Fire alarm malfunction prompts Firewatch procedure, Norfolk VA
Fire & ArsonA fire alarm was malfunctioning at Extra Space Storage near Tidewater. The system had repeatedly triggered alarms, leading to the fire department placing the site under Firewatch. An employee reported ongoing issues, and they were advised to keep the system in test mode.
Audio|Source: Norfolk City Fire and EMS Dispatch
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Transcript:
1654 This man, this is engine one. We're currently at Extra Space Storage near Tidewater. Employee says that the system has malfunctioned for weeks now. He's been continually putting it in silence and it resets by itself. He said he was on the phone with the alarm company who advised him to put it in test mode. It still came out as an alarm. We're going to have him keep it in test mode and place him under Firewatch[1]. Just wanted to keep you aware. Copy that, yes. Place them on Firewatch and then just send all the information to the fire prevention group, please. Copy that, thank you. Thank you. Anyone know if you copy, this structure will be placed under Firewatch. Any further fire alarms that come from this should just be an engine company. Copy. Medics 17, no effect. Medic. Medic. Go ahead. Just want to let you know, we have computer problems, but we are on scene and I'm out here from the downpoint. Copy. Okay, 15 on scene, medic. 15, engine 13, what do y'all need? Inc. 13 to medic 15. Just bring your personnel down here for right now. Timmerich, Midland Street. Medicaid, Hemorrhage, Midland Street, respond on TAC2. Metax 6 Hemorrhage, Midland Street, respond on TAC2, 1702. 615 Norfolk. Just want to know. Go ahead. An alarm sounded due to the malfunction. The structure is placed in the Firewatch procedure. Explain that employee we're going to return cycling clear. Copy.
1654 This man, this is engine one. We're currently at Extra Space Storage near Tidewater. Employee says that the system has malfunctioned for weeks now. He's been continually putting it in silence and it resets by itself. He said he was on the phone with the alarm company who advised him to put it in test mode. It still came out as an alarm. We're going to have him keep it in test mode and place him under Firewatch[1]. Just wanted to keep you aware. Copy that, yes. Place them on Firewatch and then just send all the information to the fire prevention group, please. Copy that, thank you. Thank you. Anyone know if you copy, this structure will be placed under Firewatch. Any further fire alarms that come from this should just be an engine company. Copy. Medics 17, no effect. Medic. Medic. Go ahead. Just want to let you know, we have computer problems, but we are on scene and I'm out here from the downpoint. Copy. Okay, 15 on scene, medic. 15, engine 13, what do y'all need? Inc. 13 to medic 15. Just bring your personnel down here for right now. Timmerich, Midland Street. Medicaid, Hemorrhage, Midland Street, respond on TAC2. Metax 6 Hemorrhage, Midland Street, respond on TAC2, 1702. 615 Norfolk. Just want to know. Go ahead. An alarm sounded due to the malfunction. The structure is placed in the Firewatch procedure. Explain that employee we're going to return cycling clear. Copy.
Police codes explained
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Firewatch: Fire department monitoring due to alarm malfunction
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Location mentioned:
Near Tidewater Dr, Norfolk, VA 23504
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