Faulty fire detector triggers false alarm in Linden, Linden NJ
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a fire alarm near East St and George's Avenue in Linden. The alarm was traced to a faulty basement detector. No fire or hazards were found, and the resident was advised to have the detector replaced before units cleared the scene.
Audio|Heard on: Union NJ Fire Dispatch Group Calls
Listen to dispatch call
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Transcript:
00:00
Special 51, can you repeat the address?
00:04
near East St.
00:05
George's Avenue.
00:10
See. Dispatch, weather four, Ladder Four is on location.
00:13
Signal five.
00:16
Great, engine four on location.
00:20
Dispatch. Command.
00:24
Command, your message.
00:26
This will be a signal K for Engine One.
00:29
I'm returning Engine Four, Ladder One, Deputy available.
00:33
Transferring command over to Engine One A.
00:36
Received signal K.
00:41
This is Ladder One Command.
00:44
Send me any message.
00:47
This was a faulty detector in the basement.
00:51
Resident was advised to let landlord know to replace it.
00:54
Engine one, we'll be terminating command.
00:56
Returning available.
00:59
Received engine one returning available, time clear.
Disclaimer:
This transcript is automatically generated by AI from live dispatch audio. Dispatch communications may include background noise, overlapping speakers, or rapidly evolving situations, and automated transcription may not capture all details or context.
Location mentioned:
W St Georges Ave, Linden, NJ 07036
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