Fire crews investigate residential alarm, Winston Salem NC
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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a residential fire alarm near Buttonwood Drive in Winston-Salem. A smoke detector alert prompted the response, but upon arrival, firefighters found no visible fire and conducted an investigation before returning units to service.
Audio|Heard on: Forsyth NC Fire-Tac Group Calls
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Transcript:
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Engine 18, Ladder 18, residential fire alarm near Buttonwood Drive, cross streets of Woodhill Drive and Pintop Drive.
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Alarm company advised North Hall smoke detector.
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1538.
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(name withheld), engine 18.
00:17
Go ahead, engine 18.
00:20
On the scene,
00:21
Got a medium three-story single-family dwelling.
00:26
Nothing showing from three sides.
00:28
I'll have left with command, begin investigative mode on Buttonwood side.
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Engine 18, 10-4.
00:34
Engine 18 on scene with a three-story residential structure.
00:39
Nothing from three sides.
00:41
Holding current assignment in investigative mode.
00:44
Thirteen live command, question 18 live command.
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Ladder 18 low one.
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Ladder 18 you can return.
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Ladder 18 copy.
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Location mentioned:
Buttonwood Dr, Winston-Salem, NC 27104
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