash or vehicle accident; may have agency-specific alternate meanings such as "OK" or "all clear."
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Illinois Ave, Norfolk, VA 23513
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