Smoke alarm activation at residence on Elmwood Road, New Berlin WI
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire units responded to a residence on West Elmwood Road after a caller reported smoke or carbon monoxide alarms sounding. The caller was unsure how to proceed and hung up. Upon investigation, crews found no signs of fire or hazard at the small single-story home.
Audio|Heard on: Waukesha County Fire - West
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02:10
Transcript:
00:00
Engine 8, Utility 8, Alpha service call, (number withheld), West Elmwood Road, between southeast lane and southwest lane, New Berlin Fire Zone 2, timeout,
00:12
2258.
00:25
An engine and utility dispatched to an alpha-level service call on (number withheld) West Elmwood Road.
00:32
Caller called in on the non-emergency line to advise that smoke detectors were going off and wanted advice.
00:40
She initially refused fire department response but later asked for instructions.
00:46
She sounded distressed and hung up after saying she would search online.
00:52
It might also be a carbon monoxide alarm, caller was unsure.
00:58
Dispatch EngineAid COPS additional.
01:00
Please take Utility 8 out of service.
01:03
Can you advise if caller reported any conditions in the residence?
01:09
Utility out of service, caller did not advise of any smoke or flame conditions and hung up.
01:18
Can you try to make contact again?
01:24
Just bless coffee.
01:27
Dispatch to engine.
01:34
I spoke with the caller initially.
01:36
She had checked every room and did not smell or see anything.
01:40
She was unsure what to do with the alarm going off.
01:44
Copy that. We will continue on.
01:46
I know that is here.
01:47
Thank you. Okay.
01:52
Okay.
01:54
Okay.
01:59
Engine 1815 at a small, single story residence, nothing showing.
02:03
Units out investigating, coordination with Elmwood Command.
02:06
This is Mr.
02:07
At a small single story residence, nothing showing.
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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 Elmwood Rd, New Berlin, WI 53146
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