Faulty smoke detector triggers fire alarm at Branford supply store, Branford CT


Fire units responded to an automatic fire alarm near Main St at Branford Building Supply. The alarm was caused by a faulty smoke and carbon monoxide detector on the third floor. There was no smoke, fire, or abnormal meter readings. The homeowner was advised to replace the detector. The alarm had been reset before fire unit arrival and the situation was declared under control.
Audio|Source: Branford Fire
02:44
Transcript:
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Cranford, Truck 1 responding, Rescue 2 off duty.
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Roger, Truck 1, Rescue 2 off duty.
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Engine 2 engine 9, truck 1, car 6.
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Near Main St, Branford Building Supply is going to be the front showroom building.
00:11
Coming in as the automatic fire alarm, saying third floor bedroom smoke and CO detector.
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The car six is unseen, one story wood,
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car six will be command investigating.
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Roger, unseen, one story would investigating.
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And engine one, I'm sorry, engine nine, put it right here in the parking lot, truck one, you can stay on main street right in front of those.
00:32
All right, I'm brand for an engine nine, unseat.
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Roger Nguyen.
00:34
Drug 1 received.
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Brant patrol 1 on 2.
00:36
Roger, truck 1.
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Dr.1. Do you want. Ramp for time.
00:38
Still end of life on a CO detector.
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Normal readings. Homeowner is going to replace.
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Angel wanted service.
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Roger, end of life.
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Homeowner will replace.
00:44
Bramfordton. We're investigating the protector activation on the third floor, units on scene can handle.
00:50
Investigating activation on the third floor, units unseen can handle, inch and two remaining quarters.
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And deny the command.
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Command, though, go ahead.
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No smoke, no fire.
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No more readings on the meter.
00:59
We've got an activated head in the living room, flashing red.
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Pretty safe.
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See if there's a reset button on that head.
01:04
That's a negative.
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Roger. All right, I'll advise the building owner.
01:08
The alarm's been reset prior to our arrival.
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You guys can come on down. Commander Bramford.
01:11
Bramford's on.
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We're under control, faulty detector.
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Units can go in service when ready.
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Roger, under control, faulty detector.
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Units can go in service when ready.
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Location mentioned:
Near Main St, Branford, CT 06405
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