False fire alarms triggered by water pressure issue, Springfield MA
Fire & ArsonMultiple fire alarms were triggered on Federal St due to water pressure issues in the city. Firefighters searched the building but found no fire. The water department was contacted to check for possible water main breaks affecting pressure.
Audio|Source: Hampden County Fire Departments
04:46
Transcript:
00:00
We'll put engine two truck two back in service.
00:03
It'll be unintentional, possible water flow from below pressure.
00:12
Man is terminated.
00:15
Chief is back in service.
00:23
He said to put engine two in truck to back in service. He said also going to be back in service. Okay,
00:30
so it's also going to be back in service.
00:37
Engine three, the ramp.
00:41
What?
00:45
We're unable to take the elevator to the second floor.
00:49
We made our way to the stairs to the trolley side of the building.
00:54
We're opening up the stair door.
00:59
I'm on two now with uh... maintenance.
02:05
Bye.
02:08
Hey guys, we just spoke with the keyholder who has maintenance in route to your location.
02:14
They're approximately 20 minutes out.
02:18
This is... Thank you.
02:26
Tatsi.
02:28
Receive. Receive, Chuck Ramping.
02:39
Didn't they need anything?
02:50
Just getting entrance right now,
02:53
and above our side.
02:55
We're still investigating.
02:56
All right, this has been going on throughout the city. Sounds like some kind of water surge or something like that, I mean.
03:28
. . . . . .
03:35
Federal command a fire on.
03:38
Firelands onto Federal Street Command, go ahead.
03:42
Okay, let me know if you get to clear for that box[1].
03:45
We searched the building and we found nothing.
04:07
With DPW[2], see if there's a water main break in the city.
04:11
Seems like we have water pressure issues throughout.
04:23
Okay, Chief one follow on, you sure you got that box[1] reset.
04:27
I've received that really much clear at this time.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
box: Box alarm (requesting additional resources)
[2]
DPW: Department of Public Works
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Location mentioned:
Federal St, Springfield, MA
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