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Fire alarm malfunction near Spring StSpringfield MA

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audio iconFire & Arson
Spring St, Springfield, MA 01105

As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews investigated a fire alarm activation near Spring Street in Springfield. The source appeared to be a malfunction, possibly caused by candles. Maintenance remained on site awaiting a technician.

Audio|Heard on: Springfield Fire
Listen to dispatch call
00:56
Transcript:
00:00
Okay, we searched the 5th floor.
00:03
There's no detectors activated.
00:05
When I then answered the door, they were burning candles.
00:09
There was no sign of a trip detector up here.
00:14
Received.
00:19
Engine One, a fire alarm.
00:21
You can put Engine One, Truck One back in service; it appears to be a malfunction.
00:26
We have maintenance on scene.
00:28
He's waiting for technician to come and attempt to service the system.
00:40
So you're going to put Engine One, Truck One back in service.
00:43
Maintenance is on scene waiting for the technician.
00:46
Is that for both near Spring Street locations?
00:52
That's affirmative.
00:54
Received, thank you.
00:55
That's both back in service.

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Location mentioned:
Spring St, Springfield, MA 01105

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Incident Timeline

  1. Units Returned to Service
  2. Follow-up Communication with Alarm Company and Maintenance
  3. Second Alarm Activation at 97 Spring Street
  4. Initial Dispatch to 104 Spring Street

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