Broken pipe triggers false fire alarm, Rochester NH
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a reported fire alarm at a building near North Main Street in Rochester, New Hampshire. Upon investigation, it was found that a broken water pipe on the second floor caused the alarm. No actual fire was detected and the scene was secured.
Audio|Heard on: Strafford County Area Local Police and Fire
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04:49
Transcript:
00:00
I'll show you on near North Main Street for the fire alarm activation.
00:05
I am showing that two and 28 are your closest hydrants.
00:08
On scene.
00:14
On scene.
00:25
In front of Engine One.
00:31
Appreciate it.
00:42
I can just ask the Northampton Fire Department response near Granite Drive for an alpha level 98 year old female, conscious breathing alert, vomiting and unable to ambulate.
00:52
Rockingham Dispatch. Northampton at response near Granite Drive, front alpha level 98 year old female, conscious breathing alert vomiting and unable to.
01:06
I am checking Kingston (number withheld).
01:10
Still up.
01:13
Three six nine, I covered you.
01:15
Did you say you were clear?
01:19
Affirmative key holder on site.
01:20
Said that.
01:26
So (name withheld) is on their separate calls, and I'll give you the reason in a second.
01:42
Looking up today, (name withheld).
01:43
What rock?
01:45
Hampton A1.
01:50
Responding.
01:52
Hampton A1 on and responding.
01:54
(number withheld).
01:56
Right ladder, Rock.
01:58
Right ladder.
02:01
On scene, two-story restaurant.
02:04
Nothing showing.
02:06
Right ladder will have command.
02:13
Two-story restaurant north and showing right ladder with command (number withheld).
02:22
Good afternoon, (name withheld) to rock.
02:31
Engine two is responding.
02:34
Engine two responding (number withheld).
02:37
Sir.
02:40
Yes.
02:42
You can show me over (number withheld).
02:46
(number withheld), you can clear.
02:50
I got him out.
02:51
He's going to be on his way in a second here.
02:55
Copy.
03:00
Going to be restarting.
03:06
Be shy, but finger our train.
03:10
Received both.
03:15
Checking (name withheld).
03:19
Hello.
03:24
It's off of station one.
03:32
Records. Move forward on.
03:35
Need a route back to the PD with that female on board, starting mileage when ready.
03:44
Tender is it?
03:48
(number withheld).
03:53
Copy. Can you confirm the female's information?
04:00
Yeah, give me a couple minutes.
04:02
I'll get back at the station.
04:27
Broken water pipe on the second floor.
04:30
No actual alarm at this time.
04:32
Do you have a callback number?
04:36
Building contact.
04:40
That's a negative.
04:42
I will see if PD might have one.
04:48
Received, thank you.
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:
N Main St, Rochester, NH 03867
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