False fire alarm caused by steam on Cherry Street, Jersey City NJ
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire units responded to an alarm activation near Cherry Street in Jersey City. After investigation, crews found that steam from a shower had triggered the alarm. The situation was confirmed as a false alarm, and all fire units returned to service.
Audio|Heard on: Jersey City Fire
Listen to dispatch call
02:6
Transcript:
00:00
Dispatch, 13's on the scene.
00:02
Three-story frame attached.
00:05
Something shot, we're investigating.
00:07
This evening, unit 13, you're on scene investigating near Cherry Street command.
00:12
Be advised, for the caller it's building three.
00:24
Battalion two is out of scene.
00:25
I'm going to tell them Cherry Street command.
00:27
Received battalion two, you're on scene.
00:29
Assuming Cherry Street command.
00:39
Battalion two from 13.
00:43
Go ahead with the time though.
00:47
We're just trying to find unit 48, looking building three on the trolley side.
00:52
Only 44 and 46 back here.
00:58
I believe it's back towards the entrance in the previous building.
01:08
92 from 13, we found 48.
01:12
It's on the Bravo Charlie corner.
01:18
Wait a second.
01:29
Battalion two from 13.
01:32
Go for the time, sir.
01:35
Steam from the shower activated the alarm.
01:38
They're attempting to reset it.
01:41
Received. Dispatch from Cherry Street command.
01:45
Go to dispatch, Cherry Street command.
01:48
This alarm activation is due to steam from a shower.
01:51
Hold 13 ladder eight, return to balance.
01:53
Battalion two's ready.
01:55
Cherry Street command holding in service.
01:57
Engine 13, ladder 8, on the box 851.
02:00
All the companies are ready for duty.
02:02
Switch your rates to five dispatch one.
02:04
Engine 13, you'll be assuming command.
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Location mentioned:
Cherry St, Jersey City, NJ 07305
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