Carbon monoxide alarm falsely triggered during battery test, Rockford IL
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, a carbon monoxide alarm was triggered at a home near Harlem Boulevard. The homeowner said it was due to battery replacement and testing and that there was no emergency.
Audio|Heard on: Rockford Fire Department
Listen to dispatch call
01:16
Transcript:
00:00
Engine 1 responded to carbon monoxide alarm with no symptoms.
00:04
At near Harlem Boulevard.
00:19
Acknowledged for Engine 1.
00:20
Alarm company reported basement carbon monoxide alarm activation.
00:23
Contact was made with homeowner who said it was possibly a false alarm and someone was testing the alarm.
00:33
Do we need confirmation of that?
00:41
I will attempt to call and verify.
00:47
4.
00:52
Medic 10 is available.
00:56
Time for Medic 10.
00:59
Operate part.
01:03
Engine 1.
01:06
Go ahead for Engine 1.
01:08
The homeowner stated they were changing batteries and testing the alarm with no issue.
01:13
Acknowledged, Engine 1 will return.
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:
Harlem Blvd, Rockford, IL 61103
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