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Watchung: Fire Incidents in 2006, New Jersey (NJ)

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2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:
  • Fire: 29
  • Hazardous Condition: 36
  • Good Intent Call: 1

2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents per 100,000 population

Incident types - Watchung

Incident types - New Jersey

Location: Route 22 East, Watchung, NJ 07060
Fire Department: North Plainfield Fire Dept., 8 Lincoln, North Plainfield, NJ 07060,  Phone: (908) 769-2935,  Fax: (908) 769-2943,  ID: 18140,  Incident #: 140,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: A
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 01/31/2006 11:31,  Arrival Time: 01/31/2006 11:40,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/31/2006 13:09
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Provide manpower. Includes providing manpower to assist rescue/ambulance units lift patients or providing manpower to assist police.
  • Operate apparatus or vehicle.
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Location: Route 22 Highway, Watchung, NJ 07060
Fire Department: North Plainfield Fire Dept., 8 Lincoln, North Plainfield, NJ 07060,  Phone: (908) 769-2935,  Fax: (908) 769-2943,  ID: 18140,  Incident #: 635,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: B
Incident Type: Aircraft standby. Includes routine standby for takeoff and landing as well as emergency alerts at airports.
Alarm Time: 05/19/2006 16:28,  Arrival Time: 05/19/2006 16:49,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/19/2006 17:03
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Incident command. Includes providing support to incident command activities.
  • Standby.
Location: Mountain Avenue, Watchung, NJ 07060
Fire Department: North Plainfield Fire Dept., 8 Lincoln, North Plainfield, NJ 07060,  Phone: (908) 769-2935,  Fax: (908) 769-2943,  ID: 18140,  Incident #: 697,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: D
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 05/29/2006 17:58,  Arrival Time: 05/29/2006 18:07,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/29/2006 18:11
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Standby.
Location: Route 22 Highway, Watchung, NJ 07060
Fire Department: North Plainfield Fire Dept., 8 Lincoln, North Plainfield, NJ 07060,  Phone: (908) 769-2935,  Fax: (908) 769-2943,  ID: 18140,  Incident #: 1043,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: C
Incident Type: Brush or brush-and-grass mixture fire. Includes ground fuels lying on or immediately above the ground such as duff, roots, dead leaves, fine dead wood, and downed logs.
Alarm Time: 08/04/2006 22:34,  Arrival Time: 08/04/2006 22:41,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/04/2006 22:46
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Location: Route 22 Highway, Watchung, NJ 07060
Fire Department: North Plainfield Fire Dept., 8 Lincoln, North Plainfield, NJ 07060,  Phone: (908) 769-2935,  Fax: (908) 769-2943,  ID: 18140,  Incident #: 1663,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: A
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 12/09/2006 14:25,  Arrival Time: 12/09/2006 14:35,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 12/09/2006 14:58
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Incident command. Includes providing support to incident command activities.
  • Provide manpower. Includes providing manpower to assist rescue/ambulance units lift patients or providing manpower to assist police.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
Location: Stanie Brae Drive, Watchung, NJ 07069
Fire Department: Watchung Fire Department, 57 Mountain, Watchung, NJ 70690000,  Phone: (908) 756-6288,  Fax: (908) 756-3387,  ID: 18210,  Incident #: 2006009
Incident Type: Arcing, shorted electrical equipment.
Alarm Time: 01/15/2006 18:14,  Arrival Time: 01/15/2006 18:16,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/15/2006 20:50
Actions taken:
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
  • Standby.
Location: Johnston Drive, Watchung, NJ 07069
Fire Department: Watchung Fire Department, 57 Mountain, Watchung, NJ 70690000,  Phone: (908) 756-6288,  Fax: (908) 756-3387,  ID: 18210,  Incident #: 2006024
Incident Type: Gas leak (natural gas or LPG). Excludes gas odors with no source found.
Alarm Time: 02/12/2006 23:12,  Arrival Time: 02/12/2006 23:21,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/13/2006 00:00
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: Valley Drive, Watchung, NJ 07069
Fire Department: Watchung Fire Department, 57 Mountain, Watchung, NJ 70690000,  Phone: (908) 756-6288,  Fax: (908) 756-3387,  ID: 18210,  Incident #: 2006028
Incident Type: Chimney or flue fire originating in and confined to a chimney or flue.
Alarm Time: 02/20/2006 15:17,  Arrival Time: 02/20/2006 15:18,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/20/2006 15:45
Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: Hillcrest Road, Watchung, NJ 07069
Fire Department: Watchung Fire Department, 57 Mountain, Watchung, NJ 70690000,  Phone: (908) 756-6288,  Fax: (908) 756-3387,  ID: 18210,  Incident #: 2006042
Incident Type: Arcing, shorted electrical equipment.
Alarm Time: 03/14/2006 17:24,  Arrival Time: 03/14/2006 17:24,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/14/2006 17:42
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: Stone Gate Drive, Watchung, NJ 07069
Fire Department: Watchung Fire Department, 57 Mountain, Watchung, NJ 70690000,  Phone: (908) 756-6288,  Fax: (908) 756-3387,  ID: 18210,  Incident #: 2006043
Incident Type: Arcing, shorted electrical equipment.
