Alarm malfunction near Special Olympics building, Smithfield RI
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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a possible fire alarm activation at the Special Olympics building near George Washington Highway in Smithfield. No smoke or visible fire was found, and the incident was determined to be a system malfunction. Units were cleared and returned to service after confirming no hazard.
Audio|Heard on: Providence RI Fire-Tac Group Calls
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01:40
Transcript:
00:00
Tower One, Pleasantville and Fawn.
00:04
Fire on Tower One.
00:05
Tell that one.
00:08
That's George Washington Highway, correct?
00:13
That's correct, George Washington Highway.
00:16
CAD showing Special Olympics or Bryant University at that address.
00:22
Okay, well it's a Special Olympics building.
00:24
There is nothing showing, no audible visual alarm.
00:27
We'll go check Bryant University.
00:32
Received, Tower.
00:35
Engine One's on scene with quarter.
00:39
Engine One, you're on the scene on a hydrant.
00:41
0621.
00:45
Chief Two's on scene now.
00:46
I'll head up to Bryant University or Rescue Three to see if anything's going on.
00:51
Receiving, Chief Two.
00:54
Chief Two from Rescue Three, we have nothing over here at Bryant University either.
01:00
Okay, I received.
01:04
Fire command from Chief Three, can we get a code yellow? Appears to be a system malfunction.
01:11
Received, Chief Two.
01:12
Code yellow for the tower or Rescue Three?
01:16
Affirmative.
01:18
Received.
01:23
All companies on scene operating near George Washington Highway.
01:29
It's going to be code yellow for Rescue Three and Tower Lot One.
01:33
That's a code yellow for the tower and Rescue Three from Chief Two.
01:37
Time of the yellow 0622.
01:38
All companies back in service on their own.
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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:
George Washington Hwy, Smithfield, RI 02917
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