Fire alarm at Evanston apartment with resident needing help, Evanston IL


Fire units responded to a fire alarm at an Evanston apartment building. A resident in apartment 402 could not evacuate due to mobility issues. There was no visible fire or smoke at the time.
Audio|Source: Evanston Fire
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Transcript:
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It's an AFA[1] for engine 23, truck 23, Battalion 21, 1620 Central St for a fire alarm somewhere in the building.
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AFA[1], engine 23, truck 23, battalion 21 for a fire alarm somewhere in the building,
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7.55 hours. Truck 23 is on the street already wearing around.
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Received, be advised, the caller in apartment 402 cannot evacuate the building and cannot walk.
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Cannot walk.
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Our truck twice is off, westbound on Central St.
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We've got a multi-story, four-story multi-unit building.
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Nothing, John.
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We're going to be a great association.
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Uh, yeah, we're fine.
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The engine 23, uh, sorry, 223 from the engine, we're here on scene with you guys.
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Retailant 21, Command.
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Receive. Receive.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
AFA: Automatic Fire Alarm
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Location mentioned:
Near Central St, Evanston, IL 60201
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