Fire alarm triggers at Joshua Eaton School, Reading MA
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, firefighters responded to a possible fire alarm activation at Joshua Eaton School near Summer Ave in Reading, Massachusetts. Crews reported hearing an audible alarm but saw no visible smoke or fire from outside. All responding units arrived to investigate, and the incident appeared to involve a false or accidental alarm.
Audio|Heard on: Reading Police & Fire Dispatch
Listen to dispatch call
02:45
Transcript:
00:00
We're receiving the box for the Joshua Eaton School, near Summer Ave.
00:10
One hundred and seventeen.
00:11
One hundred and seventeen, running.
00:21
Show me on arrival.
00:23
Where is he?
00:31
Hey, unit four is on for Joshua Eaton.
00:35
Unit four, you're on responding.
00:46
He's off the bus.
00:49
Responding to the bus.
00:54
One seventeen.
00:57
Audible alarm, no smoke or fire.
00:59
We're going from the out of this area.
01:03
Eighteen.
01:12
Reading Fire C3 is on.
01:20
Radio fire receiving master box 1513 for the Joshua Eaton School.
01:26
All companies respond.
01:34
Companies advising police on scene reporting no smoke or fire visible from the exterior.
01:42
Three as the update.
01:51
Three on scene, low victim priority.
02:00
Engine Three, you're on scene, low victim priority.
02:07
Engine Three, we have an audible alarm sounding.
02:10
It'll be a life-saving strategy.
02:19
Audible alarm,
02:21
Life-saving service.
02:28
Prepare unit four.
02:31
Unit four.
02:34
Ladder 104, medic one, we're on scene.
02:36
Ninety-four, there's a hydrant at Oak and Summer.
02:43
I don't want to answer for medical and on scene.
Disclaimer:
This transcript is automatically generated by AI from live dispatch audio. Dispatch communications may include background noise, overlapping speakers, or rapidly evolving situations, and automated transcription may not capture all details or context.
Location mentioned:
Summer Ave, Reading, MA 01867
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