Malfunctioning panel causes false alarm at apartment, Scranton PA
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire units responded to a multi-unit apartment for a possible fire. Upon arrival, the situation was determined to be a malfunctioning panel causing a false alarm. No active fire was found, and crews returned to service.
Audio|Heard on: Susquehanna, Wayne, Lackawanna, and Wyoming Counties Fire / EMS
Listen to dispatch call
01:48
Transcript:
00:00
Truck 2 is on the way.
00:06
Time for truck 2.
00:12
2nd. Com,
00:15
Center, car 21, I've seen 2-story, multi-unit apartments, nothing showing,
00:20
assuming command.
00:22
Tap for 21, I've seen 2-story, multi-unit.
00:25
Nothing showing.
00:29
Station 4 on, same.
00:32
The Truck 2 is arriving.
01:09
Thank you.
01:17
Codestar reported on...
01:20
21.
01:23
This is a malfunction with a panel, starting a fireline going to a return off company, spoil and back in service.
01:32
Cep.
01:33
M-Zern engine 8, heavy turn.
01:42
All right, another box, near Adams Avenue, can return to service.
01:45
Well, use the box near Adams Avenue have, and go return to service.
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:
Adams Ave, Scranton, PA 18510
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