False alarm reported smoke in commercial building, Gambier OH


Fire and emergency units responded to a commercial fire alarm at Cromwell Cottage. The alarm indicated smoke in a stairwell, but investigation found no fire or smoke. The alarm was false and units were cleared.
Audio|Source: Knox County Fire & EMS
01:54
Transcript:
00:00
This match, 241 will be en route to K-CH. In RAPH, 1832. Captain 491, Engine 4992. Repeating Captain 4191, Engine 492.
00:26
Post one assignment, 101 North College Road, 101 North College Road, it's the Cromwell Cottage, Cross River, Ward Street, Safe Avenue. On a commercial fire alarm[1], a special area 32. That's the line one response. I'll be responding. It's showing first floor stair smoke.
00:51
Do you copy, Catherine 491 responding? A friend, I also advise that it's showing first floor stair smoke. Engine 492 responding. 8234. Here's back from Injure 492. On scene, large. Multi-family dwell, nothing's showing at this time. We'll be in investigative mode. Captain 491.
01:21
and we'll have his last man upon his arrival. Hi everyone on scene. Campus safety just advised you guys can disregard[2]. Copy, engine 492 in service. 1836. Captain, did you copy it? Captain, 491 in service. I couldn't copy your traffic or you in service. Captain 491 in service. You're clear.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
commercial fire alarm: Activated fire alarm at a business
[2]
disregard: Alarm was false, no action needed
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Location mentioned:
Near N College Rd, Gambier, OH 43022
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