False fire alarm at medical education center in Tacoma, Tacoma WA

Fire & Arson

Reported: 10/30/2025 11:20 AM

Near S State St, Tacoma, WA 98405

An automatic fire alarm was triggered at the Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Education and Support Center in Tacoma. Upon arrival, firefighters found no signs of fire or active alarm sounds. The cause was determined to be a false alarm, and the alarm system panel was reset. No injuries or damage were reported.

Audio|Source: Tacoma Fire

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Engine 4, Battalion 2, and Tower 2, Channel A3, automatic commercial fire alarm, Virginia-Mason-Franciscan Health Education and Support Center, near South State Street. Engine 4, Battalion 2 and Tower 2, Channel A3, automatic commercial fire alarm, Virginia-Mason-Franciscan Health Education and Support Center, near South State Street, Time 1121.

00:33

Govboh-boh-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha...

00:35

Letter 1, and Mennock 1, Channel A2, ALS, unconscious person, Goldenham Rock Apartments Building EF, as in Foxtrot, near North 26th Street, Unit F, as in Fox Trot 57, Letter 1, and Mennock 1, Channel A2, ALS, unconscious person, Goldenham Rock Apartments Building EF, as in Foxtrot, near North 26 Street, Unit F. as in Foxstroke 57, time 1121.

01:21

8.9. Channel 8.2.

01:24

Involuntary commit.

01:26

Allanmore Brownstone Apartments, near South State Street.

01:31

8. 9. Channel 8.2.

01:33

Involuntary commit.

01:34

On more Brownstone Apartments.

01:37

Near South State Street.

01:39

Time 1121.

01:49

Hope one out of service time, 11.23.

01:51

To call, Battalion T's on scene at near South State.

01:55

I have a 300 by 100 single-story commercial building, nothing showing, nor alarm sounding, gate is open. Battalion 2 will be making access. In the 4A, I'll have you standby on South State. I'll investigate.

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Near S State St, Tacoma, WA 98405

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