Fire alarm with hazmat concern at SKF facility, Elgin IL
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a fire alarm at the SKF industrial facility near North State Street in Elgin. The location contained hazardous materials, including large quantities of carbon dioxide and nitrogen. Engine 6 and Quint 2 investigated the situation by checking the alarm panel in suite 104.
Audio|Heard on: Kane IL Fire Dispatch Group Calls
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Transcript:
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Engine six and two, fire alarm activation.
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Near North State Street, SKF facility between Jericho and Fraser Avenue.
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Fraser Avenue, time out 0255.
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Engine six and Quint two,
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fire alarm activation near North State Street.
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Quint two, Engine six en route to SKF near North State Street.
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We had a parallel come across the alarm board.
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Do have a chemical hazard here for hazmat facility.
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Five thousand gallons of carbon dioxide and five thousand gallons of nitrogen reported at the site.
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And quick.
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Engine six be advised, also calling in by (name withheld) Controls, they're getting a water flow fire.
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Quint two copy.
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Thousand fire point seven.
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Quint two, go ahead.
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On scene, large industrial.
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We've got enough of them showing from A and D.
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We'll be out investigating, entering through suite 104 to check the panel.
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Location mentioned:
N State St, Elgin, IL 60123
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