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False fire alarm triggered at Latham PoolsFort Wayne IN

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Near Gettysburg Pike, Fort Wayne, IN 46804

Fire units responded to a fire alarm at Latham Pools near Gettysburg Pike off North Hadley Road. The alarm was triggered by a painter. After verifying with the alarm company and the plant manager, it was confirmed to be a false alarm. All units were cleared and returned to service.

Audio|Source: Allen County Fire
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Transcript:
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The Central Fire Respond Reference of Fire Alarm at Latham Pools, near Gettysburg Pike off the North Hadley Road.
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Central Fire Respond, Reference of Fire Alarm at Latham Pools,
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near Gettysburg Pike off of North Hadley Road.
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Central Fire Zone 14 now, Johnny, 848.
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County truck, 197 is in route.
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In third trip, 187.
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I'm sorry responding, reference to fire alarm at Latham Pools, near Gettysburg Pike off a North Hadley Road. He came in through the alarm company indicating zone 618 West product area smoke.
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They were attempting to rep central fire zone 14.
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Engine 81 in route.
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That's our engine 81.
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That sure is fine.
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Fire 181 responding.
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Fire 181, clear.
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Track 187, and communications.
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Bill for truck 187. For you and others in route.
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The alarm company spoke with (name withheld) who gave the proper pass codes. The painter set up the alarm and once fired a permit to disregard.
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Truck 1807 is clear rolling with that in service.
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For what central fire units you can disregard Latham Pools near Gettysburg Pike? There's alarm company. Fire 183.
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Fire 183.
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I just received a call from the plant manager over at Latham. He's indicating this is a false alarm.
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I'm going to continue, but you can go ahead and put everybody back in the service.
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I'm clear. Truck 187 just went in service with the information I'd given them regarding the alarm company wanting the fire department to disregard after speaking to him.
02:20
Okay, I didn't catch that. I was on the phone. Thank you.
02:23
Are you still going to make the scene then?
02:26
Yeah, affirmative.
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Fire 183, sir.
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Engine 81, clear on all traffic, back in service.
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Clear engine 1.81.
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Command, 249A.
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Good. Good.
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I believe 66 driver was trying to get over to the west side.

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Near Gettysburg Pike, Fort Wayne, IN 46804

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