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Heard on: Black Hawk County Fire and EMS · 1/15/2026 08:09 AM
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Three zero one commercial fire alarm at First United Methodist Church, near Randolph St.
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Three zero one commercial fire alarm at First United Methodist Church, near Randolph St.
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Fire alarm sounds at First United Methodist Church

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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a fire alarm activation at First United Methodist Church near Randolph Street in Waterloo, Iowa. The alarm appeared to originate from a boiler zone near the back stairway. There was no immediate contact with building representatives at the time of dispatch.

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Randolph St, Waterloo, IA 50702
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