Smoke and possible building fire at intersection, Boone County KY


Dispatch audio reporting smoke and a possible building fire near East 36 and Lincoln in Boone County. Multiple fire and ambulance units are sent. Reporters mentioned yellow and white smoke and a fire alarm. It was unclear if anyone was inside; an apartment number was given and has been removed. The recording includes unit roll calls and arrival instructions.
Audio|Source: Northern Kentucky Public Safety
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Transcript:
Covington, Pumper 8[3], Pover 6, Pumper 2, Rescue 1[4], Trucks 7, Car 2, Car 9, Ambulance 2, (name withheld), 1840[2]. Respond in the area of East 36 and Lincoln. East 36 and Lincoln for a possible structure fire. Use Fireground 2[1] on arrival. Okay, same way. All right, anyone, go ahead. (name withheld), H.23. Coming in, Pumper 8, Pover 6, Pumper 2. Rescue 1, Truck 7, Car 2, Car 9, Ambulance 2, count out 1840, respond in the area of East 36 and Lincoln, East 36 and Lincoln for a possible structure fire. Use Fireground 2 on arrival. They say they were inside or outside of the building. She gave me near apartment. Your squad responding to (name withheld), thanks for difficulty breathing. Clear, sure, okay. I have a violation. Copy. Copy. 1840. controlling anti-fire equipment in all three areas 36 and Lincoln for a possible structure fire.
Covington, Pumper 8[3], Pover 6, Pumper 2, Rescue 1[4], Trucks 7, Car 2, Car 9, Ambulance 2, (name withheld), 1840[2]. Respond in the area of East 36 and Lincoln. East 36 and Lincoln for a possible structure fire. Use Fireground 2[1] on arrival. Okay, same way. All right, anyone, go ahead. (name withheld), H.23. Coming in, Pumper 8, Pover 6, Pumper 2. Rescue 1, Truck 7, Car 2, Car 9, Ambulance 2, count out 1840, respond in the area of East 36 and Lincoln, East 36 and Lincoln for a possible structure fire. Use Fireground 2 on arrival. They say they were inside or outside of the building. She gave me near apartment. Your squad responding to (name withheld), thanks for difficulty breathing. Clear, sure, okay. I have a violation. Copy. Copy. 1840. controlling anti-fire equipment in all three areas 36 and Lincoln for a possible structure fire.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
Fireground 2: Fire Operations Channel
[2]
1840: Time of dispatch
[3]
Pumper 8: Fire unit designation
[4]
Rescue 1: Fire unit designation
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Location mentioned:
Boone County, KY
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