Smoke seen on roof of five-story commercial building, Alexandria VA
Fire & ArsonFire units responded to smoke coming from the roof of a five-story commercial building near Richmond Hwy in Alexandria. The smoke appeared light and possibly came from an air handler. Crews accessed the roof to investigate using high-rise fire protocols.
Audio|Source: Fairfax County Fire and Rescue
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Transcript:
00:00
We'll be operating this as a high-rise student.
00:02
Go ahead and add a fifth engine.
00:03
411 and 2424.
00:05
Measure 411, go ahead.
00:09
Yeah, we'll be operating at the high-rise incident.
00:12
That hydrant is going to be right to the right of the entrance of the FBC located at that location.
00:17
Copy that. We'll complete primary water right there.
00:19
We'll hook up to the FTC as well.
00:21
Italian 6 inch 424 on scene of a 5-story commercial building.
00:27
We had smoke evidence from the roofline.
00:29
It appears to be light in color, possibly from one of the air handlers.
00:33
We're going to go ahead and abandon the rig operate as a high-rise assignment.
00:36
I'll go into the panel, provide this panel report just a moment.
00:39
296 from the air handler.
00:43
In fact, give me a writ.
00:44
Engine 466, engine 437.
00:46
Go ahead. Secondary water, we're going to utilize the hydrant on Route 1 across from (number withheld).
00:52
We'll do a forward lay.
00:53
Stay at the turn lane in Route 1, have you complete secondary water there.
00:57
Turn lane, southbound route 1.
00:58
Our 424 is on location.
01:00
We're going to split. X-ray crew is going to make access to the roof.
01:02
The 1st4. The 1 at the 161 just has a blown tire, no EMS needed.
01:16
And unless there's anything further past the 161, all you can go ready mickeychalk channel.
01:20
Lieutenant 4.5 copies.
01:22
Lieutenant 4.5.
01:23
Lieutenant 435, go ahead.
01:24
We have checked for the trailer.
01:26
No emergencies.
01:27
We can place all units in service.
01:29
Release the channel. 10-4[1]. All units you can go in service from ready.
01:32
Channel 4.0 is clear.
01:33
659. Unit 437, Investigator 09.
01:40
On Channel 4 Hotel, Fox 42405, High-Rise Fire, 835050, Richmond Highway, Jerry Highland Government Center, Cross Street, Mohawk Lane.
01:51
Prudential and also, we have returned by alpha.
01:53
Nothing's shown on the panel.
01:55
We're utilizing stairwell Bravo access to the roof right now.
02:00
Power 24 will be accessed north from the exterior.
02:03
Recommend all units go ahead and stage at the rigs for the moment.
02:07
We'll go ahead and investigate the roof, let you know more in a moment.
02:09
The building is only occupied times one.
02:11
Truck 4-11 is on the scene.
02:13
We're on the Bravo Charlie corner.
02:15
We're second truck.
02:16
Engine 24 from power.
02:17
We're from truck 411, confirming you got five in the rear.
02:21
Nothing, telling from the Charlie 5.
02:22
And is direct with truck 411's information as well as engine 424 all units stand by your unit until we hire otherwise.
02:30
Agent 437 is not seen side charlie for the deal.
Police codes explained
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[1]
10-4: Acknowledgment or affirmative; message received and understood.
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Location mentioned:
Near Richmond Hwy, Alexandria, VA 22309
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