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Smoke alarm investigated in Richland TownshipJohnstown PA

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Frances St, Johnstown, PA 15904

As discussed during the dispatch call, firefighters responded to a smoke detector alarm near Francis Street in Richland Township. Investigation found the alarm was triggered by a kitchen ventilation issue, and no fire was present. The scene was cleared and units were returned to service.

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04:22
Transcript:
00:00
Station three, Charlie smoke detector alarm.
00:02
Eight one four Lanes and Ames, near Francis Street, Richland Township, Richland Operations.
00:18
Everybody say, we're not very.
00:35
Going back in.
00:38
Mike 31, service here on.
00:39
Sure, knife.
00:43
Cannon 937, one in service for medical command.
00:59
It was kitchen entry.
01:49
Good.
01:51
That's three deputy.
01:52
We also took the call from a private caller reporting the smoke detector alarm as well, and they're saying that the alarms are going off because someone forgot to turn on the ventilation fans in the kitchen.
02:03
They were on scene.
02:09
Okay.
02:14
Hey Captain, I'm on the scene of a one-story large commercial structure with nothing showing inside Alpha.
02:21
Have a side door open up and I'll be investigating.
02:26
Three captains.
02:29
Deputy from the truck, would you like us to? Respond or hold the update.
02:36
You can head that way until Bill advises otherwise.
02:40
Probably that will be around momentarily.
02:55
Just have a truck come in non-emergency at this point.
03:00
Three caps, (name withheld).
03:11
Station three units on a smoke detector alarm, near Landon and Games.
03:15
Three captain requesting the truck respond non-emergency.
03:39
C94 is on scene.
03:43
C94 on scene, unit 12.
04:14
Onward, he said.
04:16
You can place the assignment in service.
04:21
Three captain, that's received.

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Frances St, Johnstown, PA 15904

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