False alarm resolved on Bidwell Avenue, Jersey City NJ
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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to an alarm activation near Bidwell Avenue in Jersey City. Battalion 2 investigated and found no visible signs of fire. The alarm was determined to be a malfunction and the incident was cleared with all units returning to service.
Audio|Heard on: Jersey City Fire
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01:56
Transcript:
00:00
Dispatch, Battalion 2 is on the scene.
00:01
Near Bidwell Avenue, investigate.
00:04
Four-story cluster, multiple dwelling.
00:06
Unit will be Bidwell command.
00:15
Chief Battalion 2, you're on scene establishing Bidwell Avenue command.
00:18
Investigating.
00:27
Dispatch, Battalion Two, I received a call.
00:29
We have nothing showing or sounding from the exterior.
00:36
Battalion Two, this is a call from the alarm company.
00:41
Received.
00:52
Nineteenth Command.
01:02
No, it says smoke on number four four.
01:08
We're going to check that out.
01:12
Received.
01:23
Nineteen Bravo to command, building's clear.
01:29
Nineteen to command, building cleared.
01:35
Received.
01:40
Dispatch, Battalion Two, Box 734, alarm malfunction.
01:44
Terminate the box.
01:45
Battalion Two is ready.
01:51
Rescue terminated in box 734.
01:53
All companies are back in service.
01:55
Switch your radios back to fire ground.
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Location mentioned:
Bidwell Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07305
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