Fire alarm at seven-story dormitory, no fire found, Chicago IL


Radio dispatch reports a fire alarm at a seven-story dormitory at 6349 North Kenmore. Crews say there is no visible fire and are checking the alarm. Units are staging nearby and some responses are being held.
Audio|Source: Chicago Fire - Digital
00:52
Transcript:
Battalion 9 is on the scene, 6349 North Endmore. We got a seven-story, ordinary dormitory, nothing shown on the box[1] check. We're checking it out. Give the company's report on Sheridan Road Office. Tell you 9 message received[2]. Companies responding to check the box, 6349, Tedmore, stage at... Devon and Kenmore. Stage at Devon and Kenmore for 643-49 Kenmore. Office, you can hold the response. I'll keep the first engine and first truck. 39 message received. 159 truck 25-25 return.
Battalion 9 is on the scene, 6349 North Endmore. We got a seven-story, ordinary dormitory, nothing shown on the box[1] check. We're checking it out. Give the company's report on Sheridan Road Office. Tell you 9 message received[2]. Companies responding to check the box, 6349, Tedmore, stage at... Devon and Kenmore. Stage at Devon and Kenmore for 643-49 Kenmore. Office, you can hold the response. I'll keep the first engine and first truck. 39 message received. 159 truck 25-25 return.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
box: Fire alarm activation
[2]
message received: Acknowledgement of incident report
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Location mentioned:
Near N Kenmore Ave, Chicago, IL 60660
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