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False fire alarm investigated near Albert Matthews RdColumbia TN

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Albert Matthews Rd, Columbia, TN 38401

As discussed during the dispatch call, fire personnel responded to a fire alarm on Albert Matthews Road in Columbia. The alarm company later contacted the keyholder, who indicated that it may have been a false alarm. Responding units were advised that the alarm could not be officially canceled without proper authorization, and the situation was handled accordingly.

Audio|Heard on: Maury County Fire
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01:5
Transcript:
00:00
Maury County Fire respond.
00:02
Near Albert Matthews Road, Columbia, TN.
00:06
Calls will cancel Pike and Neely Hollow.
00:08
Fire alarm activation showing zone one fire.
00:17
County fire units responding to Albert Matthews Road.
00:20
Per alarm company, they spoke with keyholder who advised it may be a false alarm.
00:24
They're unauthorized to request a cancel.
00:37
Copy, Orange Service.
00:42
That's permanent.
00:51
Engine 23, comms.
00:52
They still need a response on Albert Matthews.
00:59
23, it's up to you.
01:00
They advised it is a false alarm.
01:01
I did speak with keyholder.
01:02
They said they were unable to authorize or cancel it.
01:05
Be up to us.

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Albert Matthews Rd, Columbia, TN 38401

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