Alarm Time: 03/15/2006 19:41,  Arrival Time: 03/15/2006 19:43,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/15/2006 20:00
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: State Road 78 Highway, Watchung, NJ 07069
Fire Department: Watchung Fire Department, 57 Mountain, Watchung, NJ 70690000,  Phone: (908) 756-6288,  Fax: (908) 756-3387,  ID: 18210,  Incident #: 2006045
Incident Type: Vehicle accident, general cleanup. Includes incidents where FD is dispatched after the accident to clear away debris. Excludes extrication from vehicle and flammable liquid spills.
Alarm Time: 03/17/2006 08:45,  Arrival Time: 03/17/2006 08:53,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/17/2006 09:55
Actions taken:
  • Hazardous materials leak control and containment. Includes actions taken to keep a material within its container.
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: Valley Drive, Watchung, NJ 07069
Fire Department: Watchung Fire Department, 57 Mountain, Watchung, NJ 70690000,  Phone: (908) 756-6288,  Fax: (908) 756-3387,  ID: 18210,  Incident #: 2006046
Incident Type: Brush or brush-and-grass mixture fire. Includes ground fuels lying on or immediately above the ground such as duff, roots, dead leaves, fine dead wood, and downed logs.
Alarm Time: 03/19/2006 15:37,  Arrival Time: 03/19/2006 15:39,  Controlled Time: 03/19/2006 15:46,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/19/2006 16:10
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Area Type: Rural/urban or suburban
Total Acres Burned: 0.1
Location: Oakwood Road, Watchung, NJ 07060
Fire Department: Watchung Fire Department, 57 Mountain, Watchung, NJ 70690000,  Phone: (908) 756-6288,  Fax: (908) 756-3387,  ID: 18210,  Incident #: 2006050
Incident Type: Passenger vehicle fire. Includes any motorized passenger vehicle, other than a motor home (e.g., pickup trucks, sport utility vehicles, buses).
Alarm Time: 03/24/2006 13:30,  Arrival Time: 03/24/2006 13:40,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/24/2006 14:20
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Engine area, running gear, wheel area
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: Passenger car.,  Make: Volvo,  Model: PASSAT,  Year: 1999,  License Plate: CWT-80W NJ
Location: Mountain Boulevard, Watchung, NJ 07069
Fire Department: Watchung Fire Department, 57 Mountain, Watchung, NJ 70690000,  Phone: (908) 756-6288,  Fax: (908) 756-3387,  ID: 18210,  Incident #: 2006051
Incident Type: Arcing, shorted electrical equipment.
Alarm Time: 03/24/2006 17:45,  Arrival Time: 03/24/2006 17:50,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/24/2006 18:05
Action taken: Information, investigation, and enforcement, other.
Location: Glen Eagle Drive, Watchung, NJ 07060
Fire Department: Watchung Fire Department, 57 Mountain, Watchung, NJ 70690000,  Phone: (908) 756-6288,  Fax: (908) 756-3387,  ID: 18210,  Incident #: 2006052
Incident Type: Brush or brush-and-grass mixture fire. Includes ground fuels lying on or immediately above the ground such as duff, roots, dead leaves, fine dead wood, and downed logs.
Alarm Time: 03/25/2006 18:09,  Arrival Time: 03/25/2006 18:18,  Controlled Time: 03/25/2006 18:27,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/25/2006 18:55
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Area Type: Rural/urban or suburban,  Wildland Fire Cause: Misuse of fire
Total Acres Burned: 0.1
Location: Stirling Road, Watchung, NJ 07069
Fire Department: Watchung Fire Department, 57 Mountain, Watchung, NJ 70690000,  Phone: (908) 756-6288,  Fax: (908) 756-3387,  ID: 18210,  Incident #: 2006055
Incident Type: Authorized controlled burning. Includes fires that are agricultural in nature and managed by the property owner. Excludes unauthorized controlled burning and prescribed fires.
Alarm Time: 03/31/2006 18:40,  Arrival Time: 03/31/2006 18:41,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/31/2006 18:50
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: State Road 22, Watchung, NJ 07069
Fire Department: Watchung Fire Department, 57 Mountain, Watchung, NJ 70690000,  Phone: (908) 756-6288,  Fax: (908) 756-3387,  ID: 18210,  Incident #: 2006066
Incident Type: Vehicle accident, general cleanup. Includes incidents where FD is dispatched after the accident to clear away debris. Excludes extrication from vehicle and flammable liquid spills.
Alarm Time: 04/18/2006 22:48,  Arrival Time: 04/18/2006 22:49,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/18/2006 23:10
Actions taken:
  • Hazardous materials leak control and containment. Includes actions taken to keep a material within its container.
