Accidental fire alarm at RCG building in Lowell, Lowell MA
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, the fire department responded to a central station alarm at the RCG building near Merrimack Street in Lowell. Crews were dispatched to investigate a general smoke detector activation. It was later confirmed to be accidental with no fire or injuries reported.
Audio|Heard on: Lowell Police Department
Listen to dispatch call
02:43
Transcript:
00:00
10 DVH 66 Lowell Fire, announcing a central station alarm for near Merrimack Street.
00:06
Engine 3, engine 4, engine 6, ladder 3, rescue car 2.
00:11
Again that's a central station alarm for near Merrimack Street.
00:15
Engine 3, engine 4, engine 6, ladder 3, Rescue Car 2.
00:19
Striking box 26.
00:22
Cross streets are Bridge at Central.
00:29
This is near Merrimack.
00:32
Ladder 3 is responding.
00:36
It's going to be for the RCG building, general smoke detector.
00:41
Engine 4 is responding.
00:45
Car 2 is responding.
00:56
Good.
01:00
So it looks like he has a Toyota Corolla hatchback, colored black.
01:05
06 registered to him is going to be Mass Reg (number withheld).
01:15
And what's the name again?
01:19
We're looking for a (name withheld).
01:22
(number withheld).
01:24
The vehicle's not outside the address.
01:27
I'm gonna check with the, uh,
01:29
still don't know.
01:34
Where is he?
01:40
(number withheld).
01:42
6, go ahead.
01:45
Is MIS working today?
01:49
It should be.
01:50
We can call up.
01:52
Copy. I'm having issues with my alarm more.
01:54
I'm called back already.
01:58
Two
02:01
has command.
02:07
Car two's on scene with command.
02:09
Engine three to command.
02:12
Go ahead, engine three.
02:15
Yeah, she workers tripped it on the 4th floor.
02:17
They just too much called her.
02:21
Car received.
02:22
Command all companies, just stand by with your apparatus except for engine three and ladder three.
02:30
Engine three and ladder three, sending everyone else back.
02:34
No, that's a negative fire alarm.
02:36
I'm having all companies just stand by with their apparatus.
02:42
Engine four is standing by the hydrant.
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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:
Merrimack St, Lowell, MA 01852
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