Basement heat detector triggers fire alarm, Bucks County PA
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a heat detector alarm in a building near Matthews Way in Richland Township. Multiple activations were reported from the basement unit, and fire department engines, ladder trucks, and squads investigated the cause.
Audio|Heard on: Bucks PA Fire-Tac Group Calls
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Transcript:
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Box 8776,
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near East Hometown Road, off Matthews Way,
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Skipalong Drive.
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Warrington's alarm system.
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918 is around, folks.
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918.
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Tank 17 is around.
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Tank 17.
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Ladder 18 in the way with three.
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Ladder 18.
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Yep, it's 418 around with two.
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It's 418. Engine 17 to capital five.
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Engine 17.
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We're trying a deputy 17, person, guy 17.
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Deputy 17.
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Call for me while company.
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Nine one seven.
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Fire alarm from the basement heat detector.
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With multiple activations.
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Receive, Bucks.
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Engine 17 approaching Broad and Franklin.
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Engine 71 responding with three.
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Where is everyone?
01:08
Ladder 18, we're being approached at Franklin and East Broad.
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Hang on, 17 to Bucks.
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I'll be on scene.
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50 by 75 single story structure.
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We do have an active alarm.
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I'll be out investigating.
01:23
They've got something.
01:27
Unit 17 will be on scene for the day.
01:29
Chief, do you want us to access an ox box?
01:33
Yeah, I'm trying to get into a basement access in the rear.
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All right, thank you.
01:43
Ladder 18, boss, we're on scene.
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So ladder 18.
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Squad 18 on scene.
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Oh my story.
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And your 71, go and see him.
02:00
Is there anyone?
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I'm tying it to the book.
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Okay.
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Is there a key holder around here?
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We're trying to reach one.
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Where is it?
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:
Mathew Wy, Richland Township, PA 18951
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