Faulty smoke detector triggers false alarm, Oceanside CA
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, firefighters investigated an audible fire alarm at the 600 Building on Sea Cliff Way in Oceanside. The alarm was traced to a faulty smoke detector in a room on the third floor. No smoke or fire was found, and the alarm was silenced after confirming the malfunction.
Audio|Heard on: San Diego CA Fire-Tac Group Calls
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Transcript:
00:00
Engine eight, engine eight firefighter.
00:02
Go for engine eight.
00:06
Engine eight, engine eight firefighter.
00:08
Go for engineer.
00:09
It's an audible alarm in the 600 building.
00:13
I copy, audible alarm.
00:14
Is there any indication of what caused the audible alarm?
00:18
We're investigating right now.
00:19
We just got up here.
00:22
Copy that.
00:23
Engine eight from engine eight firefighter.
00:27
Go for it, engine eight.
00:28
There's a subpanel up here and it looks like it might be a pull station.
00:33
I'm investigating the pull stations right now.
00:36
Engine eight copies.
00:39
Engine eight firefighter from engine eight firefighter.
00:42
Go for engine eight firefighter firefighter.
00:44
Engine eight firefighter from engine eight firefighter.
00:47
Audible alarm is going to be at room (number withheld), on the 3rd level up here in the 600 block.
00:52
It's going to be audible alarm in the room.
00:55
There is no signs of smoke or fire.
00:57
Copy, I am on my way over.
00:59
Copy, room (number withheld).
01:01
Engine eight firefighter, go for engine eight.
01:04
Appears to have been a faulty smoke detector in room (number withheld).
01:10
We've silenced the alarm in the 600 building.
01:14
Are you? Is the panel taking a reset down there?
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:
Building, Sea Cliff Way, Oceanside, CA 92056
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