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: State Road 22 Highway, Watchung, NJ 07069
Fire Department: Watchung Fire Department, 57 Mountain, Watchung, NJ 70690000,  Phone: (908) 756-6288,  Fax: (908) 756-3387,  ID: 18210,  Incident #: 2006068
Incident Type: Brush or brush-and-grass mixture fire. Includes ground fuels lying on or immediately above the ground such as duff, roots, dead leaves, fine dead wood, and downed logs.
Alarm Time: 04/20/2006 14:17,  Arrival Time: 04/20/2006 14:24,  Controlled Time: 04/20/2006 14:31,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/20/2006 14:40
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Area Type: Rural/urban or suburban,  Wildland Fire Cause: Smoking
Total Acres Burned: 0.1
Location: State Road 22 Highway, Watchung, NJ 07069
Fire Department: Watchung Fire Department, 57 Mountain, Watchung, NJ 70690000,  Phone: (908) 756-6288,  Fax: (908) 756-3387,  ID: 18210,  Incident #: 2006069
Incident Type: Brush or brush-and-grass mixture fire. Includes ground fuels lying on or immediately above the ground such as duff, roots, dead leaves, fine dead wood, and downed logs.
Alarm Time: 04/20/2006 14:47,  Arrival Time: 04/20/2006 14:57,  Controlled Time: 04/20/2006 15:02,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/20/2006 15:25
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Area Type: Rural/urban or suburban
Total Acres Burned: 0.1
Location: State Road 22 Highway, Watchung, NJ 07069
Fire Department: Watchung Fire Department, 57 Mountain, Watchung, NJ 70690000,  Phone: (908) 756-6288,  Fax: (908) 756-3387,  ID: 18210,  Incident #: 2006082
Incident Type: Chemical hazard (no spill or leak). Includes the potential for spills or leaks.
Alarm Time: 05/04/2006 11:24,  Arrival Time: 05/04/2006 11:31,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/04/2006 13:03
Actions taken:
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
  • Hazardous materials detection, monitoring, sampling, and analysis using a variety of detection instruments.
Location: Hillcrest Road, Watchung, NJ 07069
Fire Department: Watchung Fire Department, 57 Mountain, Watchung, NJ 70690000,  Phone: (908) 756-6288,  Fax: (908) 756-3387,  ID: 18210,  Incident #: 2006083
Incident Type: Vehicle accident, general cleanup. Includes incidents where FD is dispatched after the accident to clear away debris. Excludes extrication from vehicle and flammable liquid spills.
Alarm Time: 05/05/2006 11:21,  Arrival Time: 05/05/2006 11:28,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/05/2006 12:10
Actions taken:
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
  • Hazardous materials leak control and containment. Includes actions taken to keep a material within its container.
  • Control traffic. Includes setting up barricades and directing traffic.
Location: State Road 22 Highway, Watchung, NJ 07069
Fire Department: Watchung Fire Department, 57 Mountain, Watchung, NJ 70690000,  Phone: (908) 756-6288,  Fax: (908) 756-3387,  ID: 18210,  Incident #: 2006086
Incident Type: Brush or brush-and-grass mixture fire. Includes ground fuels lying on or immediately above the ground such as duff, roots, dead leaves, fine dead wood, and downed logs.
Alarm Time: 05/10/2006 01:11,  Arrival Time: 05/10/2006 01:18,  Controlled Time: 05/10/2006 01:20,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/10/2006 01:45
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Area Type: Rural/urban or suburban,  Wildland Fire Cause: Smoking
Total Acres Burned: 0.1
Location: Kristy Lane, Watchung, NJ 07069
Fire Department: Watchung Fire Department, 57 Mountain, Watchung, NJ 70690000,  Phone: (908) 756-6288,  Fax: (908) 756-3387,  ID: 18210,  Incident #: 2006088
Incident Type: Forest, woods, or wildland fire. Includes fires involving vegetative fuels, other than prescribed fire, that occur in an area in which development is essentially nonexistent, except for roads, railroads, power lines, and the like.
Alarm Time: 05/10/2006 15:45,  Arrival Time: 05/10/2006 15:46,  Controlled Time: 05/10/2006 15:50,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/10/2006 16:20
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Area Type: Rural/urban or suburban
Total Acres Burned: 0.1
Location: Mountain Boulevard, Watchung, NJ 07069
Fire Department: Watchung Fire Department, 57 Mountain, Watchung, NJ 70690000,  Phone: (908) 756-6288,  Fax: (908) 756-3387,  ID: 18210,  Incident #: 2006089
Incident Type: Arcing, shorted electrical equipment.
Alarm Time: 05/11/2006 18:56,  Arrival Time: 05/11/2006 19:00,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/11/2006 19:45
Actions taken:
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
  • Ventilate. Includes nonhazardous odor removal and removal of smoke from nonhazardous materials-related fires.
Location: Hillcrest Road, Watchung, NJ 07069
Fire Department: Watchung Fire Department, 57 Mountain, Watchung, NJ 70690000,  Phone: (908) 756-6288,  Fax: (908) 756-3387,  ID: 18210,  Incident #: 2006095
Incident Type: Overheated motor or wiring.
