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Fire crews investigate unclear alarm report, Cranston RI

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audio iconFire & Arson
Hope Rd, Cranston, RI 02921

As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a possible alarm near Hope Road in Cranston. Dispatch and responders reported confusion about the correct location, including uncertainty between Hope Road and Hope Avenue. Attempts to verify the address and reach the caller were unsuccessful, and responders remained on standby while confirming details.

Audio|Heard on: Providence RI Fire-Talk Group Calls
Listen to dispatch call
01:4
Transcript:
00:00
Engine five's fire alarm.
00:02
Five, go ahead.
00:06
We're not seeing a location at that address.
00:09
Do you have a better?
00:10
Is this a residential or fire alarm?
00:13
That's affirmative.
00:18
Working on standby.
00:22
Engine five, I am going to check down this dirt road with the beach.
00:29
This doesn't match the given address.
00:33
Engine 5, fire alarm.
00:35
Engine 5, go ahead.
00:39
All right, we're going to be standing by until you get a callback, which is no contact yet.
00:44
Roger that.
00:45
We did verify with 911.
00:48
They verified the address.
00:49
They didn't see it on the map either.
00:52
And no answer on the callback.
00:56
Can you confirm about Hope Avenue? Hope Avenue versus Hope Road.
01:01
They did confirm Hope Road in Cranston.
01:03
Stand by.

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Location mentioned:
Hope Rd, Cranston, RI 02921

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