Fire alarm triggered by steam in janitor's closet, Rockford IL


A fire alarm at a janitor's closet was caused by steam from a shower, not an actual fire.
Audio|Source: Rockford Fire Department
01:17
Transcript:
5 and ladder 5 respond to automatic alarm at near East State Street Drive fire letter 5 en route. Time for a letter 5. I spoke with the switch for they advised it's the janitor closet first floor cell. Depart, lighter 5. Go ahead for ladder 5. Lighter 5, we now spoke with engineering. I advise there is no fire, steam from a shower, set it off in that janitor's closet. 10-4[1], letter 5 will handle along and handle all other units. We'll continue in set-porting. 10-4-engine 5 can be available.
5 and ladder 5 respond to automatic alarm at near East State Street Drive fire letter 5 en route. Time for a letter 5. I spoke with the switch for they advised it's the janitor closet first floor cell. Depart, lighter 5. Go ahead for ladder 5. Lighter 5, we now spoke with engineering. I advise there is no fire, steam from a shower, set it off in that janitor's closet. 10-4[1], letter 5 will handle along and handle all other units. We'll continue in set-porting. 10-4-engine 5 can be available.
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10-4: Acknowledgement
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Location mentioned:
Near E State St, Rockford, IL 61107
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