False alarm investigation on Grove St, Newton MA
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews investigated a possible alarm activation near Grove Street in Newton. Engine and ladder units responded and found that the alarm was being tested by a security company. No fire or hazard was present, and the situation was cleared as a false alarm test.
Audio|Heard on: Newton Police and Fire
Listen to dispatch call
01:53
Transcript:
00:00
Engine two.
00:04
With ladder one,
00:06
Grove Street. We're investigating.
00:08
Engine two has command.
00:10
Engine three, you're off with ladder one investigating.
00:12
You left command (number withheld).
00:20
Brother, what was the other box that came in?
00:24
The other one was (number withheld) for the starters platform.
00:30
Looks like there may be a tech on scene there.
00:36
Received.
00:44
Ladder three to fire alarm.
00:46
Ladder three.
00:49
We're off at (number withheld), we'll have that command.
00:52
Ladder three here off, you'll have command (number withheld).
01:02
FS one.
01:05
It's two, it's on (number withheld).
01:08
This one in service (number withheld).
01:09
PA commander fire alarm?
01:11
Fire alarm.
01:14
Yeah, we just got a report that the alarm company is testing.
01:17
We haven't been able to make contact with the tech.
01:21
Going to continue to look for them.
01:23
Engine two and ladder one can handle.
01:26
Race CC two.
01:31
Fire alarm.
01:34
Stand by, medic two.
01:35
Fire alarm to C2?
01:38
Fire alarm.
01:39
C2 has the method.
01:40
You can send me all out box (number withheld) and (number withheld).
01:46
We'll hold engine 2 and ladder 1.
01:50
Send me all out. Hold engine 2 and ladder one.
01:52
10-03. Go ahead, medic two.
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:
Grove St, Newton, MA
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