False alarm at apartment building near Northern Pkwy, Baltimore MD
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a report of a possible smoke condition at a six-story apartment building near Northern Parkway and McLean Boulevard in Baltimore. Units investigated all floors and found no signs of smoke or fire. The incident was determined to be a false alarm.
Audio|Heard on: Baltimore MD Fire-Tac Group Calls
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03:12
Transcript:
00:00
Engine fifty-six on the scene.
00:03
Six-story apartment building, nothing showing inside out.
00:09
They need command while I investigate.
00:15
Unit is responding on high box 56K70.
00:18
Engine 56 on scene reports six-story apartment building, nothing showing side alpha.
00:24
Engine 56 will have McLean Boulevard Command.
00:28
Time of starting while he investigate 1420.
00:31
Thank you for a copy that, McLean Northern Parkway, 1420.
00:35
Command update.
00:36
I've got no alarms on the interior.
00:40
43, I got plugged inside the complex.
00:46
Command, copy. Engine 43, copy.
00:48
1411.
00:50
Eradication of command.
00:52
There you go.
00:55
It's supposed to be the 6th floor and the end of the hall.
00:59
Copy, I'm on the 6th floor.
01:02
I've got no smoke.
01:04
Have all units stand by.
01:09
Units on High Box 56-70, Park Command, stand by while he investigate 1411.
01:17
Engine forty-three, nothing on the Charlie side.
01:22
Sorry, G four, I am on the scene from this show.
01:24
So as described,
01:26
1st engine, 1st row maintain command while they continue to investigate.
01:32
Units on high, have out fifty-six to 70.
01:35
Battalion chief four on scene.
01:39
Engine fifty-six will retain command while I investigate 1412.
01:45
Battalion chief 430 usually get upstairs with that six floor and assist engine fifty-six.
01:54
Copy.
01:57
Command, 5th and 6th floor are clear of smoke.
02:02
I'm going to check the 4th on my way down.
02:04
This is likely a false call.
02:08
Time G4, you can go ahead and make me command.
02:10
Command post is going to be in the lobby of the building.
02:15
Commander 43 needs us again on the 4th floor.
02:19
Check to see if you have anything up there.
02:23
Fourth direct copy, 4th floor.
02:28
Unit is on high box 56-70.
02:31
The tower G4 has command 1414.
02:36
56 to command, 4th floor is also clear.
02:42
All right, you command some communication.
02:44
How'd you receive this call?
02:47
Command, we received the call.
02:48
We'll try to call back.
02:51
I copy.
02:53
1414.
02:55
Commander 54,
02:57
go ahead and check your 2nd floor for it.
03:00
Truck 30,
03:02
1st floor clear.
03:07
People are at the door.
03:10
Safety officer two is on location, assuming safety.
Disclaimer:
This transcript is automatically generated by AI from live dispatch audio. Dispatch communications may include background noise, overlapping speakers, or rapidly evolving situations, and automated transcription may not capture all details or context.
Location mentioned:
E Northern Pkwy & McClean Blvd, Baltimore, MD 21234
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