False fire alarm at building on Grand Avenue, River Edge NJ
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, an alarm activation at a building near Grand Avenue was a false alarm. Contractors were testing the system but forgot to notify the alarm company and emergency responders. No emergency services were needed, and units returned to service.
Audio|Heard on: Bergen NJ Fire-Tac Group Calls
Listen to dispatch call
01:24
Transcript:
00:00
You can try engine 2 responding to near Grand Avenue in the AFA.
00:06
Engine 2 or 8 to you, 1242.
00:11
This is center for 1.303 is going near Grand Avenue.
00:15
Right, okay, 1242.
00:18
All units responding to near Grand Avenue, from what I understand, nothing is needed over there.
00:24
They forgot to notify the alarm company that everything was on test.
00:28
New Milford can return to New Milford, Oradell can return to Oradell, and I can see your response.
00:33
Engine 2, you can return as well.
00:38
34, you receive, 34 will be returning for the borough.
00:42
One or two to one now.
00:45
Go to one now.
00:47
Hello, Blockway, you just confirm that?
00:52
Sorry, Chief.
00:54
Everything checks out over there.
00:55
PD came over to my command and notified me.
00:58
They forgot to notify the alarm company, forgot to notify us.
01:03
All units can be returned.
01:07
I'll give you seats.
01:10
I want to do this type.
01:11
I want to see to be out of service.
01:15
Enter receipt contractors forgot to notify the alarm company 4-8-f all units can return 1244
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:
Grand Ave, River Edge, NJ 07661
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