Alarm malfunction at MWRA pumping station in Quincy, Quincy MA
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire units responded to an alarm activation at the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA) pumping station near Kilby St in Quincy. Crews checked the building and found it secure, but the alarm system continued to sound and could not be reset. The MWRA and the alarm company were notified, and no fire was found.
Audio|Heard on: Quincy Police & Fire Dispatch
Listen to dispatch call
03:20
Transcript:
00:00
So I thought he should be able to remain in this room for about 5 mi, unless nothing occurred earlier, but he could now.
00:07
Check the rest of the building, it's all secure.
00:13
Building secure.
00:19
11.
00:21
11.
00:24
The audible alarm's still going.
00:26
It's very loud.
00:27
I'm not sure if it's on call.
00:31
The alarm company just called back saying they have no luck with the key holder.
00:41
You're probably gonna get a call later.
00:47
Island command.
00:50
Island command, final call.
00:51
Come on, investigate.
00:52
Found nothing trying to reset.
00:55
Fire alarm has that.
01:03
Line of four is beating, man.
01:04
That log is resetting.
01:13
Island command, be advised.
01:15
Step box tapped back in.
01:28
Simulate. Contact number (number withheld), this is an MWRA pumping station.
01:33
Should be something on your computer.
01:35
Notify them.
01:37
System won't take a reset.
01:41
Fire alarm has that system won't take a reset.
01:50
I like to add the fire alarm.
01:52
Actually, the fire alarm system being said is the alarm system that's going off because we opened the door.
02:01
If you wanted to let them know that.
02:05
Fire alarm has that.
02:07
Do you want us to notify police or do you want us to call the MWRA contact?
02:15
Definitely let the MWRA know.
02:18
Police department. Establish (name withheld) when it's rough on the hospital.
02:22
I don't know that you need to give him a friendly hello.
02:29
No.
02:44
(name withheld).
02:53
Island command, a fire alarm.
02:56
The alarm's probably the burglar alarm is probably going to cycle on and off.
03:01
It's done that to us since we've been here, so I'd let them know anyway.
03:08
Fire alarm has at engine six.
03:10
MWRA has been notified.
03:16
Okay, island command terminated.
03:18
Company player returned.
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Location mentioned:
Kilby St, Quincy, MA 02169
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