Fire alarm at assisted living facility, Richmond VA
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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units responded to a fire alarm at a four‑story assisted living facility near Michaels Road and Three Chopt Road in Richmond. Crews reported the building was undergoing construction and issues with the alarm system were suspected. The situation was later brought under control.
Audio|Heard on: Henrico County Division of Fire
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01:41
Transcript:
00:00
Engine 308, engine 309, and truck 312.
00:05
Fire alarm hazard class special.
00:08
Near Michaels Road, cross street Three Chopt Road, Station 8's district.
00:14
Near Michaels Road on TAC 6.
00:18
Time out 0841.
00:30
Engine 308, engine 309.
00:40
Yes sir, y'all or truck 12 might get there before us.
00:42
We were out in your district.
00:44
They've been doing construction work over at this facility and having issues with their alarm system.
00:48
So if you get there before us, just check on that.
00:51
That's probably what's going on.
00:58
I'll just have you say that last two feet.
01:05
Truck 312 on scene.
01:08
Four-story assisted living facility.
01:13
Truck 12 out.
01:22
320 driver to 320 alpha.
01:29
Engine 320 driver to engine 320 officer.
01:39
Under control.
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Location mentioned:
Michaels Rd, Richmond, VA 23229
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