Disclaimer
CrimeRadar content is provided for situational awareness purposes only and does not constitute an official report, record, verified account, or legal determination.
Audio is sourced from publicly accessible public-safety dispatch communications. Transcripts, headlines, and summaries are generated by automated systems based on this audio. Users should rely on official sources for verified information.
By clicking continue, I agree I have read and understand the above and agree to these terms and conditions.

Sprinkler water flow activates at Union Corps DepartmentKenosha WI

Please note:
This is not an official report. The headline and summary are generated by automated AI systems from public-safety dispatch audio. Always verify with official sources.

audio iconFire & Arson
40th St, Kenosha, WI 53144

According to the dispatch call, a sprinkler system at Union Corps Department near 40th Street was activated, causing water flow between buildings. Fire crews responded and found no fire involved.

Audio|Heard on: Kenosha City Fire Dispatch
Listen to dispatch call
02:42
Transcript:
00:00
We have a report of a supervisory alarm.
00:02
Supervisory alarm with sprinkler activation at Union Corps Department,
00:07
near 40th Street.
00:11
Companies do to respond, engine 5, and truck 7.
00:15
Kenoscarcler, 1842.
00:22
Fire engine 3, we're available.
00:25
We'll take that call for engine 5.
00:32
For Engine 3, we did have a call from someone in Unit 110.
00:37
They were initially swearing upon the first call.
00:39
We don't know who at or what at, but said the sprinkler outside their unit was spraying.
00:44
WH. International called in a zone for building to water flow alarm.
00:49
They were instructed that we're going to need a key holder to respond.
01:04
Kenoshaired to Engine 5.
01:06
Engine 5, you can stand down.
01:07
Engine 3 is taking the call at Union Corps Department.
01:10
Again, Engine 5, you can stand down.
01:12
Snowshire clear at 1844.
01:16
Fire engine 5 copies.
01:17
We're in quarters.
01:18
Step 4.
01:22
Fire for Battalion 1.
01:30
Battalion 1 is on scene of a two-story, medium-sized building.
01:35
I can see the visual for the water flow alarm sounding.
01:40
Battalion will be out in investigating command at this time.
01:51
Command engine 3.
01:55
Go ahead.
02:00
The sprinkler loop from this building is down between the buildings, grab your notchbox.
02:04
I can see the water actively coming out.
02:08
Azure, there you copy.
02:11
Okay,
02:16
okay, one from truck seven.
02:25
Battalion, one from Truck 7.
02:30
Go ahead.
02:33
Camp, do you want to come hot there or stay non-emergent?
02:38
You guys can keep coming non-emergent.
02:41
Copy.

Disclaimer:
This transcript is automatically generated by AI from live dispatch audio. Dispatch communications may include background noise, overlapping speakers, or rapidly evolving situations, and automated transcription may not capture all details or context.

Location mentioned:
40th St, Kenosha, WI 53144

This shows a Google Street View of the area near the location, which might not be the exact address.

Correct
Incorrect

Note:
Auto-generated from live dispatch audio, which may contain errors. Dispatch calls are not confirmed incidents. Always verify with official sources.

Share This Information

Incident Timeline

  1. Incident Resolution
  2. Key Holder Coordination
  3. On-Scene Assessment
  4. Unit Reassignment
  5. Initial Alarm Reported

Recent Fire & Arson Incidents in Kenosha, WI

Explore the dispatch alert map for more.