False alarm triggered by faulty smoke detector, Sterling MA
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Fire & ArsonA fire alarm and smoke detector activation near Meadows Drive caused a general alarm. The incident was later confirmed as a false alarm due to faulty equipment.
Audio|Heard on: Sterling Fire
Listen to dispatch call
01:17
Transcript:
00:00
I'm just showing firebox 4273, near Meadows Drive showing general alarm[1].
00:08
And I'll be near Meadows for the general alarm[1].
00:18
Allian, see you guys, 4273 now showing smoke detector 2.1 left side hall apart with (number withheld).
00:28
So it's (number withheld) for the smoke activation.
00:38
File, I'll have from (number withheld).
00:43
I have near Meadows and your update on smoke detector, apartment (number withheld).
00:51
Okay, Sam, you'll be in route.
00:59
Now, I'll then just size in route.
01:02
Line 5 will be in route.
01:10
All yeah, let's be advised, we were there on the 26th November.
01:15
Same situation, false alarm, faulty defective.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
general alarm: Private fire alarm system activation indicating a general alarm condition
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Location mentioned:
Meadows Dr, Sterling, MA 01564
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