Sprinkler system malfunction at Amelia Apartments, Quincy MA
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a sprinkler activation at Amelia Apartments near Faxon Avenue in Quincy, Massachusetts. The activation appeared to be accidental, possibly related to a maintenance problem or burst line in the building’s dry system. The alarm was silenced once firefighters confirmed no active fire.
Audio|Heard on: Quincy Police & Fire Dispatch
Listen to dispatch call
01:59
Transcript:
00:00
Ten Faxon Ave at Amelia Apartments to investigate box 1376.
00:05
Fire department broadcasting Engine One, Ladder One.
00:10
This is SCA box 1376, Scout Two.
00:21
Engine One is off, Faxon command.
00:33
Control, X-ray One transporting one to South Shore.
00:41
Faxon command, fire alarm active.
00:43
We have a sprinkler activation in the garage.
00:44
Check it further.
00:49
Faxon command, sprinkler activation in the garage.
01:27
Ladder One, should we silence the alarm?
01:31
Yes, go ahead and silence it.
01:32
We’re isolating this part of the dry system now.
01:45
Do you have an accidental activation?
01:51
That's correct. It's a maintenance issue.
01:52
It looks like a burst line.
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Location mentioned:
Faxon Ave, Quincy, MA 02169
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