Fire alarm malfunction at Deer Cove, Normal IL
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a residential fire alarm near Deer Cove, CC Court. The alarm, triggered by smoke detectors in a bedroom zone, was checked by a keyholder on scene and determined to be a false alarm caused by a malfunctioning sensor.
Audio|Heard on: Bloomington and Normal Fire
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01:46
Transcript:
00:00
Engine 13, engine 12, battalion 10, ladder 10.
00:03
Engine 13, engine 12, battalion 10, ladder 10.
00:07
You're needed to the address near Deer Cove, CC Court.
00:13
Near Deer Cove, CC Court for a fire alarm.
00:17
May I come clear? 1721.
00:23
Back to battalion ten, court route.
00:28
Battalion ten, train route 1722.
00:34
Engine twelve's mouth.
00:37
Seventeen 22.
00:40
Engine 13 on the line.
00:46
Seventeen 23.
00:52
METCOM Tower, 10-10 is en route.
00:59
1723.
01:01
It's showing a residential fire alarm, showing bedroom smoke detectors zone 16.
01:06
Keyholder is in the notes and it looked like the security company just called back.
01:11
Stated they spoke to (name withheld) as a contact for the keyholder.
01:16
(Name withheld) is on scene and provided proper verbal passcode and there was an alarm sensor malfunction.
01:24
Message received on that MacCam.
01:26
We will send engine 3.
01:27
Thirteen and Battalion Ten only.
01:29
Yeah, that's good return.
01:35
METCOM, Engine Twelve copies direct.
01:37
Clear available.
01:39
METCOM, Tower Ten, same traffic.
01:43
Showing you both in service returning 1724.
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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:
N Deer Cove CC Ct, Normal, IL 61761
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