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Fire alarm activated at rainbow preschool in TownsendTownsend MA

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audio iconFire & Arson
Main St, Townsend, MA 01469

As discussed during the dispatch call, fire alarm activated at Rainbow Preschool near Main Street in Townsend. Workers on site may have caused alarm due to sawdust. Fire responders investigated but found no fire.

Audio|Heard on: Townsend Fire Dispatch
Listen to dispatch call
02:38
Transcript:
00:00
Townsend Fire, standby for fire alarm activation, near Main Street, the Rainbow Preschool.
00:13
Tons of Fire respond to the fire alarm activation, near Main Street, their Rainbow Preschool, showing Zone 4[1], general fire alarm, called in by the alarm company.
00:22
Repeating, tons of fire respond to the fire alarm activation,
00:25
near Main Street, Rainbow Preschool,
00:28
showing Zone 4[1], general fire alarm called in by the alarm company, (number withheld).
00:39
30C is on fire alarm.
00:43
30C, you're on (number withheld).
00:52
Fire alarm 30-engine 1.
00:54
30-engine 1.
00:58
On assembling crew.
01:02
On assembling crew.
01:03
On assembly or crew, (number withheld).
01:13
30C fireline.
01:15
30C.
01:16
Going out, nothing showing three sides.
01:20
In the area looks like they're doing insulation.
01:25
I'll be investigating continue all companies.
01:26
Doors are open.
01:29
If you're on arrival, nothing showing from three sides.
01:32
There's workmen in the area looks like they're doing construction.
01:36
Continue all companies who will be investigating (number withheld).
01:46
To 30C.
01:48
Answering.
01:50
Just to advise the alarm company did call back.
01:52
They spoke to a keyholder, first name of (name withheld).
01:55
She advised there are workers on scene and maybe sawdust at sure and the alarm.
01:59
Requested a response still and have the alarm reset.
02:05
And just gaining entry now is the keyholder on their way?
02:10
Negative, he advised he won't be responding.
02:14
Engine 1 to 30C.
02:23
Answering.
02:26
You should be able to use the year the fire department was built to gain access to that building on a keypad.
02:33
Thank you. Just getting there now.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
Zone 4: Alarm panel zone 4 activated at the location

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Main St, Townsend, MA 01469

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