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False alarm at restaurant on Carpenter RdSkokie IL

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audio iconFire & Arson
Carpenter Rd, Skokie, IL 60077

As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a fire alarm at a restaurant near Carpenter Rd. Initial dispatch included multiple units, but the response was reduced after it was confirmed the alarm had been accidentally triggered by an employee during cleaning.

Audio|Heard on: Chicago Suburban Fire Departments, MABAS and IFERN
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01:33
Transcript:
00:00
Battalion 16,
00:02
Engine 16, Truck 16, and Squad 18 respond to fire alarm at Shallot's Bistro near Carpenter Rd.
00:24
Engine 28, supervisory alarm.
00:27
Near Winnetka Avenue in Winnetka, grid 2806.
00:32
Near Winnetka Avenue, supervisory alarm, Engine 28.
00:51
1520.
01:05
You.
01:13
Then by an alarm company, at the same time a call came from an employee on scene who said they accidentally pulled a pull station while cleaning.
01:25
Message received, send Engine 16, return everybody else.
01:29
Message received, Engine 16 only to Shallot's, everyone else returned.

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Location mentioned:
Carpenter Rd, Skokie, IL 60077

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