Open in App
Disclaimer
Information CrimeRadar provides is made available solely to protect the public. Using this information to harass, threaten, or harm anyone is prohibited. Information is provided by third parties and may have errors. We cannot guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of the information. Location data may not be 100% accurate. Use extreme care and always verify information through official sources and exercise caution and judgment when using CrimeRadar. By clicking continue, I agree I have read and understand the above and agree to these terms and conditions.

False fire alarm at commercial building near Tobin AvenueLakewood Township NJ

Heads up: This post was detected from real-time dispatch audio. Information may be incomplete, and the situation may evolve. Always verify using official agency releases.

audio iconFire & Arson
NJ-70 #1a, Lakewood, NJ 08701

According to the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a fire alarm near Tobin Avenue at a commercial building. The alarm was confirmed to be a false alarm, set off in error, after crews arrived and the alarm company verified with a keyholder.

Audio|Heard on: Lakewood Fire Department
Listen to dispatch call
01:50
Transcript:
00:00
Engine 5 and truck 5.
00:02
Box 19. Near Tobin Avenue.
00:06
Cross streets are Oak Street.
00:08
Fire alarm.
00:09
Near Tobin Avenue.
00:11
Fire alarm.
00:12
Time of 1651.
00:21
Engine 5 Latify, pre-advised that received a call from (name withheld) on scene.
00:26
He said it was set off in error.
00:35
Legg, with engine 5 is around, we can't be corrupted.
00:41
Received 1650 code.
00:51
Engine 1 and truck 5.
00:54
Box 17. At 1001, West Cross Street.
00:58
Fire alarm.
00:59
At 1001, West Cross Street.
01:01
Fire alarm.
01:02
Time out 1654.
01:05
Flagwood from Edge 5.
01:11
25.
01:15
Arrive near Tobin Avenue now.
01:17
One story non-cost full, occupied commercial building.
01:19
Establishing Tobin command again.
01:26
1657.
01:32
Lake with a cross your command.
01:39
Go ahead, Logan.
01:41
Alarm company called in, spoke with a keyholder, proper passcode, false alarm.
01:46
Oh, yeah, we are there.
01:47
The corporation was activated in error.
01:49
We're trying to reset the system now.

Disclaimer:
This transcript was automatically generated and may contain inaccuracies. Please verify the information independently.

Location mentioned:
NJ-70 #1a, Lakewood, NJ 08701
mapillary icon

This shows a Google Street View of the area near the location, which might not be the exact address.

Correct
Incorrect

Not all dispatch calls become confirmed incidents. This reflects early radio traffic only. Treat with caution.

Share This Information

Recent Fire & Arson Incidents in Lakewood Township, NJ

Explore the dispatch alert map for more.