Faulty smoke detector triggers false alarm at Newport Avenue, Pawtucket RI
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Authorities investigated an audible fire alarm at a building near Newport Avenue. Upon arrival, no active alarm was detected. A faulty smoke detector was found in the common hallway. The homeowner is replacing the faulty device. All emergency units have returned to service.
Audio|Heard on: Pawtucket Fire Channels 1 and 2
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02:29
Transcript:
00:00
6.19. We have a 2nd, 3rd 5.
00:02
We'll be investigating an audible alarm at this time. All companies proceed with caution.
00:08
Right, Engine 6, you have an audible alarm at 1532. All companies respond to 529 Newport Avenue, roger.
00:23
They're sorry for it.
00:26
Telling for 1582.
00:36
Going to check.
00:38
Roger Matt.
00:41
All companies are operating or responding to 529 Newport Avenue.
00:44
The vehicle for NG6 times the hour 15 delivery.
00:51
Andy Fuse back in service.
01:00
92 15 percent.
01:10
Rescue 1 on scene.
01:12
Roger Rescue 1, 1534.
01:19
Fireline Rescue 3 is off and near him.
01:22
Fries the Rescue 3, 15-0, they got.
01:33
Detective 4 to Rescue 3?
01:40
Time 4 to Rescue 3.
01:50
Time for Rescue 3.
01:55
That's six miles.
02:01
Engine six.
02:07
There's no alarm on our arrival.
02:09
Similar situation earlier here today.
02:11
It seems like they have a faulty detector in the common area.
02:14
There is no alarm panel.
02:15
It's just a common hallway.
02:17
It smokes in the common hallways.
02:19
Homeowner is on the scene.
02:20
He's going to take care of the property to find the faulty detector to have it replaced as your company's six back in service.
02:28
Roger, back in service, 15.
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