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False alarm triggered by workers at Jersey City warehouse, Jersey City NJ

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audio iconFire & Arson
Manhattan Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07307

According to the dispatch call, workers accidentally triggered a smoke detector while working on the ceiling at a warehouse near Manhattan Avenue in Jersey City, causing a false alarm. Fire units responded but found no fire.

Audio|Heard on: Jersey City Fire
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01:38
Transcript:
00:00
Companies respond near Manhattan Avenue; key holder on scene, but it's a false alarm. Workers are working on the ceiling.
00:19
Good touch, Major Levin.
00:21
Engine 11 on the scene near Manhattan Avenue.
00:25
We have a multi-story, class 5 warehouse, investigating.
00:31
Investigating.
00:34
Received, under 11, you're on scene, establishing Manhattan Avenue command.
00:44
As you can show, the sign 3, all units stand by.
00:50
Proceed the 293.
00:51
All units are on the scene.
00:53
The 293 is here near Manhattan Avenue.
01:06
Dispatch from Engine 11.
01:08
Workers are working in the building.
01:11
They accidentally ripped the smoke detector off the wall.
01:15
Hold Engine 11.
01:21
Received, Engine 11.
01:22
Please receive that message.
01:26
Signed, free receipt.
01:28
Hold on the 11 response.
01:33
Receive, hold Engine 11 at Box 407.
01:35
All companies are back in service, ready to dispatch.

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Location mentioned:
Manhattan Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07307

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Incident Timeline

  1. Termination and Return to Service
  2. System Malfunction Confirmed
  3. Cause Identified
  4. Arrival and Scene Assessment
  5. Initial Dispatch to Box 407

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