Odor investigation at Marlborough Hospital with responders, Marlborough MA
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Fire & ArsonAccording to the dispatch call, multiple fire units and Eversource responded to Marlborough Hospital and nearby streets for an odor investigation. No hazardous conditions were found inside the hospital or operating rooms. The odor likely originated from outside air handling units. The situation was declared under control after checks and resetting of the fire alarm pull station.
Audio|Heard on: Marlborough Fire Department
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08:3
Transcript:
00:00
Car 5, Squad 1, where would you like us to respond?
00:10
Why don't we have all those units? Engine 4 and Squad 1.
00:14
Why don't you guys come to the hospital or ramp pocket? I already checked out the police station and it's nowhere in this area.
00:26
Thank you for Hazard on the way to the hospital.
00:33
One has the update.
00:35
C2.
00:39
Go ahead and come in.
00:42
I'm with Engine 3.
00:43
We just checked the ER.
00:46
We have no odor in the ER.
00:49
I believe what probably happened is when that rear door opened, they got the odor that was outside in the building.
00:56
Both hand the message, we're checking the area of Suite 102 and the OR.
01:01
You've probably got into air handling.
01:06
All right, received.
01:07
We're going to make our way back up to you with Engine 3.
01:10
Okay and the message.
01:15
Fire alarm from Union Street Command.
01:17
Did you copy that? The OR is clear, no odor in the OR.
01:20
We're checking the other two locations.
01:23
Ready safe.
01:24
OR is clear, no odor.
01:28
Eversource is responding to near Union Street right now.
01:33
They're going to prioritize that.
01:38
Okay, and the message.
01:44
Power 5 from K-1, let me know if I can be of assistance.
01:49
We'll do K-1, thank you.
01:55
Fire alarm, Car 5.
01:58
Five's answers.
02:02
Would you be able to use anyone, essentially T-1, to check the area, Hudson at Ash Street,
02:09
two additional reports.
02:12
Very strong odor there.
02:13
I know you have it ever before.
02:14
I have all our resources right here.
02:16
I have X4 and Squad 1 in the rear parking lot of the hospital.
02:19
They can check that area.
02:20
It is a strong odor all the way down, Hudson Street, to the police station,
02:24
down Ash Street,
02:25
and the area of the hospital.
02:28
Rogers.
02:32
Got five, that's one right at the intersection now.
02:36
Meeting zero odors.
02:40
Rescue calling command zero reading zero odors?
02:45
That's affirmative.
02:48
Okay, and message.
02:50
We'll have you regroup back here at the command post at the main entrance.
02:55
Early T, you're on the move.
03:00
Second floor is off at Ash and Hudson, only metering.
03:08
Freeze need,
03:10
1423.
03:15
Command from 100.
03:21
Go ahead the command.
03:26
Chief of Danger 1, we're in the fourth floor operating room.
03:30
Sounds like the smell is dissipated.
03:32
We don't have an odor or any readings.
03:34
I wonder if they can still conduct surgery up here.
03:39
Okay, and the message.
03:41
I believe they probably picked up that odor coming from the outside air handling unit.
03:45
I don't think we're going to have any hazards there.
03:47
They activated a pull station outside the OR.
03:53
Yes, that is correct.
03:55
The smell has since dissipated for them up here.
03:58
They're just wondering if they need to evacuate.
04:01
I would say no at this time.
04:03
If you can reset the pull station, we'll make sure the fire line gets reset.
04:09
Understood.
04:10
We'll take care of it.
04:15
Okay, 400.
04:21
3, 400.
04:24
Union Street command the fire alarm.
04:27
Go ahead, sir.
04:30
Okay, you can put it under control here at the hospital.
04:33
Looks like the odor came in from outside.
04:36
Continuing Eversource, they're going to have to find a source of this somewhere.
04:41
Pretty safe, I'll give them the update.
04:44
I just left the line with the president of Pleasant Street.
04:48
She also reported the smell, but now it's not as strong as before in that area.
04:57
Okay, and the message, yes, this entire area.
05:01
Commandant Truck One, you guys can go available.
05:08
Fire line from Car 5.
05:11
Go ahead.
05:15
Where is the Pleasant Street call from?
05:18
She lives near Pleasant Street.
05:26
Okay, that's right by Fitchburg Street, so it'll be tied together with the unit.
05:32
Hey Frum, she did mention she was able to see the fire truck at them.
05:40
Union Street command from 100.
05:47
I'm Car Five.
05:49
Got it.
05:53
Myself and Andrew 4 will be coming up to the police station with the meet at the check.
05:59
Free agent.
06:05
Union Street command from 100.
06:13
Mark one, you can clear to.
06:18
Mark one has a message clear, Channing.
06:26
Command 100, go ahead with your message.
06:31
Chief, that fourth floor call station has been reset, if you want to try and reset the system.
06:38
Permanent of 301 is going to take care of it.
06:41
101.
06:43
The alarm person.
06:49
C-3, standing by.
06:57
First definition Eversource will be on the Rive-M-Mobro Hospital in 17 minutes.
07:08
Have the message, thank you.
07:14
I Meter Four is going to meet Car Five at the police station and meter it.
07:22
Great, Dave.
07:24
Just for me, you guys,
07:26
you meter Ash at Hudson, correct,
07:31
and no readings?
07:35
As an affirmative action has been cleared zero or zero reading.
07:46
Thank you.
07:49
Car Five, Engine 4.
07:53
I was going to free up the squad for any medicals, is that okay with you?
08:02
Absolutely.
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Union St, Marlborough, MA 01752
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