Sprinkler system activation causes false fire alarm, Fort Collins CO
Fire & ArsonEmergency units responded to a sprinkler system activation at a residence near Bay Road in Fort Collins. The sprinkler head triggered the fire alarm and water flow. Responders shut off the sprinkler water and confirmed no fire was present. The homeowner was informed and will arrange cleanup.
Audio|Source: Poudre Fire Authority and EMS
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Transcript:
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Engine 4, Rescue 4, HAZMAT 10, Battalion 1, UCH-226, Tech Rescue, 1600 to 2399 Bay Road, Map 31 King 4, respond on DSA Fireground 2.
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Engine 5100, on 3.
00:27
Go for engine 5.
00:29
Can I just get your guys' status, please?
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We're code 4.
00:39
We made access to the home through the garage code from a neighbor.
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They have an in-house sprinkler system that was activated.
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One of the sprinkling heads is going off.
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And that's what set off the alarms.
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We were able to get the water shut off to the sprinkler system and stop water flow.
01:06
I copy, thank you.
01:10
We have been in touch with the homeowner and he knows about the situation and what he needs to probably do from here.
01:22
I copy. Do you need anything from 100?
01:29
No, I think the homeowner is going to coordinate a restoration company to come out and look at it and clean it up.
01:40
I copy, thank you.
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Location mentioned:
Bay Rd, Fort Collins, CO 80526
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