Burnt motor causes fire alarm at UPMC Shadyside, Pittsburgh PA
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to the UPMC Shadyside East Wing in Pittsburgh for smoke from a burnt-out motor on an air handler. The situation was contained and no injuries were reported. Most companies were released from the scene, except Engine 18, which remained for follow-up.
Audio|Heard on: Pittsburgh Fire / EMS Fire Dispatch Ch 1
Listen to dispatch call
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Transcript:
00:00
Command from 18 engine.
00:05
Go ahead, 18, go ahead.
00:10
This was a burnt-out motor on an air handler.
00:13
You can return the companies, we'll get the report.
00:20
Copy that. Do you need a fan up there?
00:24
Negative.
00:30
Dispatch from Shadyside Command, you can return everybody except for 18 engine.
00:34
You can put 18 truck back in service.
00:37
That's received.
00:38
All companies coming into zone 322 with the exception of engine 18 can return to quarters.
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Location mentioned:
Upmc Shadyside-East Wing, Pittsburgh, PA 15232
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