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False fire alarm at Stevens Point Metro Market sparks quick response, Stevens Point WI
Fire & ArsonBeing alerted to a fire alarm at Stevens Point Metro Market, crews responded swiftly, finding steam in the deli area triggered the alarm without smoke or fire present.
Audio|Heard on: Portage County Fire and EMS
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02:36
Transcript:
00:00
Stevens Point Fire, Station 1, respond to Metro Market near Pinecrest Ave for a fire alarm, zone 49, duct detector unit 8.
00:11
Alarm is audible, time of age 1256.
00:18
One medic tree, Medi3 en route.
00:23
Copy Med3.
00:24
Okay.
00:27
Senator, Car 7.
00:29
Car 7 is en route.
00:35
Do we have any additional contact with the premise?
00:39
Not at this time.
00:42
Car 7 copies.
00:50
On center, do you on NG1?
00:54
Engine 1.
00:56
Engine 1, then rail, sign crud.
01:03
Copy Engine 1.
01:06
Onsenor, truck for infuse and rail.
01:10
Copy. Thank you.
01:11
Thank you.
01:18
Med2.
01:20
Met two en route.
01:24
Copy in-roof.
01:27
Count center,
01:29
Stevens Point Fire.
01:32
Go ahead for Car 7.
01:35
Metro Market called.
01:37
They said something in the deli went off.
01:40
They opened the hatch too fast and the steam sensors triggered the alarm.
01:43
They just wanted you advised.
01:49
Car 7 copies.
01:51
Car 7 copies.
01:58
Tom Center, Car 7 is on scene.
02:00
Metro Market is a large commercial structure.
02:02
No fire or evacuation is showing.
02:05
Car 7 will have command investigating.
02:09
Copy on scene, has command.
02:11
Make sure truck 22, engine 1 on scene at Metro Market.
02:17
Copy, truck and engine on command.
02:24
I'm sorry from command.
02:27
Command, go ahead.
02:30
Steam triggered alarm, no fire, no smoke found.
02:32
Truck 22 will remain on scene, engine 1 and med units can clear.
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Location mentioned:
Pinecrest Ave, Stevens Point, WI 54481
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