Smoke detector triggers alarm at The Gables, Fitchburg MA
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to an apparent smoke detector activation at The Gables on John Fitch Highway. The alarm originated from the fourth floor. Upon arrival, firefighters found no visible signs of fire and began investigating with building command established.
Audio|Heard on: Fitchburg and Lunenburg Fire and Mid State Control
Listen to dispatch call
01:37
Transcript:
00:00
Attention Fitchburg Fire Department to near John Fitch Highway, The Gables on a box[1] for one four ladder one Rescue, Duty Deputy.
00:08
That's near John Fitch Highway, The Gables on a box[1].
00:12
For engines one four, ladder one Rescue, Duty Deputy, fire alarm 1142.
00:22
File on C4 and crew at near John Fitch Highway in the box[1].
00:26
C4 and crews during route 1143.
00:33
File on to respond engine companies, you will have a hydrant near John Fitch Highway.
00:39
Channel 2 fire ground will be operating channel.
00:41
Channel 2 fire, file on 1144.
00:48
File on C4.
00:55
C4.
00:58
C4 just received a call from the front desk at near John Fitch reporting that the panel is stating that it's on the 4th floor smoke detector activation.
01:08
Received, 4th floor smoke detection activation, fire alarm on arrival, nothing showing, be investigating.
01:13
I'll have John Fitch Highway command.
01:16
Received C4 on arrival, nothing shown, you'll have command.
01:19
Fire alarm 1145.
01:26
Stand by. Crews are going to be investigating 4th floor north, 4th floor north.
01:33
Received. Crews are investigating at 4th floor north 1146.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
box: Box alarm (requesting additional resources)
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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:
John Fitch Hwy, Fitchburg, MA 01420
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