Heads up: This post was detected from real-time dispatch audio. Information may be incomplete, and the situation may evolve. Always verify using official agency releases.
Smoke reported on first floor of commercial building fire, Kalamazoo MI
Fire & ArsonFire departments responded to a commercial fire alarm at a building near Colgrove Avenue with multiple callers reporting visible smoke on the first floor. Command was established on scene and units were directed to fire tactical operations. Fire crews confirmed smoke and upgraded the alarm to a structure fire response.
Audio|Heard on: Kalamazoo County Fire and MSP District 5
Listen to dispatch call
04:10
Transcript:
00:00
Commercial fire alarm for Kilmese Township Station 81 and 82, near Colgrove Avenue, near Ida Street and the dead end.
00:09
It's going to be in building number two.
00:11
It's smoke above panel.
00:13
Drop time was 2224.
00:15
This is clear 2227.
00:34
Anyone responding to Colgrove from Station 81, so you could get a hold of maintenance for the complex for us, please and have them respond as well.
00:51
Dispatch from 1212.
00:57
1212. 1212, go ahead.
01:01
You can cancel the officer and life's clear to come in.
01:04
We have no issues.
01:06
We have no issues.
01:12
Dispatch remain anyone.
01:18
Just advising we have an additional caller saying they do see smoke on the first floor.
01:24
Clear on that, upgrade this to a structure fire alarm.
01:27
Should have cops doc and council the nearest line, please.
01:33
Clear on it.
01:47
Usually tones for Truck 4.
01:51
It's going to be the county township, near Colgrove Avenue.
01:57
We've got that commercial structure fire, smoke on the first floor.
02:01
Dispatch clear, 2230.
02:07
According to states that they can see smoke on the first floor.
02:11
It's again for Compaq Station 92 to assist tell ship, dispatch clear, 2.30.
02:30
Structure fire tones for Kalamazoo Township Station 81 and 82.
02:34
It's going to be near Cold Grove Avenue.
02:38
Got an additional caller saying they are seeing smoke on the first floor.
02:42
Dispatch clear, 2230.
02:46
821 and out.
02:55
Dispatch from 922, we'll be en route from Weatherbank Trail.
03:02
922, it's staying around.
03:10
This section 91 I'm saying Colgrove.
03:12
Nothing new to report.
03:14
I'll be assuming Cold Grove command command post will be on the E-alpha D delta corner at my vehicle along with the countability.
03:23
Show you on seeing nothing additional to report.
03:28
And all for the radio traffic move to fire tag 3 upon a ramp.
03:33
Clear on fire tag 3.
03:41
21st Polgrove command upon your arrival to make your way in and stay behind you 12.
03:52
Get from 922, we're going to be slightly delayed.
03:55
We're at G in 33rd.
04:05
Cops, that command does pair on the United States, Ida, and cold room to arrest.
Disclaimer:
This transcript was automatically generated and may contain inaccuracies. Please verify the information independently.
Location mentioned:
Colgrove Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49048
This shows a Google Street View of the area near the location, which might not be the exact address.
Correct
Incorrect
Not all dispatch calls become confirmed incidents. This reflects early radio traffic only. Treat with caution.
