Possible alarm activation at Millipore facility, Bedford MA
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to the Millipore Corporation facility near Ashby Rd for a possible fire alarm activation in Building D. The alarm appeared to activate after a reported power outage. Responders, including Engine 2, Ladder 1, and Ambulance 2, investigated the warehouse and offices. No smoke or fire was observed, and the building was not evacuated.
Audio|Heard on: Bedford Fire
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03:49
Transcript:
00:00
Receiving (number withheld) from Millipore Corporation,
00:03
Building D is in Delta near Ashby Rd.
00:06
Engine 2 runs to (number withheld) and now (number withheld) for Millipore near Ashby.
00:21
Building D in the warehouse.
00:23
Engine 2, ladder 1, ambulance 2,
00:26
(number withheld).
00:32
Engine two's on fire.
00:34
You're on (number withheld).
00:40
One, you're on (number withheld).
00:49
Did you file?
00:51
Two.
00:53
AC's on. Can you get the doors?
00:56
We'll get them.
01:01
Calling for the Bedford Fire Department.
01:04
Six five and (number withheld) received a building D, the offices and the warehouse at Millipore Corporation, near Ashby Rd.
01:11
The response is Engine Two, Ladder One, and Ambulance Two.
01:14
Fire alarm is standing by at (number withheld).
01:23
This is calling Engine Company Two.
01:27
Engine Two,
01:30
Call from security at Millipore reporting water flow activation for Building D for an unknown reason.
01:39
Received.
01:44
Fire alarm is a line box for Hanscom.
01:51
I don't see it on our list.
01:53
Probably should be, but it's not out there.
01:56
Okay, valid five.
02:06
Two.
02:07
Two.
02:09
It's on one computer, not the other.
02:10
If you want Engine Six on the box, if you want to hold off.
02:15
We're off now, sir.
02:17
I will advise.
02:18
Two-story industrial building, nothing showing.
02:23
No one's evacuated.
02:24
We'll be investigating the alarms.
02:28
Two-story industrial building, nothing showing.
02:31
Has not been evacuated.
02:34
(number withheld).
02:40
Ladder One to Fire Alarm.
02:41
Ladder One's on scene.
02:43
One, you're on scene.
02:44
(number withheld).
02:48
All units are on scene.
02:52
T.
03:09
Millipore Command to Fire Alarm.
03:12
Fire Alarm is answering Millipore Command.
03:16
Fire Alarm, Ladder One investigating the warehouse now.
03:20
Security is on scene, walked through earlier.
03:22
Nothing observed during walk-through.
03:25
Facility experienced power outage; alarms activated when power returned.
03:30
Investigating the warehouse and will continue assessment.
03:33
No smoke or fire reported.
03:36
All right, Command, you reported.
03:37
No smoke or fire reported.
03:41
Investigating warehouse, possible alarm trip due to power restoration.
03:46
Investigating further with all companies at (number withheld).
Disclaimer:
This transcript is automatically generated by AI from live dispatch audio. Dispatch communications may include background noise, overlapping speakers, or rapidly evolving situations, and automated transcription may not capture all details or context.
Location mentioned:
Ashby Rd, Bedford, MA 01730
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