Fire alarm caused by cooking pot on stove, Alameda CA


Fire crews responded to a fire alarm at an apartment building on Washington Street. The alarm was triggered by a pot left on a stove, but there was no actual fire or need for ventilation. The alarm system was reset to normal.
Audio|Source: Alameda County Fire
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Transcript:
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We can go down to the 5648 and also attempt the FACP[1] reset at this time.
00:06
I'll be standing by for an update from you.
00:09
Yeah, I can go try that panel and try to reset over there.
00:12
We're almost to the electrical room now.
00:13
Probably that.
00:14
I'm going to send my driver down right now.
00:15
Copy Bivize, I have your firefighter as well.
00:16
A firm copy traffic.
00:18
Go engine three en route.
00:19
There's no medical at this time.
00:21
I'm trying to get somebody to clear or have a false unit respond.
00:26
It'll be next.
00:27
I've got two, I'm going to put you on the choking baby standby. That'll be with engine three, 201 startup. This is 35. We have an all system's normal reset on the fire alarm panel. Sounds like it was a pot on a stove by maintenance here. It says all clear. No need for ventilation. No need for ventilation.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
FACP: Fire Alarm Control Panel
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Location mentioned:
Near Washington St, Alameda, CA 94501
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