False alarm at cranford nursing home triggers response, Cranford NJ
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire units responded to alarm activation at a three-story nursing home on Lincoln Park East in Cranford. No fire or smoke was found on the exterior or inside the building. Investigations included checking an open door and the basement where detector heads were covered. The incident was a false alarm.
Audio|Heard on: Union NJ Fire-Tac Group Calls
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02:5
Transcript:
00:00
Answering. For Cranford First Aid, alarm sounding nothing showing on the exterior.
00:06
Engine three received.
00:10
Truck one, come in off of Cranford Hall.
00:13
We're going to come in off of South Avenue and lead you access to the rear driveway.
00:19
Crazy.
00:21
All right, interesting.
00:22
You have a hydrant in front of near Lincoln Park East.
00:26
It's looking like you're close to second right now.
00:30
You also have another one in front of near Lincoln Park East where it opens.
00:37
Cana, can you notify Cran for first aid to move to ambulance?
00:43
376, answering on fire ground.
00:46
I'll move the truck. Canning show all fire units arriving on scene.
00:49
Three-story nursing home, alarms are standing, nothing showing from three sides.
00:54
L4 establishing command.
00:57
Command. No,
00:58
the show, and L4, Establish, Command,
01:00
21, 12 hours.
01:03
Command from 402.
01:04
We have an open door on the Barrava, excuse me, the Delta side.
01:10
We're making any treatment investigate.
01:13
Command, with things.
01:17
We do have work going on in the basement.
01:19
Continue to investigate.
01:20
Looking for the heads.
01:22
See if you can meet with a rep.
01:25
Ready to see.
01:33
This unit, your message did not come through.
01:40
Command 4-2.
01:43
Answering.
01:46
All the detectors down here have the heads covered.
01:50
Continue to the rescue. Can you go on talk around and I'll communicate with you through that?
01:55
Recease, stand by and grab him the second radio.
01:59
Reach, get me on Fireground 6 when you're available to talk around.
02:02
Also, if you can have the truck driver, check your power for us.
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:
Lincoln Park E, Cranford, NJ 07016
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