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False fire alarm at Tru by Hilton in JanesvilleJanesville WI

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audio iconFire & Arson
Pontiac Pl, Janesville, WI 53545

As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a commercial fire alarm at the Tru by Hilton hotel in Janesville. The alarm was determined to be caused by a toaster, and there was no fire or need for further assistance. Units were cleared after confirming the situation was safe.

Audio|Heard on: Rock County Public Safety
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02:22
Transcript:
00:00
Engine 815, engine 814, and battalion 8 respond near Pontiac Place for an alarm.
00:09
Commercial fire.
00:11
Cross streets are North Pontiac Drive and North.
00:14
Time now 0907.
00:19
Commercial fire alarm near Pontiac Place.
00:24
Tru by Hilton.
00:27
We have not called inside yet.
00:29
Okay to have fire advise if PD is needed?
00:33
That one.
00:37
I copy.
00:43
313-311 on welfare check.
00:48
Thirteen.
00:51
Hello.
00:54
Three 13 0311, near North Robinson Drive.
01:02
Caller reports a person who is suicidal and intoxicated.
01:07
Mother on the phone wants her to be checked.
01:11
She is unhoused but the last address they have is near Robinson Drive.
01:17
Chesapeake was here.
01:21
She has a history of intentional overdose and drug use.
01:26
Bill and his address in James are noted from an OWI.
01:37
Three 13, I copy.
01:39
Also notify James.
01:45
Ten four.
01:47
She is also having suicidal and homicidal thoughts.
01:55
Battalion 8, it's a toaster issue.
01:57
They said they're fine.
01:58
They don't need ventilation or anything.
02:03
Copy that. We'll have the primary unit continuing.
02:06
All other units are available.
02:14
Engine 815, copy.
02:16
Engine 815 will continue on.
02:21
Thank you, 815.

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Pontiac Pl, Janesville, WI 53545

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