Fire alarm investigated near Howard St, Evanston IL
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a possible alarm activation near Howard Street in Evanston. Battalion 21, Engine 22, and Truck/Tower 22 investigated a recurring smoke detector issue on the second floor of a commercial building. No smoke or fire was observed, and units remained briefly on scene to confirm conditions before clearing the area.
Audio|Heard on: Evanston Fire
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01:41
Transcript:
00:00
AFA assignment for Battalion 21, Engine 22, Truck/Tower 22.
00:05
Near Howard St for the 2nd floor smoke detector.
00:09
AFA for Battalion 21 and Engine 22 and Truck/Tower 22.
00:14
Near Howard St for the 2nd floor smoke detectors covered.
00:18
Multiple addresses near Howard St.
00:21
Time is 2353.
00:35
Dispatch, Engine 22 is off near Howard St.
00:38
I got a two-story taxpayer.
00:40
They got nothing showing at this time.
00:43
We'll be in command checking it out.
00:48
Engine 22 is on scene.
00:50
In command.
00:57
Dispatch, Battalion 21 is off.
00:59
We'll be assuming command.
01:03
Battalion 21 is on scene.
01:12
Dispatch from Howard Command.
01:16
Command, go ahead.
01:19
This appears to be the same ongoing issue we've had at this building.
01:24
Engine and the tower will be on scene a little bit longer just making sure there aren't any problems, but we don't have access to any of the storefronts.
01:33
They'll advise when they're clearing up.
01:35
I'm back in service.
01:39
Message received.
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This transcript is automatically generated by AI from live dispatch audio. Dispatch communications may include background noise, overlapping speakers, or rapidly evolving situations, and automated transcription may not capture all details or context.
Location mentioned:
W Howard St, Evanston, IL 60202
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