Fire crews respond to alarm at convention center, Minneapolis MN
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire units responded to a possible mechanical issue at the Minneapolis Convention Center after a commercial alarm activation. Staff on scene indicated the generator was malfunctioning, but there was no smoke or flames observed. Crews worked to assist with resetting the alarm system, and only one unit remained to check on the issue while others returned to service.
Audio|Heard on: Hennepin MN Fire Dispatch Group Calls
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Transcript:
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Initial assignment, Engine 10, Engine 6, Ladder 11 and Chief 1.
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Commercial fire alarm at the convention center.
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Near Second Avenue South, Map 106 Echo.
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Initial assignment, Engine 6, Engine 10, Ladder 11, and Chief 1.
00:14
Fire alarm going off throughout the whole building.
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There's no smoke or flames.
00:18
We are getting reports they're trying to reset the system but they're having trouble.
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This is going to be a convention center near Second Avenue.
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Map 106 Echo, 2006.
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That's Chief One from Station Eight.
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Chief One from Station Eight at 2006.
00:36
Chief One, once you have Ladder Eleven, check that out alone.
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Put the rest of them in service.
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Receive Ladder Eleven can handle per Chief One.
00:43
Other companies in service.
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Ladder Eleven to continue in.
00:47
And dispatch, can you show Chief One available please? Received Chief One at 2008.
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Ladder Eleven showing you en route.
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This is going to be for a crew.
00:54
Commercial fire alarm going off at the convention center.
00:57
Staff are on scene reporting that there is a generator failing, there's no smoke or flames.
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And they're having trouble resetting the system.
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That's 2008.
01:07
Ladder 11 received arriving.
01:08
At 2001.
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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:
2nd Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55404
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