Automatic fire alarm at veterans hospital, Albany NY


Radio traffic reporting an automatic fire alarm at the VA Hospital at 113 Holland Ave. Fire engines and a truck were dispatched and an automatic general alarm was reported. An advanced life support unit was also requested. No signs of an actual fire were reported in the audio.
Audio|Source: Albany City Fire
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Transcript:
Engine 9, truck for Charlie response, 113 Holland Ave, VA Hospital. Crosses VA Hospital for an automatic alarm. Engine 9, truck for trailer response, 113 Holland Ave, VA Hospital. Automatic general alarm. If your truck has arrived, we have an ALS[1] unit coming.
Engine 9, truck for Charlie response, 113 Holland Ave, VA Hospital. Crosses VA Hospital for an automatic alarm. Engine 9, truck for trailer response, 113 Holland Ave, VA Hospital. Automatic general alarm. If your truck has arrived, we have an ALS[1] unit coming.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
ALS: Advanced Life Support (EMS Unit)
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Location mentioned:
Near Holland Ave # C 323, Albany, NY 12208
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