Alarm Time: 05/19/2006 16:06,  Arrival Time: 05/19/2006 16:06,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/19/2006 16:15
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: Reynolds Road, Watchung, NJ 07069
Fire Department: Watchung Fire Department, 57 Mountain, Watchung, NJ 70690000,  Phone: (908) 756-6288,  Fax: (908) 756-3387,  ID: 18210,  Incident #: 2006097
Incident Type: Arcing, shorted electrical equipment.
Alarm Time: 05/22/2006 15:53,  Arrival Time: 05/22/2006 16:01,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/22/2006 16:15
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: State Road 22 Highway, Watchung, NJ 07060
Fire Department: Watchung Fire Department, 57 Mountain, Watchung, NJ 70690000,  Phone: (908) 756-6288,  Fax: (908) 756-3387,  ID: 18210,  Incident #: 2006104
Incident Type: Gasoline or other flammable liquid spill (flash point below 100 degrees F at standard temperature and pressure (Class I)).
Alarm Time: 05/28/2006 16:13,  Arrival Time: 05/28/2006 16:15,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/28/2006 16:30
Actions taken:
  • Hazardous materials spill control and confinement. Includes confining or diking hazardous materials.
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: Valley Road, Watchung, NJ 07069
Fire Department: Watchung Fire Department, 57 Mountain, Watchung, NJ 70690000,  Phone: (908) 756-6288,  Fax: (908) 756-3387,  ID: 18210,  Incident #: 2006112
Incident Type: Power line down. Excludes people trapped by downed power lines.
Alarm Time: 06/07/2006 21:10,  Arrival Time: 06/07/2006 21:16,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/07/2006 22:35
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: State Road 22 Highway, Watchung, NJ 07060
Fire Department: Watchung Fire Department, 57 Mountain, Watchung, NJ 70690000,  Phone: (908) 756-6288,  Fax: (908) 756-3387,  ID: 18210,  Incident #: 2006113
Incident Type: Passenger vehicle fire. Includes any motorized passenger vehicle, other than a motor home (e.g., pickup trucks, sport utility vehicles, buses).
Alarm Time: 06/08/2006 11:02,  Arrival Time: 06/08/2006 11:04,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/08/2006 11:50
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: Passenger car.,  Make: Oldsmobile,  Model: BRAVADA,  License Plate: UHV-93Y NJ
Location: Crystal Ridge Drive, Watchung, NJ 07069
Fire Department: Watchung Fire Department, 57 Mountain, Watchung, NJ 70690000,  Phone: (908) 756-6288,  Fax: (908) 756-3387,  ID: 18210,  Incident #: 2006126
Incident Type: Gas leak (natural gas or LPG). Excludes gas odors with no source found.
Alarm Time: 06/28/2006 07:39,  Arrival Time: 06/28/2006 07:44,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/28/2006 09:15
Actions taken:
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
  • Hazardous materials detection, monitoring, sampling, and analysis using a variety of detection instruments.
  • Ventilate. Includes nonhazardous odor removal and removal of smoke from nonhazardous materials-related fires.
Location: Valley Road, Watchung, NJ 07069
Fire Department: Watchung Fire Department, 57 Mountain, Watchung, NJ 70690000,  Phone: (908) 756-6288,  Fax: (908) 756-3387,  ID: 18210,  Incident #: 2006128
Incident Type: Aircraft standby. Includes routine standby for takeoff and landing as well as emergency alerts at airports.
Alarm Time: 07/03/2006 06:46,  Arrival Time: 07/03/2006 06:47,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/03/2006 07:20
Action taken: Standby.
Location: State Road 22 Highway, Watchung, NJ 07069
Fire Department: Watchung Fire Department, 57 Mountain, Watchung, NJ 70690000,  Phone: (908) 756-6288,  Fax: (908) 756-3387,  ID: 18210,  Incident #: 2006134
Incident Type: Brush or brush-and-grass mixture fire. Includes ground fuels lying on or immediately above the ground such as duff, roots, dead leaves, fine dead wood, and downed logs.
Alarm Time: 07/12/2006 22:25,  Arrival Time: 07/12/2006 22:33,  Controlled Time: 07/12/2006 22:35,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/12/2006 22:55
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Area Type: Rural/urban or suburban
Total Acres Burned: 0.1
Location: Johnston Drive, Watchung, NJ 07069
Fire Department: Watchung Fire Department, 57 Mountain, Watchung, NJ 70690000,  Phone: (908) 756-6288,  Fax: (908) 756-3387,  ID: 18210,  Incident #: 2006140
Incident Type: Arcing, shorted electrical equipment.
Alarm Time: 07/18/2006 19:24,  Arrival Time: 07/18/2006 19:37,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/18/2006 19:50
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: Somerset Street, Watchung, NJ 07069
Fire Department: Watchung Fire Department, 57 Mountain, Watchung, NJ 70690000,  Phone: (908) 756-6288,  Fax: (908) 756-3387,  ID: 18210,  Incident #: 2006150
Incident Type: Rail vehicle fire. Includes all rail cars, including intermodal containers and passenger cars that are mounted on a rail car.
