Faulty smoke detector triggers alarm, New Bedford MA
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, firefighters responded to a fire alarm near Hathaway Street in New Bedford. They found a three‑story wood‑frame residence with no active fire. The alarm was triggered by a malfunctioning smoke detector, which was removed and scheduled for replacement.
Audio|Heard on: New Bedford Fire
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02:30
Transcript:
00:00
Ladder 4, engine 9.
00:02
Engine 8, unit 1.
00:03
Near Hathaway Street.
00:05
Need a fire alarm to notify the resident.
00:07
Ladder 4, engine 9, engine 1, near Hathaway Street.
00:13
Called by resident near Mission Ave and Ashley Boulevard.
00:23
Go ahead, you two.
00:33
Yeah, I'm covering the funeral once a little bit.
00:35
You can put me on that call.
00:39
Received you two.
00:40
We'll put you on that call if you want.
00:47
Fire engine 8 on scene of this three-story wood frame.
00:51
Alarm's on, nothing showing, checking.
00:55
Engine 8, you're on scene, nothing showing, are you checking?
01:04
Unit 2 from Ladder 4, the front hallway is clear.
01:09
Copy.
01:17
This is 408, rear hall is clear.
01:20
Trying to gain access to the basement but it's locked.
01:25
Checked with the tenant; no one showed up.
02:04
Activated detector due to malfunction, no fire.
02:07
Detector has been removed and will be replaced.
02:17
Malfunctioning detector.
02:27
Ladder 4 here to report.
02:29
Ladder 4.
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:
Hathaway St, New Bedford, MA 02746
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