6/25/10 -- Unusual Occurence/Box 5040

rdm258

rdm258

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Jamaica,Queens
Location: Jamaica Ave between 175 st and 179 st. All the wires are on fire in a 5 block area, with poles on fire and live wire on a commercial bldg.
Batt 50 the i/c. s/c SQ270
NYPD(103pct) called a Level I Mobilization also for this.
Time: 0712 hrs
 
Box 5040 Jamaica Avenue and 177 St
Address 177-03 Jamaica Avenue, Jamaica

06:54
Disp 231 to E275: you were originally going to an auto accident at 179St and Jamaica Ave - we
are now receiving 177-03 Jamaica Avenue for a fire in a PD - second floor - we
transmitted your box

06:55
Disp to B50: now receiving a light pole sparking at 177 St and Jamaica Avenue

First Alarm
Engines: 275 299 301
Trucks L133 TL127
BC 50

TL127: unable to make Box 5040 due to mechanical problems
Disp: where are you?
TL127: still in quarters
Disp: we'll put you OOS

Disp to B50: L150 is replacing TL127 as the second truck

07:01
BC50: Can you have the utility respond - we have approx 2 blocks of wires on fire -
we're in the process of checking properties - we also have a wire on a bus k -
the wires run from 176 to 179 -
Disp - what is the location of the wire down on the bus?
BC50: 177 and checking for occupants

07:04
BC50: it's not a bus but a commercial vehicle - we now have 5 square blocks that are on fire
Disp: we will advise ConEd but they have told us they have no one available due to the incident yesterday up in Douglaston but will give us the first available
BC50: 10-4k

07:05
Disp: we are now receiving 171 and Jamaica

07:10
BC50: we also have a pole down at 178 St and secondary wires down running across Jamaica - we are also requesting Squad with the hot stick
Disp: per OEM Con Ed does have someone responding - they should be out there shortly

07:16
Disp to Sq 270: you are being S/C for your hot stick - you have about 5 blocks of wires that are down - also have some poles down and wires on a commercial vehicle
Disp: is there anybody in that vehicle with the wires down
BC50; negative

07:29
BC50 indicates no fourth due Engine or FAST truck is required

7:30
Disp transmits All Hands for Box 5040
Rescue 4 if not already assigned
RAC4

07:31
Disp to B50: what is your progress?
BC50:We're unable to get the utility to respond - I spoke to a utility supervisor and a crew being put together and should be on scene in approx 45 minutes to an hour - 0ur problem is we have a school in the middle of our closed area that is going to open in approx 20 minutes k -we have the area taped off - approx 4-5 blocks - Jamacia Avenue both sides of traffic are closed-
we have primary and secondary wires on fire throughout that area k - everything is live - we also have a live wire on a commercial vehicle k - we're doubtful
Disp; 10 -4 on the doubtful

07:34
BC50: we're going to need an MTA Supervisor on buses

07:47
BC50: can you put another call into the utility - the area seems to be expanding - we have a school involved and now  are receiving reports of a nursing home with power problems
Disp: we will update them again

07:50
Disp: 50 Con Ed advises us that they have a crew enroute but can't tell us how long it will be

07:59
BC50: we have a Con Ed supervisor on scene - he is assessing the situation
Duration 1 hour 8 minutes
 
Gman:

Looks like there are two main types out there... the "detection" type that I've been trained on and used as a first responder (think metal detector, but it beeps when it senses an electrical field), and the ones that I'm willing to bet that ConEd uses, which would actually be used to touch/move/manipulate wires and other charged equipment.

"A hot stick is an insulated pole, usually made of fiberglass, used by electric utility workers when engaged on live-line working on energized high-voltage electric power lines. Depending on the tool attached to the end of the hot stick, it is possible to test for voltage, tighten nuts and bolts, apply tie wires (twisted lengths of ductile wire which fasten the running cable to its supporting insulators), open and close switches, replace fuses, lay insulating sleeves on wires, and perform various other tasks while not exposing the crew to a large risk of electric shock."


Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hot_stick

Source: http://www.hotstickusa.com/faq.html
 
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