Alarm Time: 07/27/2006 19:03,  Arrival Time: 07/27/2006 19:05,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/27/2006 19:15
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Engine area, running gear, wheel area
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: Passenger car.,  Make: Honda,  Model: CIVIC,  Year: 1991,  License Plate: RFY-96J NJ
Location: Knightsbridge, Watchung, NJ 07069
Fire Department: Watchung Fire Department, 57 Mountain, Watchung, NJ 70690000,  Phone: (908) 756-6288,  Fax: (908) 756-3387,  ID: 18210,  Incident #: 2006152
Incident Type: Cooking fire involving the contents of a cooking vessel without fire extension beyond the vessel.
Alarm Time: 07/28/2006 10:43,  Arrival Time: 07/28/2006 10:45,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/28/2006 11:45
Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Ventilate. Includes nonhazardous odor removal and removal of smoke from nonhazardous materials-related fires.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: State Road 22 Highway 14 , Watchung, NJ 07069
Fire Department: Watchung Fire Department, 57 Mountain, Watchung, NJ 70690000,  Phone: (908) 756-6288,  Fax: (908) 756-3387,  ID: 18210,  Incident #: 2006166
Incident Type: Brush or brush-and-grass mixture fire. Includes ground fuels lying on or immediately above the ground such as duff, roots, dead leaves, fine dead wood, and downed logs.
Alarm Time: 08/07/2006 11:53,  Arrival Time: 08/07/2006 12:04,  Controlled Time: 08/07/2006 12:04,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/07/2006 12:20
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Area Type: Rural/urban or suburban
Total Acres Burned: 0.1
Location: State Road 22 Highway 15 , Watchung, NJ 07069
Fire Department: Watchung Fire Department, 57 Mountain, Watchung, NJ 70690000,  Phone: (908) 756-6288,  Fax: (908) 756-3387,  ID: 18210,  Incident #: 2006167
Incident Type: Brush or brush-and-grass mixture fire. Includes ground fuels lying on or immediately above the ground such as duff, roots, dead leaves, fine dead wood, and downed logs.
Alarm Time: 08/08/2006 16:02,  Arrival Time: 08/08/2006 16:11,  Controlled Time: 08/08/2006 16:15,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/08/2006 16:40
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Area Type: Rural/urban or suburban
Total Acres Burned: 0.1
Location: State Road 22 Highway, Watchung, NJ 07069
Fire Department: Watchung Fire Department, 57 Mountain, Watchung, NJ 70690000,  Phone: (908) 756-6288,  Fax: (908) 756-3387,  ID: 18210,  Incident #: 2006172
Incident Type: Brush or brush-and-grass mixture fire. Includes ground fuels lying on or immediately above the ground such as duff, roots, dead leaves, fine dead wood, and downed logs.
Alarm Time: 08/12/2006 15:22,  Arrival Time: 08/12/2006 15:31,  Controlled Time: 08/12/2006 15:38,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/12/2006 15:55
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Area Type: Rural/urban or suburban
Total Acres Burned: 0.1
Location: Gildersleeve Place, Watchung, NJ 07069
Fire Department: Watchung Fire Department, 57 Mountain, Watchung, NJ 70690000,  Phone: (908) 756-6288,  Fax: (908) 756-3387,  ID: 18210,  Incident #: 2006174
Incident Type: Gas leak (natural gas or LPG). Excludes gas odors with no source found.
Alarm Time: 08/13/2006 17:27,  Arrival Time: 08/13/2006 17:30,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/13/2006 17:45
Actions taken:
  • Hazardous materials leak control and containment. Includes actions taken to keep a material within its container.
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: State Road 22 Highway, Watchung, NJ 07069
Fire Department: Watchung Fire Department, 57 Mountain, Watchung, NJ 70690000,  Phone: (908) 756-6288,  Fax: (908) 756-3387,  ID: 18210,  Incident #: 2006176
Incident Type: Brush or brush-and-grass mixture fire. Includes ground fuels lying on or immediately above the ground such as duff, roots, dead leaves, fine dead wood, and downed logs.
Alarm Time: 08/13/2006 21:42,  Arrival Time: 08/13/2006 21:49,  Controlled Time: 08/13/2006 21:59,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/13/2006 22:15
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Area Type: Rural/urban or suburban
Total Acres Burned: 0.1
Location: Mountain Boulevard, Watchung, NJ 07069
Fire Department: Watchung Fire Department, 57 Mountain, Watchung, NJ 70690000,  Phone: (908) 756-6288,  Fax: (908) 756-3387,  ID: 18210,  Incident #: 2006180
Incident Type: Outside rubbish, trash, or waste fire. Excludes outside rubbish fires in a container or receptacle.
Alarm Time: 08/18/2006 03:49,  Arrival Time: 08/18/2006 04:03,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/18/2006 04:35
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: Stirling Road, Watchung, NJ 07069
Fire Department: Watchung Fire Department, 57 Mountain, Watchung, NJ 70690000,  Phone: (908) 756-6288,  Fax: (908) 756-3387,  ID: 18210,  Incident #: 2006184
Incident Type: Overheated motor or wiring.
