False alarm of gas leak at Richmond residence, Richmond VA
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Fire units responded to a possible gas leak alarm near Arbor Meadows Terrace in Richmond. The alarm company confirmed it was accidental, and units were canceled before further action.
Audio|Heard on: Chesterfield County Fire and EMS Dispatch
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01:56
Transcript:
00:00
Engine 201 and truck 203, interior gas leak, near Arbor Meadows Terrace, Priority 1[1].
00:09
Engine 201 and truck 203, interior gas leak, near Arbor Meadows Terrace, Cross Streets Arbor Meadows Drive, Fire District 1, Priority 1[1], Time 1432.
00:28
This will make two if I was clear, urban service, code 6A list.
00:35
205, 1433.
00:42
221's on scene.
00:45
Sorry,
00:46
chemical facility.
00:50
It will be...
00:56
So I went on scene with Sean Conno below our command at 14A.
01:04
Engine 221 from Jimsville, we've just gotten confirmation from the alarm company who advised that the alarm was accidental and requested cancel dispatch.
01:15
Engine 221, just rule?
01:21
Yes, we'll return to a base owner call.
01:23
That's we're going to let's cancel.
01:25
That's 104.
01:27
And just 221, did you copy the alarm company? Wanted to disregard fire agents.
01:33
Any unit of just real?
01:37
104, the alarm company is an accidental activation fire department in disregard.
01:43
Two-four.
01:49
Ambulance 221 is clear, canceled en route.
01:54
Ambulance 221, 1437.
Police codes explained
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[1]
Priority 1: Highest-priority response, potentially life-threatening
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Location mentioned:
Arbor Mdws Ter, Richmond, VA 23237
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