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False smoke alarm due to battery change at residenceHarrisburg PA

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Near Seabiscuit Way, Harrisburg, PA 17112

A smoke detector was activated near Seabiscuit Way. The homeowner was changing batteries, causing a false alarm. Fire responders were dispatched but canceled after confirmation that there was no emergency.

Audio|Source: Dauphin County - Fire (Dispatch, Firegrounds, and Fire Police)
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Transcript:
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On Engine 35-1,
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near Seabiscuit Way, came in from Guardi Protection saying that smoke detector had been activated.
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We got a notification that they were in contact with a homeowner, password to verify, they attempted to cancel because they were just changing the batteries,
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but they didn't request to cancel.
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Engine 33 is going Class 3[1] confirmed.
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Very well, if 33 is going to continue in, we'll hold the quarters.
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Anderson?
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County F. 354 in row.
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354 from 3510.
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Go ahead.
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It was a false alarm. You're not needed. It's my neighbor.
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All right, copy that. Go on back.
Police codes explained
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[1]
Class 3: Downgraded/non-emergency response

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Near Seabiscuit Way, Harrisburg, PA 17112

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