Alarm Time: 08/23/2006 14:30,  Arrival Time: 08/23/2006 14:31,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/23/2006 14:55
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: Bonnie Burn Road, Watchung, NJ 07069
Fire Department: Watchung Fire Department, 57 Mountain, Watchung, NJ 70690000,  Phone: (908) 756-6288,  Fax: (908) 756-3387,  ID: 18210,  Incident #: 2006188
Incident Type: Vehicle accident, general cleanup. Includes incidents where FD is dispatched after the accident to clear away debris. Excludes extrication from vehicle and flammable liquid spills.
Alarm Time: 08/26/2006 14:03,  Arrival Time: 08/26/2006 14:09,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/26/2006 14:35
Actions taken:
  • Hazardous materials leak control and containment. Includes actions taken to keep a material within its container.
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: Birchwood Lane, Watchung, NJ 07069
Fire Department: Watchung Fire Department, 57 Mountain, Watchung, NJ 70690000,  Phone: (908) 756-6288,  Fax: (908) 756-3387,  ID: 18210,  Incident #: 2006194
Incident Type: Passenger vehicle fire. Includes any motorized passenger vehicle, other than a motor home (e.g., pickup trucks, sport utility vehicles, buses).
Alarm Time: 09/01/2006 06:51,  Arrival Time: 09/01/2006 06:52,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 09/01/2006 07:10
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Cargo/trunk area - all vehicles,  Heat Source: Chemical reaction,  Item First Ignited: Oily rags
Cause of Ignition: Act of nature
Mobile Property Involved: Not involved in ignition, but burned,  Type: Pickup truck, hauling rig (non-motorized)
Location: Stirling Road, Watchung, NJ 07069
Fire Department: Watchung Fire Department, 57 Mountain, Watchung, NJ 70690000,  Phone: (908) 756-6288,  Fax: (908) 756-3387,  ID: 18210,  Incident #: 2006195
Incident Type: Heat from short circuit (wiring), defective or worn insulation.
Alarm Time: 09/02/2006 14:31,  Arrival Time: 09/02/2006 14:35,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 09/02/2006 14:45
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: Stirling Road, Watchung, NJ 07069
Fire Department: Watchung Fire Department, 57 Mountain, Watchung, NJ 70690000,  Phone: (908) 756-6288,  Fax: (908) 756-3387,  ID: 18210,  Incident #: 2006199
Incident Type: Gas leak (natural gas or LPG). Excludes gas odors with no source found.
Alarm Time: 09/07/2006 16:22,  Arrival Time: 09/07/2006 16:29,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 09/07/2006 17:00
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: State Road 22 Highway, Watchung, NJ 07069
Fire Department: Watchung Fire Department, 57 Mountain, Watchung, NJ 70690000,  Phone: (908) 756-6288,  Fax: (908) 756-3387,  ID: 18210,  Incident #: 2006201
Incident Type: Brush or brush-and-grass mixture fire. Includes ground fuels lying on or immediately above the ground such as duff, roots, dead leaves, fine dead wood, and downed logs.
Alarm Time: 09/10/2006 12:20,  Arrival Time: 09/10/2006 12:33,  Controlled Time: 09/10/2006 12:38,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 09/10/2006 12:50
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Area Type: Rural/urban or suburban
Total Acres Burned: 0.1
Location: State Road 22 Highway, Watchung, NJ 07069
Fire Department: Watchung Fire Department, 57 Mountain, Watchung, NJ 70690000,  Phone: (908) 756-6288,  Fax: (908) 756-3387,  ID: 18210,  Incident #: 2006216
Incident Type: Gas leak (natural gas or LPG). Excludes gas odors with no source found.
Alarm Time: 10/06/2006 01:23,  Arrival Time: 10/06/2006 01:29,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 10/06/2006 02:08
Actions taken:
  • Hazardous materials leak control and containment. Includes actions taken to keep a material within its container.
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: Johnston Drive, Watchung, NJ 07069
Fire Department: Watchung Fire Department, 57 Mountain, Watchung, NJ 70690000,  Phone: (908) 756-6288,  Fax: (908) 756-3387,  ID: 18210,  Incident #: 2006222
Incident Type: Power line down. Excludes people trapped by downed power lines.
Alarm Time: 10/13/2006 12:25,  Arrival Time: 10/13/2006 12:26,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 10/13/2006 13:55
Actions taken:
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
  • Control traffic. Includes setting up barricades and directing traffic.
Location: Stirling Road, Watchung, NJ 07069
Fire Department: Watchung Fire Department, 57 Mountain, Watchung, NJ 70690000,  Phone: (908) 756-6288,  Fax: (908) 756-3387,  ID: 18210,  Incident #: 2006225
Incident Type: Gas leak (natural gas or LPG). Excludes gas odors with no source found.
