False fire alarm at The Falls near Cordingly Dam, Newton MA
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire units responded to a fire alarm at The Falls near Cordingly Dam on Washington Street in Newton. The alarm was investigated and found to have no water flow issue, indicating a false alarm. Engine 2 and Ladder 1 handled the situation and other responding units were canceled.
Audio|Heard on: Newton Police and Fire
Listen to dispatch call
03:29
Transcript:
00:00
Five 121 for near Washington Street, The Falls at Cordingly Dam.
00:06
Engine two, engine seven, ladder one, rescue one and C two.
00:10
Receiving box 5121 for near Washington Street, The Falls at Cordingly Dam.
00:16
Engine two, engine seven, ladder one, rescues.
00:27
With the fire, at Cordingly Dam, near Washington Street for the fire alarm.
00:42
Control 495 is off.
00:45
Roger.
00:52
Receiving transmitted box 5121 for near Washington Street, The Falls at Cordingly Dam.
01:00
For engine two, engine seven, ladder one, rescue one and C2.
01:10
Control.
01:13
Control.
01:15
If you’re feeling clear, you’ve been advised to report it as lost or stolen through the cell phone company and also the ride share company.
01:25
Roger.
01:32
Fire alarm engine two.
01:35
Engine two.
01:40
Box 5121 will have false command.
01:47
You’re off at the box, you’ll come in.
01:51
14.
01:56
Smile, I’m answering.
01:59
Trip for main water flow investigating.
02:04
Trip for the main water flow you’re investigating.
02:07
1650.
02:15
495 is in control.
02:18
Control.
02:22
Spoke with the RP.
02:23
They’re satisfied.
02:24
You can show them what to do with the report.
02:27
Roger.
02:43
No water flowing in the solid sound.
03:01
Answer and come in.
03:06
Ladder can handle.
03:10
Chief, the engine and ladder can handle KC two.
03:14
We have it all out of one box.
03:15
Engine two, ladder one to handle.
03:26
You can cancel.
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:
Washington St, Newton, MA 02462
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