False fire alarm due to faulty system in Asheville


A fire alarm was activated, but it was a false alarm caused by a malfunctioning system. No fire or emergency was found at the scene.
Audio|Source: Asheville Fire
00:52
Transcript:
Squad 1. 13-0-9[1]. Excuse me in case from command will follow up. On scene, we just spoke to the manager. There's no emergency in room 180. You can cancel the assignment, with the exception of engine 8. Copy that, sir. Retain 1, 8 to 9-9-Liter 4, Tiger 12 in return service. This is going to be set off due to a faulty alarm system. Engine 13 can handle, you can throw all the UIS[2] back in service. Copy, engine 13 can handle sign. Engine 1, lighter 1, squad 1 to die until you can return service. 30-13-0-1[3], 13-10.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
13-0-9: Fire alarm response
[2]
UIS: Unit In Service
[3]
30-13-0-1: Administrative fire radio code, likely referencing unit status
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Location mentioned:
Asheville, NC
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