False fire alarm triggered by dog in Athol, Athol MA
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Fire & ArsonFirefighters responded to a medical alarm near Pinedale Avenue, Athol. No emergency was found, and the alarm was accidentally triggered by a dog.
Audio|Heard on: Athol Fire
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01:7
Transcript:
00:00
An Alpha fire respond near Pinedale Ave for a medical alarm activation with no contact made.
00:17
Again, FAL fire respond near Pinedale Ave for a medical alarm activation, no contact made, (number withheld).
00:32
Fire alarm A3.
00:36
Go ahead, A3.
00:40
A3 is on their responding.
00:43
A3 is in Route (number withheld).
00:48
Fire alarm that's free.
00:51
It is a false alarm.
00:53
The dog sat on the button.
00:55
You can cancel.
01:00
Received to APO's the cancellation.
01:02
Show us back in service.
01:05
Clearance service, (number withheld).
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Location mentioned:
Pinedale Ave, Athol, MA 01331
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