False alarm from smoke machine at Garber Square, Ridgewood NJ
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire units responded to a possible fire alarm at Garber Square in Ridgewood. The alarm was determined to have been set off by a smoke machine being used by a DJ. The fire department investigated and confirmed no fire at the scene, and all units returned to quarters.
Audio|Heard on: Ridgewood Fire Dispatch
Listen to dispatch call
02:5
Transcript:
00:00
Units standing by near Garber Square.
00:09
Command established at Garber Square.
00:41
Garber Command calling central.
00:50
Initial report indicates accidental alarm due to smoke machine.
01:08
Accident due to smoke machine.
01:46
Accidental alarm caused by smoke machine used by DJ.
01:50
Alarm was silenced before fire department arrival.
02:03
Command terminated at approximately 2124.
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:
Garber Square, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
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