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Possible gas leak at near 22nd avenue found to be false alarmPaterson NJ

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22nd Ave, Paterson, NJ 07513

According to the dispatch call, fire units responded to a reported gas leak near 22nd Avenue and 21st Street. Utility company arrived on scene. After meter checks showed no gas, it was determined the alarm was triggered by a malfunctioning gas-electric water heater, which was shut down and the alarm reset.

Audio|Heard on: Paterson Fire 1 and 2
Listen to dispatch call
03:33
Transcript:
00:00
engine 3. Ladder 3, battalion 1.
00:02
You're responding near 22nd Avenue, near 21st Street area.
00:07
21st.
00:08
Check on a report of gas, possible gas leak.
00:12
Units dispatched included ladder 3, battalion 1.
00:17
Near 22nd Avenue.
00:20
Checking possible gas leak.
00:22
Possible gas leak reported.
00:26
Units responding.
00:30
Responding.
00:38
We got near 22nd avenue.
00:40
Near 21st.
00:42
From utility company, possible gas leak reported.
00:46
Utility company en route.
00:48
Oh.
00:50
Utility company on scene.
01:01
Utility company in the area.
01:05
Acknowledged.
01:07
Acknowledged.
01:25
Battalion tool.
01:27
Investigation of two and a half story building.
01:33
Location investigation near Martin Street.
01:36
Report the follow-up.
01:50
Tired.
01:53
See leasee.
02:00
Ladder 1 call in dispatch.
02:04
Ladder 1 call in dispatch.
02:07
Ladder 1 go.
02:10
Go ahead. Come out and let us hear, please.
02:16
Goodbye.
02:21
One called dispatch, contact made.
02:26
Please.
02:36
911 called dispatch.
02:38
911 called dispatch.
02:39
Odor detected in basement with breaking smell.
02:46
Gas detected on scene, odor in basement.
02:57
Return engine one to station.
03:02
Receiving, returning engine one.
03:12
Ladder 1 dispatch.
03:15
Dispatch, ladder 1 go ahead.
03:19
Building checked with meter, zero readings throughout.
03:21
Activated alarm caused by malfunctioning water heater.
03:25
Gas-electric water heater shut down, alarm reset.
03:30
Ladder 1 available, remaining on air and wrapping south side for fuel.

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Location mentioned:
22nd Ave, Paterson, NJ 07513

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