False fire alarm due to faulty smoke detector sensor, Atlanta GA


A fire alarm at a building near Lakewood Avenue was triggered due to a faulty smoke detector sensor. Maintenance replaced the sensor and the fire crew reset the alarm. There was no actual fire or danger reported.
Audio|Source: Atlanta Fire Rescue
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Transcript:
00:00
To respond near Lakewood Avenue, cross through Milton Avenue.
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Paramedic engine, to respond near Lakewood Avenue southeast, cross to Milton Avenue.
00:11
I can be advised on an elevator for 19 radio.
00:20
Go ahead. Radio, bad sensor[2] in the smoke detector, maintenance is changing out the sensor, also the cab fire responded as well.
00:29
So, engine 19 in service alarm reset[1].
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
alarm reset: Fire alarm reset
[2]
bad sensor: Faulty smoke detector sensor
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Location mentioned:
Near Lakewood Ave SE, Atlanta, GA 30315
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