Smoke alarm activates near Water St, Worcester MA
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a smoke alarm activation near Water Street in Worcester. The alarm originated on the fourth floor of an apartment building, with another resident on the fifth floor also reporting alarms sounding. No smoke or fire was visible upon arrival. Crews conducted a floor-by-floor check, found no hazards, and confirmed the area was safe before clearing the scene.
Audio|Heard on: Worcester MA Fire-Tac Group Calls
Listen to dispatch call
01:33
Transcript:
00:00
Car four, you're on for near Water Street.
00:02
It's going to be the Water Lofts, responding with Engine 12, Engine 13, and Ladder 1.
00:07
It's going to be a smoke alarm from the 4th floor outside of room (number withheld).
00:11
Also have a resident on the 5th floor reporting alarms are sounding.
00:14
No smoke or fire seen.
00:19
Water, floor number four, responding.
00:23
Twelve, final initial radio report.
00:27
Fire alarm answering, Engine 12.
00:31
Upon arrival, large four-story brick apartment building.
00:34
Alarm's sounding, nothing showing.
00:36
We're gonna be on scene too.
00:38
You know the code assignment, 12 is command.
00:42
12, you have command going offensive investigating, hold occurrence on (number withheld).
00:49
Ladder One, Bravo One.
00:52
Me and the fire alarm follow up.
00:56
Fire alarm answering command.
00:59
360 complete, no unusual hazards.
01:02
Panel does say 4th floor smoke.
01:04
Engine 12 is making its way up now to investigate.
01:09
Rescue 360 complete, heading to floor number four.
01:13
Command, Fire One.
01:16
Fire One.
01:18
This is screwing us though.
01:20
Twelve from the angle,
01:21
turn all the covers.
01:24
Received that.
01:25
All companies respond to Water Street.
01:26
Clear return holding Engine 12 only.
01:28
Again, all companies off on Water Street.
01:30
Clear turn holding Engine 12 only.
01:32
(number withheld) moving to Charlie.
Disclaimer:
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Location mentioned:
Water St, Worcester, MA 01604
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