Fire alarm at educational center found to be fire drill, Richmond VA


Fire units responded to a fire alarm at a large multi-story educational center near Nine Mile Road. The building was evacuated, but no fire was found. It was a planned fire drill for staff.
Audio|Source: Henrico County Division of Fire
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Transcript:
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Engine 323, Engine 303, and truck 301, fire alarm hazard class special, near Nine Mile Road, cross streets, Evergreen Avenue and Newbridge Road, Station 23's District, near Nine Mile Road, on TAC 6, timeout, 1330.
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Truck 306 to radio.
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Go ahead. We're clearing from our call.
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You can assign us to that fire alarm near Nine Mile and clear from form.
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10-4. 30-31.
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Radio to Truck 301.
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You can counsel reference truck 306 at themselves to the call.
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Truck 301 receives.
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Thank you.
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32. Engine 323-125-Nine Mile Road.
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Have a large multi-story educational center, nothing visible from three sides.
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Building those appear to be evacuated.
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You show engine 323 in command investigating.
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10-4, nothing visible three sides, engine 323 in command, 1333.
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New Bridge Command, all incoming units.
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This is a fire drill for staff on scene.
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You can return the service.
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Location mentioned:
Near Nine Mile Rd, Richmond, VA 23223
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