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Accidental fire alarm caused by boiler malfunctionProvidence RI

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audio iconFire & Arson
Regent Ave, Providence, RI 02908

As discussed during the dispatch call, firefighters responded to a fire alarm near Regent Avenue in Providence. The alarm was triggered by a faulty boiler, which was shut off. The incident was determined to be accidental, and the call was cleared.

Audio|Heard on: Providence RI Fire Dispatch Group Calls
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Transcript:
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Near Regent Avenue.
00:03
Engine 14, respond near Regent Avenue on the first floor.
00:07
Investigate an alarm sounding.
00:09
That's Engine 14, respond near Regent Avenue on the first floor.
00:14
Investigate an alarm sounding.
00:16
320.
00:18
Fire alarm, Engine 14.
00:21
Fire alarm to Engine 14.
00:24
Fire alarm to Engine 14.
00:30
Fire alarm, Engine 14.
00:34
Engine 14.
00:36
Engine 14, second call from the alarm company, you can disregard, accidental.
00:40
Disregard, we'll have you in service 322.
00:45
What do you receive?
00:48
This fire alarm has a faulty boiler, it's been shut off and needs to be serviced.
00:53
So just turn it back on as it's in service.
00:57
All right, you're back in service.

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Regent Ave, Providence, RI 02908

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