FIRE - GAS LEAK INDOORS
Btwn FERRY ST & BRIDGE ST
BCE46, Q26, 17-5, 17-6, E46
Dispatched 9:23 AM
ETA
5m
DIST
1.3mi
HYD
NO
Dispatch
SMELL INSIDE, GAS OFF, BUSINESS EVACUATED // FIRE CMD 3 OPS FIRE 8
Caller: HAMMOND, HELAINE (732-429-4582)
Temp
43ยฐF
Wind
6 NNE
Conditions
Sunny
Humidity
69%
Read off the 3D
Roof about 30 ft up, collapse zone 45 ft
Structure runs past the sampled area; footprint and far sides not read
Size-Up Reference
No prior calls
No hydrant data available
๐จ Incident Snapshot
moderateGas leak reported indoors
Multi-story mixed-use lodging/bar/restaurant
Downtown Lambertville on Bridge Street corridor
โ ๏ธ Primary Risk Signals
Multi-unit building with shared utilities
Gas source may be kitchen appliance or main line
Occupants in upper floors โ evacuation path and accountability
Occupied lodging during daytime
Guests and staff present โ unknown count
Bar/restaurant adds fuel ignition sources
Basement or mechanical space gas source
Shared HVAC may distribute odor across floors
Access to shutoff valve and meter critical
๐ฌ๏ธ Environmental Conditions
Wind 6 mph NNE โ light, not a factor for indoor gas leak
Sunny and dry โ good visibility for scene ops
โ๏ธ Confirm on Arrival
Odor location and type
Single floor vs building-wide, gas smell vs chemical
Occupant evacuation status
Who reported, are guests/staff exiting now
Appliance and meter condition
Kitchen stove/oven status, meter location and any visible damage
Basement access and utility shutoff
Locate main gas shutoff and determine if already isolated
๐ง Common Causes
Kitchen range or oven pilot light malfunction
Gas water heater flame failure or leak
Loose connection at meter or appliance
Damaged gas line from renovation or settling