Fire alarm activation at residential complex in Ellicott City, Ellicott City MD
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Fire & ArsonFire alarm activation occurred at a residential complex near Wheaton Way in Ellicott City. Several buildings in the complex triggered the alarms. Fire units responded to investigate.
Audio|Heard on: Howard County Police, Fire and EMS
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00:46
Transcript:
00:00
Engine 2-2, truck to respond, near Wheaton Way.
00:05
Fire alarm activation Alpha 2[1].
00:08
Do you have an E-C on the ESC-E vehicle? So it could narrow it down.
00:14
David 31.
00:16
David 31.
00:18
Yeah, we just called them not too long ago, just waiting for them to come up on the air when they're en route.
00:23
I've had a comment.
00:24
There's nothing further I can do.
00:26
Ten ain't called on there.
00:28
Okay.
00:29
Power did Tower 1 response check?
00:31
Tower 1 you on the channel?
00:33
121. Tower 1, you're responding?
00:36
121.
00:37
Tower 1 to remain ready.
00:39
We'll investigate.
00:41
Okay, it's going to be, it seems like, several buildings in the complex going off.
00:45
Are you sure you want to clear them?
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
Alpha 2: Low-priority medical response code or radio channel designation, typically indicating non-life-threatening situations.
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Location mentioned:
Wheaton Way, Ellicott City, MD 21043
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