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False commercial fire alarm at mixed-use building, Richmond VA

audio iconFire & Arson
Near Nine Mile Rd, Richmond, VA 23223

Firefighters responded to a fire alarm at a four-story mixed-use building near Nine Mile Road. No fire was found. The alarm was caused by a reset pressure switch in the south stairwell. The alarm was likely false, and responders returned to service.

Audio|Source: Richmond City Fire Dispatch
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Transcript:
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Engine 11 and truck 5.
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Fire alarm[1].
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Near Nine Mile Road at L&B&D.
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Engine 11 and truck 5.
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Fire alarm[1].
00:09
Near Nine Mile Road at L&B&D.
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Cross Street, North 25th Street and T Street.
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OnTAC Channel 2.
00:16
Time out, 2349.
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Some companies are around Nine Mile Road.
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For the general fire alarm, commercial fire alarm activated.
00:24
Area of activation is showing zone 146 on the fourth floor.
00:28
Show all companies around 2352 hours.
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At scene of a four-story mixed-use building, nothing visible from the Alpha Side of Command to be investigated.
00:38
On scene, four-story mixed-use building, nothing visible from the Alpha Side.
00:42
We'll investigate and have Command 2352 hours.
00:44
Okay, we'll talk to you.
00:46
Go ahead, truck two.
00:47
We investigated.
00:48
It was a pressure switch in the south stairwell system reset.
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That is not reactivated.
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Engine 1 and truck 2 can handle.
00:54
You can turn all the unions.
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We're just sitting here for a few minutes.
00:56
I copied truck two, pressure switch activation in the stairwell.
01:00
Engine one and truck two can handle all units with exception of engine one and truck two, you can return to service.
01:06
In Richmond copies pressure switch in the south stairwell.
01:10
Engine one and truck two to handle all other companies can return in service 2353 hours.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
Fire alarm: Fire alarm

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Location mentioned:
Near Nine Mile Rd, Richmond, VA 23223
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