Alarm Time: 10/16/2006 16:49,  Arrival Time: 10/16/2006 16:56,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 10/16/2006 17:20
Actions taken:
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
  • Hazardous materials detection, monitoring, sampling, and analysis using a variety of detection instruments.
Location: State Road 22 Highway, Watchung, NJ 07069
Fire Department: Watchung Fire Department, 57 Mountain, Watchung, NJ 70690000,  Phone: (908) 756-6288,  Fax: (908) 756-3387,  ID: 18210,  Incident #: 2006233
Incident Type: Brush or brush-and-grass mixture fire. Includes ground fuels lying on or immediately above the ground such as duff, roots, dead leaves, fine dead wood, and downed logs.
Alarm Time: 10/25/2006 13:46,  Arrival Time: 10/25/2006 14:00,  Controlled Time: 10/25/2006 14:05,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 10/25/2006 14:20
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Area Type: Rural/urban or suburban
Total Acres Burned: 0.1
Location: Washington Rock Road, Watchung, NJ 07069
Fire Department: Watchung Fire Department, 57 Mountain, Watchung, NJ 70690000,  Phone: (908) 756-6288,  Fax: (908) 756-3387,  ID: 18210,  Incident #: 2006235
Incident Type: Arcing, shorted electrical equipment.
Alarm Time: 10/26/2006 18:10,  Arrival Time: 10/26/2006 18:14,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 10/26/2006 18:30
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: Deer Run, Watchung, NJ 07069
Fire Department: Watchung Fire Department, 57 Mountain, Watchung, NJ 70690000,  Phone: (908) 756-6288,  Fax: (908) 756-3387,  ID: 18210,  Incident #: 2006236
Incident Type: Power line down. Excludes people trapped by downed power lines.
Alarm Time: 10/28/2006 23:51,  Arrival Time: 10/28/2006 23:57,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 10/29/2006 01:20
Actions taken:
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
  • Standby.
Location: Washington Rock Road, Watchung, NJ 07060
Fire Department: Watchung Fire Department, 57 Mountain, Watchung, NJ 70690000,  Phone: (908) 756-6288,  Fax: (908) 756-3387,  ID: 18210,  Incident #: 2006239
Incident Type: Arcing, shorted electrical equipment.
Alarm Time: 11/02/2006 22:01,  Arrival Time: 11/02/2006 22:06,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 11/02/2006 22:17
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: State Road 22 Highway, Watchung, NJ 07060
Fire Department: Watchung Fire Department, 57 Mountain, Watchung, NJ 70690000,  Phone: (908) 756-6288,  Fax: (908) 756-3387,  ID: 18210,  Incident #: 2006242
Incident Type: Overheated motor or wiring.
Alarm Time: 11/06/2006 07:23,  Arrival Time: 11/06/2006 07:28,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 11/06/2006 07:45
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: State Road 22 Highway, Watchung, NJ 07060
Fire Department: Watchung Fire Department, 57 Mountain, Watchung, NJ 70690000,  Phone: (908) 756-6288,  Fax: (908) 756-3387,  ID: 18210,  Incident #: 2006244
Incident Type: Breakdown of light ballast.
Alarm Time: 11/08/2006 18:24,  Arrival Time: 11/08/2006 18:34,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 11/08/2006 19:00
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: Bonnie Burn Road, Watchung, NJ 07060
Fire Department: Watchung Fire Department, 57 Mountain, Watchung, NJ 70690000,  Phone: (908) 756-6288,  Fax: (908) 756-3387,  ID: 18210,  Incident #: 2006245
Incident Type: Gas leak (natural gas or LPG). Excludes gas odors with no source found.
Alarm Time: 11/10/2006 04:26,  Arrival Time: 11/10/2006 04:36,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 11/10/2006 05:15
Actions taken:
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
  • Hazardous materials detection, monitoring, sampling, and analysis using a variety of detection instruments.
Location: Hillcrest Road, Watchung, NJ 07069
Fire Department: Watchung Fire Department, 57 Mountain, Watchung, NJ 70690000,  Phone: (908) 756-6288,  Fax: (908) 756-3387,  ID: 18210,  Incident #: 2006253
Incident Type: Cooking fire involving the contents of a cooking vessel without fire extension beyond the vessel.
Alarm Time: 11/19/2006 18:00,  Arrival Time: 11/19/2006 18:01,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 11/19/2006 18:15
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Cooking area, kitchen,  Heat Source: Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment,  Item First Ignited: Appliance housing or casing
Cause of Ignition: Failure of equipment or heat source (Leak or break)
Equipment Involved: Oven, rotisserie,  Brand: GE,  Model: JBP90GV1BB,  Serial No: MM229.370G,  Power: Electrical line voltage (>= 50 volts),  Portability: Stationary
Location: Crystal Ridge Drive, Watchung, NJ 07069
Fire Department: Watchung Fire Department, 57 Mountain, Watchung, NJ 70690000,  Phone: (908) 756-6288,  Fax: (908) 756-3387,  ID: 18210,  Incident #: 2006254
Incident Type: Gas leak (natural gas or LPG). Excludes gas odors with no source found.
