Fire alarm activated at rainbow preschool in Townsend, Townsend MA
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Fire & ArsonFire alarm activated at Rainbow Preschool near Main Street in Townsend. Workers on site may have caused alarm due to sawdust. Fire responders investigated but found no fire.
Audio|Heard on: Townsend Fire Dispatch
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02:38
Transcript:
00:00
Townsend Fire, standby for fire alarm activation, near Main Street, the Rainbow Preschool.
00:13
Tons of Fire respond to the fire alarm activation, near Main Street, their Rainbow Preschool, showing Zone 4[1], general fire alarm, called in by the alarm company.
00:22
Repeating, tons of fire respond to the fire alarm activation,
00:25
near Main Street, Rainbow Preschool,
00:28
showing Zone 4[1], general fire alarm called in by the alarm company, (number withheld).
00:39
30C is on fire alarm.
00:43
30C, you're on (number withheld).
00:52
Fire alarm 30-engine 1.
00:54
30-engine 1.
00:58
On assembling crew.
01:02
On assembling crew.
01:03
On assembly or crew, (number withheld).
01:13
30C fireline.
01:15
30C.
01:16
Going out, nothing showing three sides.
01:20
In the area looks like they're doing insulation.
01:25
I'll be investigating continue all companies.
01:26
Doors are open.
01:29
If you're on arrival, nothing showing from three sides.
01:32
There's workmen in the area looks like they're doing construction.
01:36
Continue all companies who will be investigating (number withheld).
01:46
To 30C.
01:48
Answering.
01:50
Just to advise the alarm company did call back.
01:52
They spoke to a keyholder, first name of (name withheld).
01:55
She advised there are workers on scene and maybe sawdust at sure and the alarm.
01:59
Requested a response still and have the alarm reset.
02:05
And just gaining entry now is the keyholder on their way?
02:10
Negative, he advised he won't be responding.
02:14
Engine 1 to 30C.
02:23
Answering.
02:26
You should be able to use the year the fire department was built to gain access to that building on a keypad.
02:33
Thank you. Just getting there now.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
Zone 4: Alarm panel zone 4 activated at the location
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Location mentioned:
Main St, Townsend, MA 01469
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