False fire alarm at commercial building on Norwich St, Worcester MA
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a fire alarm activation at a large commercial building near Norwich Street in Worcester. Upon investigation, no smoke or fire was found, and the incident was determined to be a false alarm handled by Engine 13.
Audio|Heard on: Worcester MA Fire-Tac Group Calls
Listen to dispatch call
01:53
Transcript:
00:00
Car 3, we have you responding to the master box activation near Norwich Street.
00:05
It's going to be a general fire alarm.
00:07
We did call their PD.
00:08
They're going to have somebody run over and check it out.
00:11
Responding companies are Engine 13, Engine 2, Ladder 3.
00:17
PC, Car 3 has the master box near Norwich.
00:22
Engine 13 to fire alarm, initial radio report.
00:26
Answering 13.
00:28
We're on arrival.
00:30
We have large commercial building.
00:32
Nothing showing.
00:33
Engine 13 will be investigating.
00:40
Fire alarm has that.
00:41
Engine 13, we have you on arrival.
00:44
Large commercial building, nothing showing at this time.
00:46
Engine 13 investigating.
00:50
Holding the assignment, Engine 13 has command.
00:54
Copy your final.
00:57
Answering Car 3.
01:00
Car 3 is on scene 13 and has command.
01:04
Car 3, we have you on scene 251.
01:09
Ladder 3 to level 1.
01:12
Ladder 3, Engine 13,
01:14
You got security coming your way.
01:18
Received, thank you.
01:21
Two level one.
01:24
Create a file number to follow up.
01:28
Answering command.
01:31
No 360 due to size.
01:32
The panel is reading floor one entrance smoke detector.
01:36
We've located the detector.
01:38
There is no smoke or fire.
01:39
Engine 13 can handle it.
01:40
You can clear all other companies.
01:43
Fire alarm has that command.
01:45
All companies responding to Norwich Street, you are clear to return.
01:49
We're going to be holding Engine 13.
01:50
13 can handle switching over to Ops C Charlie.
Disclaimer:
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Location mentioned:
Norwich St, Worcester, MA 01608
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