False fire alarm at Hampton Inn triggered by testing, Plattsburgh NY


A commercial fire alarm at Hampton Inn and Suites near State Route 3 was triggered. Smoke was reported on the fifth floor. Multiple fire departments responded. Later it was confirmed the alarm was activated during testing and there was no actual fire.
Audio|Source: Clinton Co. EMS, Fire, Police, Sheriff
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Automatic commercial fire alarm at Hampton Inn and Suites, near State Rte 3.
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Report of smoke on the fifth floor.
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Multiple fire departments responding for mutual aid to automatic fire alarm at Hampton Inn and Suites.
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Smoke reported on fifth floor. (number withheld).
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Near State Rte 3, Hampton Inn.
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(number withheld).
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Please inform if any new reports come in.
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Copy that.
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Dispatch command acknowledged.
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Reset completed, units returning.
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Copy that, units returning.
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Acknowledged.
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By dispatch.
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Alarm company called back stating the alarm was triggered by testing and they forgot to deactivate it.
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Hold units with aerial apparatus.
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Proceeding to confirm.
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Requesting confirmation, do you copy?
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Location mentioned:
Near State Rte 3, Plattsburgh, NY 12901
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