Automatic fire alarm activates at BCIU main offices, Reading PA
Fire & ArsonAn automatic fire alarm triggered at the Berks County Intermediate Unit main offices near Commons Boulevard in Muhlenberg Township. The building was evacuated with no visible exterior fire. The Halon system activated on the second floor. Fire and emergency units responded and confirmed conditions were normal outside without injuries.
Audio|Source: Berks County Fire and EMS - Digital
05:59
Transcript:
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Muhlenberg Township near Commons Boulevard at the BCIU, main offices.
00:04
It's near Yarrow Avenue and Tuckerding Road for an automatic fire alarm, units dispatched.
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Muhlenberg Township near Commons Boulevard at BCIU, main offices.
00:16
It's near Yarrow Avenue and Tuckerding Road for an automatic fire alarm, reported as general fire alarm.
00:26
Sgt. reporting.
00:33
Sgt. Street responding, Opportunity Health.
00:36
Location near 2nd Street by the railroad tracks.
00:39
Location on Beach Street, east of Edge Street.
00:54
Lift assist requested near Yarrow Avenue and Sage Avenue.
00:59
Lift assist needed near Yarrow Avenue and Sage Avenue.
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Okay.
01:12
Acknowledged.
01:17
Ladder status confirmed.
01:22
Communication signal noted.
01:37
Medical unit en route.
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One female patient, approximately 100 years old.
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No injuries reported, door blockage noted.
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Providing key information as needed.
01:52
Situation serious.
01:53
Precautions not indicated for hospital transport.
02:01
Received.
02:09
Acknowledged.
02:11
Proceeding.
02:13
Status unknown.
02:14
Cooperation expected.
02:15
RPD to send units as well.
02:19
Ambulance dispatched and en route.
02:23
Ambulance route confirmed.
02:27
Acknowledged.
02:29
Noted.
02:36
Unit G66 acknowledged.
02:39
All locations confirmed.
02:42
Multi-story mixed-use building.
02:43
Normal conditions outside, building evacuated.
02:46
No cranes or obstructions noted.
02:51
Multi-story mixed-use building.
02:53
No visible fire exterior.
02:54
Building evacuated.
02:55
Command established.
02:57
Command located at Office 1.
03:03
Automatic fire alarm near Tuckerdon Road.
03:05
Second dispatch engine en route to Muhlenberg Township near Commons Boulevard.
03:10
At BCIU main offices, between Yarrow Avenue and Tuckerding Road, general fire alarm reported.
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Initial alarm level 55 confirmed.
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All clear.
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Fire off reported.
03:35
Chief 66 acknowledged.
03:38
Chief 66 acknowledged.
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Standing by.
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Attention companies responding.
03:51
Holding units at Muhlenberg Township near Commons Boulevard.
03:55
Automatic fire alarm operation zone established.
04:02
Chief 56 acknowledged.
04:06
Halon system activated on second floor, third alert level.
04:13
Additional units requested for support.
04:19
Copy additional units 12 and 13.
04:36
Unit 66 status refresh.
04:38
Responding to a break.
04:44
Transit delay noted.
04:45
Location update.
04:47
Location update continues.
04:49
Time noted.
05:04
Muhlenberg Township near Commons Boulevard at BCIU main offices.
05:09
Near Yarrow Avenue and Tuckerton Road automatic fire alarm.
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Ladder 12 assisting ladder 66.
05:17
Muhlenberg Township near Commons Boulevard at BCIU main offices between Yarrow Avenue and Tuckerding Road automatic fire alarm, general fire alarm reported.
05:33
Units en route.
05:36
Location update confirmed.
05:38
Location update confirmed.
05:40
Total five personnel working on site.
05:46
Employees accounted for.
05:51
About six percent combustible gas detected.
05:54
No additional issues at this time.
05:56
No windows to ventilate from current location.
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Location mentioned:
Near Commons Blvd, Reading, PA 19605
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