Smoke detector alarm triggers false fire response, South Portland ME


A smoke detector alarm was reported at a residence on Elderberry Drive. After checking, authorities found there was no fire and canceled the response.
Audio|Source: South Portland Police and Fire/EMS Dispatch
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Transcript:
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Stand by for Still Alarm[1].
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Still Alarm[1] for Engine 48 for 202 Elderberry Drive for a report of a smoke detector alarm activation per the alarm company.
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It's going to be showing the first floor alarm, Bravo level response[2] on prime.
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You can still alarm for engine 48 for a 202 elderberry drive alarm company advising first floor smoke alarm activation.
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Bravo level response[2] on prime.
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Fire alarm an engine 48 pretty alarm company it's going to be a cancel that was a false alarm activation
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
Still Alarm: A non-emergency fire department alert, typically for a reported but unconfirmed fire or alarm activation
[2]
Bravo level response: Standard, low-risk fire response based on the information received
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Location mentioned:
Near Elderberry Dr, South Portland, ME 04106
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