Hawthorne/Valhalla/Thornwood - Gas Line Rupture 04-08-04

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Date: 04-08-04

Time: 1503HRS

Location: 287 Memorial Dr.

Frequency: 46.26

Units: Valhalla R9, TL49, E84 Hawthorne E155, E156 Car 2194, Thornwood E89, Car 2471.

Description: 60-Control dispatched Hawthorne & Valhalla FD's to 287 Memorial Dr. for a ruptured gas line. 60-Control advising workers on scene ruptured a gas line.

1509HRS-E155 advising odor of gas in the area, they have cordoned off the area, requesting Con Ed gas to the scene & to have thier crew expedite. E155 connecting to a hydrant.

1513HRS-R9 10-19, 60-Control advising that PD is requesting the FD to shut down the roadway between Brookline St. & Brighton Ave.

1523HRS-60-Control dispatching Hawthorne for additional manpower to the scene & Thornwood for 1 Engine to respond & stage at Brookline St. & Amsterdam Ave.

1536HRS-Signal 10-30 transmitted, Thornwood E89 & Car 2471 picking up/returning.

1540HRS-E84 10-8.

1544HRS-As per Car 2194, all units going 10-8/10-2.

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