False commercial fire alarm at condo association, Mechanicsville VA


Fire units responded to a commercial fire alarm at a condo association near Meadowbridge Road. Although the alarm was activated, no fire or hazard was found upon inspection. A security guard confirmed that everything appeared normal, and fire crews verified the situation.
Audio|Source: Hanover County Fire / EMS
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Transcript:
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Engines 406 and 407 and Battalion 401.
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Fire alarm, commercial near Meadowbridge Rd.
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Engines, 406 and 407 and Battalion 401.
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Fire alarm, commercial, near Meadowbridge Rd.
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Cross streets are Pleasant Grove Road and North Run Medical Drive.
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Station 7's District.
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Pat Channel 5.
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Time of 0842.
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It's on Tack 5 and around near Meadowbridge Rd.
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The alarm company reported a condo association audible fire alarm with no activation zone.
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They did not provide any contact information.
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A security guard on scene said everything appears to be okay but fire crews are verifying.
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First-party information indicates everything is simple.
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Before the alarm company spoke with security, who said all appears okay, standing by.
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Additional information and non-emergency response to verify.
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Engine 407 responding to verify, engine 406 back in service.
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Before 7, we have it.
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Is this going to be M-OV-1?
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Alarm company reported the condo association near Meadowbridge.
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We don't have it in the CAD, unsure if new business or something else.
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Are we capturing?
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Location mentioned:
Near Meadowbridge Rd, Mechanicsville, VA 23116
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