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False smoke alarm near Venice DrColumbia MO

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audio iconFire & Arson
Venice Dr, Columbia, MO 65202

As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units responded to a smoke alarm activation near Venice Drive in the Boone Fire jurisdiction. The alarm was traced to a home where a battery change caused a false alert. No fire or damage was found, and crews returned to service.

Audio|Heard on: Boone County Fire Protection District - Dispatch Only
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01:9
Transcript:
00:00
Engine 1501, engine 801.
00:02
Bravo response, smoke alarm near Venice Drive, Boone Fire jurisdiction.
00:08
Engine 1501.
00:10
Engine 801, Bravo to five.
00:12
Smoke alarm near Venice Drive, Boone Fire jurisdiction, cross of East Highway 163 and dead end.
00:20
Time out 2110 hours.
00:28
Boone County Engine 801.
00:33
Engine 801.
00:37
Engine 801 responding, Bennett times one.
00:42
Engine 801, you're assigned to near Bennett Drive for a smoke detector alarm.
00:47
Looks like a single family residence showing attic smoke detectors.
00:56
Chief 12.
00:58
Chief 12.
01:00
Regarding Bennett Lane alarm, first person contact,
01:05
battery change, false alarm.
01:07
Return unit to service and Chief 12 will have the report.

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Venice Dr, Columbia, MO 65202

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