False fire alarm at Kenton Avenue, Skokie IL
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to an alarm near Kenton Avenue in Skokie. The alarm was determined to be false, with no smoke or fire present. Teams were cleared to return to quarters after confirming no hazard.
Audio|Heard on: Cook IL Fire Dispatch Group Calls
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Transcript:
00:00
Battalion 16, Engine 18, Truck 18, and Squad 18 responded to a fire alarm near Kenton Avenue.
00:11
Truck 18's are out from the street.
00:14
Message received.
00:15
Let's go get Battalion 16, (name withheld).
00:17
Battalion 16, message received.
00:20
Skokie Engine and Squad 18, message Skokie to Battalion 16.
00:26
We have a resident on scene saying it's a false alarm.
00:30
Just for information, no smoke, no fire.
00:33
Message received.
00:34
We'll keep everyone continuing as well.
00:36
Message received.
00:37
Skokie truck teams on scene.
00:38
We have a single story type three construction.
00:41
Nothing showing from three sides.
00:43
We'll be investigating southbound facing.
00:47
Message received.
00:49
Okay, engine 18 is on scene.
00:50
Message received.
00:53
Skokie, there's no cause of the alarm here.
00:55
We're holding it to just truck 18.
00:57
Received, holding it only to truck 18.
00:59
Battalion 16 and squad 18, engine 18, you can return to quarters.
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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:
Kenton Ave, Skokie, IL 60076
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