Faulty smoke detector causes false alarm on Hamilton St, Petersburg VA
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, firefighters responded to a fire alarm near Hamilton Street in Petersburg. They found no smoke or fire. The alarm company confirmed it was a false alarm, caused by a faulty detector. The alarm system was reset and emergency units returned to service.
Audio|Heard on: Petersburg Fire/Rescue
Listen to dispatch call
01:44
Transcript:
00:00
Petersburg Engine Three is on location, near Hamilton Street for a fire alarm activation.
00:04
One story single family dwelling with nothing showing.
00:09
Engine Three on scene.
00:11
1240 hours.
00:19
Engine Three, I just received a call from the alarm company stating they spoke with the key holder.
00:24
It's a false alarm.
00:30
Engine Three copy.
00:31
We're talking to the homeowner right now.
00:34
Trying to fix their alarm system.
00:42
Petersburg Medic 13 shows clear and in service.
00:46
Medic 13 clear and in service 1244.
00:54
Petersburg Medic 12 on scene.
01:00
1244 hours.
01:23
Petersburg from Hamilton Street.
01:27
Go ahead, Hamilton Street Command.
01:31
You can terminate.
01:32
Alarm's been reset.
01:33
It's a faulty detector.
01:34
Engine Three's in service.
01:40
I copy. Alarm's being reset.
01:41
Faulty detector.
01:42
Engine Three is clearing and in service.
01:43
Twelve forty-seven.
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Location mentioned:
Hamilton St, Petersburg, VA 23803
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