False fire alarm caused by faulty smoke detector, Bridgeport CT
Fire & ArsonFirefighters responded to an activated fire alarm at Trumbull Gardens Apartments near Trumbull Ave in Bridgeport. Upon arrival, they found no visible fire or smoke. Investigation revealed that a faulty smoke detector unit 500B had triggered the alarm, causing the false alarm. Housing authorities were notified to inspect the smoke detector.
Audio|Source: Bridgeport Fire
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Transcript:
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Still alarm[1].
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Engine 15, Ladder 10, Battalion 1.
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Still alarm[1].
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Engine 15, Ladder 10, Battalion 1.
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Engine 15, Ladder 10, Battalion 1, respond for an activated fire alarm.
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near Trumbull Ave.
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Trumbull Gardens apartment.
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Crossing Reservoir Avenue and Terrace Circle, map number 12.
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Engine 15, Ladder 10, Battalion 1, respond for an activated fire alarm near Trumbull Ave, the Trumbull Garden Apartments, Crossing Reservoir Avenue, and Terrace Circle.
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Map number 12.
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News Channel 2 is your background channel.
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The 4th County 2 is going to take that call from the time.
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We're clear from 20 days.
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Receive, Battalion 2, Responding near Trumbull Ave.
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Bridgeport to Battalion 1, Battalion 2 is en route to Trumbull Ave.
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You can disregard.
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The Trial 1 received.
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Engine 6, the bridge 1.
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Engine 6.
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Notify both the time as Engine 6 is going to be offered to use of training for approximately 15 to 20 minutes.
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Receive. Bridgeport to Battalion 2, did you copy?
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Receive, thank you.
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Bridgeport to Battalion 1, did you copy? Engine.
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Receive.
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First, 150 is near Trumbull Ave.
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Two-story, nothing visible from the Delta side.
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Engine 15, we'll investigate.
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Engine 15 is command.
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Engine 15, on scene, near Trumbull Ave, two-story structure, nothing visible from the Delta side.
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Engine 15 is command.
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Firstport, the Titan 2 is off that trouble for something assuming command.
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Put Titan 2 on scene near Trumbull Ave, submit.
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Still alarm[1], engine 12, still alarm, engine 12, respond for an activated CO alarm,
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near Anson Street, crossing French Street, and Salem Street, Map 39.
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Engine 12, respond for an activated CO alarm,
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near Anson Street, crossing French Street, and Salem Street, map 39.
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Trouble out command.
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Transferment over to the officer of engine 15.
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Can you notify housing?
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We have a faulty smoke detector unit 500B.
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You have them come take a look at it.
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Receive will notify housing for Quality Smoke Detector Unit 500B Bravo.
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Command transport to an officer in just 15.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
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Still alarm: Initial fire department response involving a single or limited unit, not a full alarm assignment.
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Location mentioned:
Near Trumbull Ave, Bridgeport, CT 06606
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