False fire alarm at Ward Street building, Paterson NJ
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, a fire alarm was reported near Ward Street in Paterson. Fire crews responded and found it to be a false alarm caused by an alarm malfunction. There were no signs of smoke or fire, and the alarm was reset before the response was concluded.
Audio|Heard on: Paterson Fire 1 and 2
Listen to dispatch call
00:55
Transcript:
00:00
Dive near Ward Street, Paterson.
00:02
Accurate fire alarm.
00:03
No zone given.
00:18
Engine four is on scene near Ward Street.
00:20
We'll start command and evacuate.
00:24
We even have four location steps.
00:30
Engine four, call dispatch.
00:34
You tell me four again?
00:38
For Ward Street, we've got an alarm malfunction.
00:42
Had no sign of smoke or fire on the 4th floor.
00:44
Alarm is reset.
00:46
All companies are now terminated.
00:50
I have received reporting alarm malfunction.
00:53
All companies are up.
00:54
Command terminated.
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:
Ward St, Paterson, NJ 07505
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