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Odor/Smoke Investigation

Horrendous Odor Reported from Sewer Truck

City of Watertown Fire dispatched for odor investigation at a residence on Palmer. Caller reports a Sewers of America truck working out front causing a strong smell entering the house.

Closed Apr 21, 2026 u{008107} 2:26 PM City of Watertown Fire
136 Palmer St, Watertown, NY 13601

Incident Report

City of Watertown Fire Department responded to reports of a horrendous odor emanating from a Sewers of America truck at a residence on 136 Palmer St. in Watertown, according to dispatch radio traffic.

At 2:26 p.m., dispatchers sent Engine 1 to investigate the outdoor odor complaint, with the caller describing a strong smell entering the house from the truck working out front. By 2:28 p.m., the caller recontacted dispatch to cancel the request, stating she had opened a window, did not want firefighters, and was leaving the scene; however, Engine 1 continued to the area to check.

Engine 1 cleared the odor investigation at 2:40 p.m. after a 14-minute response, with no further updates or mutual aid reported over the radio.

Dispatch Audio

Initial 2:26:27 PM

Horrendous Odor Reported from Sewer Truck

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City fire alarm engine 1, outdoor order 136Palmer. Repeating engine 1, outdoor order 136Palmer. Caller states there's a sewers of America truck out front doing some work. There is a horrendous smell going through her house.

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Incident Timeline (3 events)

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Horrendous Odor Reported from Sewer Truck 2:26:27 PM

City of Watertown Fire dispatched for odor investigation at a residence on Palmer. Caller reports a Sewers of America truck working out front causing a strong smell entering the house.

City fire alarm engine 1, outdoor order 136Palmer. Repeating engine 1, outdoor order 136Palmer. Caller states there's a sewers of America truck out front doing some work. There is a horrendous smell going through her house.
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Caller Cancels Odor Call, Engine 1 Still Checking 2:28:11 PM

Caller recontacted dispatch, opening window and does not want fire department; states she is leaving. Engine 1 continuing response to check area.

2:27:46 PM JE Dispatch And do want responding?
2:27:59 PM JE Dispatch Just five, engine one.
2:28:03 PM JE 47-1-1 Engine one.
2:28:11 PM JE Dispatch The caller just recontacted. She is opening her window. She does not want the fire department to respond, and she is leaving.
2:28:18 PM JE 47-1-1 We're still responding. We'll check the area.
2:28:19 PM Unit Copy.
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Engine 1 clears Palmer 2:40:39 PM

Engine 1 available from Palmer odor investigation.

2:40:27 PM JE 47-1-1 Dispatch, engine one.
2:40:33 PM JE Dispatch Jefferson.
2:40:34 PM JE Dispatch Dispatch, man.
2:40:39 PM JE 47-1-1 Engine one, Palmer in service.
2:40:44 PM JE Dispatch Javier available.
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