False fire alarm caused by workman at somerville address, Somerville MA
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, an alarm at 20 Medford Street in Somerville was first reported as a fire. Fire units responded but found it was caused by a workman. The response was then reduced.
Audio|Heard on: Somerville Fire Operations
Listen to dispatch call
01:23
Transcript:
00:00
Engine 1, ladder 2, C2, box 2916.
00:05
The Verge, 20 Medford Street, box alarm.
00:08
Engine 1, ladder 2, C2, box 2916.
00:13
The Verge, 20 Medford Street, box alarm.
00:19
I'm calling K1.
00:21
K1.
00:22
Central station indication floor number one at 253 Broadway front.
00:30
Received.
00:32
K1 to fire alarm.
00:37
K1.
00:38
Just got off the phone with 20 Medford Street.
00:41
That's workman down there.
00:42
I hope you want to reduce the response.
00:45
If you report Workman, final, I'm calling C2.
00:53
I'm looking for C2.
00:59
Chief K1 talked with 20 Memphis Street, indicating Workman.
01:05
Did you want to send a full response one one and one?
01:10
I'll take it.
01:12
Another company stand down.
01:14
T2 only. Engine 1, ladder 2 to return.
01:17
Okay, engine 1.
01:19
Engine 1,00.
01:21
And ladder 2.
01:22
Latte 2 has the message.
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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:
Medford St, Somerville, MA 02143
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