False fire alarm at commercial building on Westport Street, Davenport IA


Fire and police responded to a fire alarm at a commercial building near Westport Dr in Davenport. Upon arrival, no fire was visible. Investigation showed the alarm was likely set off accidentally by a building representative who forgot to disable it. The alarm was a water flow alarm. Fire crews found no threat.
Audio|Source: Davenport and Quad Cities Metro Police, Fire / EMS
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Transcript:
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Devonport District Chief 1, Davenport Engine 2, and Davenport Truck 1.
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General Fire Alarm, G&K Services, at near Westport Dr.
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10 4, thank you.
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Dispatch, Chief 1.
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Chief 1 ahead.
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On scene. Medium size, two-story, commercial, nothing showing.
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First company will investigate.
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Further building shows that this is going to be one-step advertising.
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Okay, I'll do it at 360.
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Okay.
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That's one on scene level one.
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dispatch Chief 1 360 is clear.
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Two from Chief 1.
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Go ahead.
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Were you guys able to make entry from the front?
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10-4[1], we're inside, and I'm with a representative.
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He's thinking this might be a burglar alarm.
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He said he forgot to turn the alarm system off when he came in.
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However, just said it's a water flow alarm, so we're still investigating.
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All right, I was able to make entry on the Charlie side, on the SunTas uniform side, and everything to tend to back here.
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A permit number for 205 second floor.
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10-4: Acknowledgement/Message Received
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Location mentioned:
Near Westport Dr, Davenport, IA 52804
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