False alarm leads to evacuation at Kendall Elementary, Marion IN
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a fire alarm at Kendall Elementary near West Kem Road. The building was evacuated as a precaution. It was later determined that a student had apparently pulled the alarm, and no fire was found.
Audio|Heard on: Grant County Public Safety
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Transcript:
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Engine 2, engine 4, engine 5, fire 3, respond near West Kem Road, Kendall Elementary,
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for a fire alarm.
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This was called in by a teacher.
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They do have evacuation in progress.
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Near West Kem.
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I'm doing it now.
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Fire 3.
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Engine 4 is en route.
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Engine 4. Engine 2 is ordered.
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Extension.
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The engine 5 is right.
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Engine 5. Engine 5.
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Unit 249, can you check the VIN until I've added to this call?
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Call from Kendall, advising it was a student that pulled the fire alarm.
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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:
W Kem Rd, Marion, IN 46952
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