Alarm Time: 11/20/2006 17:04,  Arrival Time: 11/20/2006 17:11,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 11/20/2006 17:40
Actions taken:
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
  • Hazardous materials detection, monitoring, sampling, and analysis using a variety of detection instruments.
Location: Cedar Road, Watchung, NJ 07060
Fire Department: Watchung Fire Department, 57 Mountain, Watchung, NJ 70690000,  Phone: (908) 756-6288,  Fax: (908) 756-3387,  ID: 18210,  Incident #: 2006256
Incident Type: Cooking fire involving the contents of a cooking vessel without fire extension beyond the vessel.
Alarm Time: 11/23/2006 13:01,  Arrival Time: 11/23/2006 13:04,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 11/23/2006 13:30
Actions taken:
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
  • Ventilate. Includes nonhazardous odor removal and removal of smoke from nonhazardous materials-related fires.
Location: Orchard Road, Watchung, NJ 07069
Fire Department: Watchung Fire Department, 57 Mountain, Watchung, NJ 70690000,  Phone: (908) 756-6288,  Fax: (908) 756-3387,  ID: 18210,  Incident #: 2006259
Incident Type: Cooking fire involving the contents of a cooking vessel without fire extension beyond the vessel.
Alarm Time: 11/26/2006 09:24,  Arrival Time: 11/26/2006 09:24,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 11/26/2006 09:50
Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Ventilate. Includes nonhazardous odor removal and removal of smoke from nonhazardous materials-related fires.
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: Plainfield Avenue, Watchung, NJ 07069
Fire Department: Watchung Fire Department, 57 Mountain, Watchung, NJ 70690000,  Phone: (908) 756-6288,  Fax: (908) 756-3387,  ID: 18210,  Incident #: 2006262
Incident Type: Gas leak (natural gas or LPG). Excludes gas odors with no source found.
Alarm Time: 11/30/2006 13:19,  Arrival Time: 11/30/2006 13:38,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 11/30/2006 14:25
Actions taken:
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
  • Hazardous materials detection, monitoring, sampling, and analysis using a variety of detection instruments.
Location: Scott Drive, Watchung, NJ 07069
Fire Department: Watchung Fire Department, 57 Mountain, Watchung, NJ 70690000,  Phone: (908) 756-6288,  Fax: (908) 756-3387,  ID: 18210,  Incident #: 2006267
Incident Type: Gas leak (natural gas or LPG). Excludes gas odors with no source found.
Alarm Time: 12/08/2006 12:51,  Arrival Time: 12/08/2006 12:52,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 12/08/2006 13:05
Actions taken:
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
  • Hazardous materials detection, monitoring, sampling, and analysis using a variety of detection instruments.
Location: State Road 22 Highway, Watchung, NJ 07060
Fire Department: Watchung Fire Department, 57 Mountain, Watchung, NJ 70690000,  Phone: (908) 756-6288,  Fax: (908) 756-3387,  ID: 18210,  Incident #: 2006268
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 12/09/2006 14:18,  Arrival Time: 12/09/2006 14:18,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 12/09/2006 15:50
Property Value: $75000,  Property Loss: $5000,  Contents Value: $15000,  Contents Loss: $1500
Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Ventilate. Includes nonhazardous odor removal and removal of smoke from nonhazardous materials-related fires.
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Storage room, area, tank, or bin,  Heat Source: Cigarette,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Abandoned or discarded materials or products)
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 1 Above,  Square Feet: 1200,  Stories with Damage: 1 Minor
Detector Presence: Detectors Present,  Type: Smoke,  Power: Hardwire Only,  Operation: Operated,  Effectiveness: Alerted Occupants
Location: Brookdale Road, Watchung, NJ 07069
Fire Department: Watchung Fire Department, 57 Mountain, Watchung, NJ 70690000,  Phone: (908) 756-6288,  Fax: (908) 756-3387,  ID: 18210,  Incident #: 2006271
Incident Type: Power line down. Excludes people trapped by downed power lines.
Alarm Time: 12/11/2006 13:57,  Arrival Time: 12/11/2006 14:11,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 12/11/2006 14:35
Actions taken:
  • Standby.
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
  • Control traffic. Includes setting up barricades and directing traffic.
Location: Somerset Street, Watchung, NJ 07069
Fire Department: Watchung Fire Department, 57 Mountain, Watchung, NJ 70690000,  Phone: (908) 756-6288,  Fax: (908) 756-3387,  ID: 18210,  Incident #: 2006284
Incident Type: Outside equipment fire. Includes outside trash compactors, outside HVAC units, and irrigation pumps.
Alarm Time: 12/30/2006 12:25,  Arrival Time: 12/30/2006 12:26,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 12/30/2006 12:50
Contents Value: $200,  Contents Loss: $200
Actions taken:
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Courtyard, patio, porch, terrace,  Heat Source: Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment,  Item First Ignited: Cooking materials, including edible materials
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
Equipment Involved: Grill, hibachi, barbecue,  Power: LP gas or other heavier than air gas,  Portability: Portable

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