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False fire alarm at Centerville healthcare facility, Barnstable MA

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audio iconFire & Arson
S Main St, Centerville, MA 02632

As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to an alarm sounding at a three-story healthcare facility near South Main Street in Centerville. Upon investigation, no smoke or fire was found. The alarm was determined to have an unknown cause, and it was successfully reset before units cleared the scene.

Audio|Heard on: Barnstable MA Fire Dispatch Group Calls
Listen to dispatch call
02:33
Transcript:
00:00
We have ladder one, engine two to near South Main Street for the alarm sounding no smoke, no fire.
00:09
I'm beyond responding.
00:14
Engine three is up.
00:20
Engine three responding, near South Main Street.
00:40
Car four on location, three-story healthcare facility, alarm sounding.
00:43
Nothing showing, investigating.
00:45
Car four has command.
01:02
Ladder one on location.
01:14
Ladder one, command investigate the 3rd floor.
01:22
Engine three on location.
01:25
Nothing showing.
01:26
Investigating.
01:38
Engine two at the hydrant.
02:01
Confirmed no smoke or fire, unknown cause for the alarm.
02:03
Going to attempt a reset.
02:14
Engine two, clear and returning.
02:20
Fire command, I have a positive reset on the panel.
02:23
Command's terminated, all units are clear.

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Location mentioned:
S Main St, Centerville, MA 02632

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