Possible gas leak causes chemical exposure in apartment, Lincoln NE
Medical EmergencyEmergency responders went to an apartment near R St for a possible gas leak. A resident reported a strong smell like wet paint, dizziness, and numbness on the tip of her tongue. The smell was strongest in the bedroom. Responders prepared additional resources due to the chemical exposure risk.
Audio|Source: Lincoln Fire and Rescue
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Transcript:
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Engine 9, truck 1, and medic 2.
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Zone 101. Medical Bravo[1] response, chemical exposure.
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At near R St.
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Unit 1,405.
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Respond on TAC 4[2].
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Engine 9, CHOP1, and Medic 2. Respond to Zone 101.
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Medical, brother response, chemical exposure.
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At near R St, Unit 1,405. Respond on Tech 4.
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Good night, pal.
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Engine 9, truck 1, medic 2, verifying bravo response, flying the apartment,
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near R St, apartment 1,405.
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We get a call from a 27-year-old female who advised that her apartment on the second floor believes there's a possible gas leak, strong smell of wet paint, strongest in the bedroom, and then was dizzy in the hallway.
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She was feeling dizzy, tip of her tongue was numb. She has a vacuum. We'll be waiting at the apartment entrance.
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Given the possible gas leak, I'm going to start another engine and a battalion.
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You're going to be on Tech 4, Tech 4.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
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Medical Bravo: Moderate-priority medical response (Bravo determinant) under MPDS—no immediate life threat suspected
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TAC 4: Tactical radio channel 4 used for law enforcement operations and coordination.
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Location mentioned:
Near R St, Lincoln, NE 68504
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