Alarm activation at Forge Village Rd investigated, Westford MA
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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to an alarm activation near Forge Village Rd in Westford. Tower One, Engine 3, and Medic One investigated the alarm, finding no visible fire. A detector in the filter room appeared to activate without an apparent cause. All other units were cleared once the situation was verified safe.
Audio|Heard on: Westford Fire
Listen to dispatch call
02:50
Transcript:
00:00
What's the fire on Tower One?
00:03
Answer, Tower One.
00:06
We're on scene. We have nothing showing from three sides.
00:08
Alarms are sounding.
00:09
We're investigating.
00:10
L3 has command.
00:13
Tower One, you're on scene.
00:15
Nothing showing.
00:16
Alarm sounding on three sides.
00:20
L3 has command.
00:21
(number withheld).
00:26
All right, Engine 3 is on scene.
00:30
You're on scene (number withheld).
00:40
Answering medic one.
00:44
We're on scene.
00:48
Medic one, you're on scene (number withheld).
00:57
Answering clear.
01:01
Panel showing filter room heat detector.
01:05
We're investigating.
01:08
Do you have the panel showing filter room heat detector? They're off investigating at (number withheld).
01:23
Engine one from command.
01:28
Engine one.
01:34
That's right.
01:39
Can you stage at the entrance to the water department when you get here?
01:53
And RP will be responding.
01:57
Thank you.
01:59
From the detector, smoke shelter three.
02:02
No apparent reason.
02:08
Command.
02:13
Okay,
02:16
We located the detector.
02:17
No apparent cause.
02:18
Tower One's going to remain on scene for the RP.
02:21
All other units can clear in service.
02:26
Command, you have located the detector.
02:28
No apparent reason.
02:31
Engine Tower One will be remaining on scene.
02:33
All other units can clear.
02:35
(number withheld).
02:39
Give you an ETA?
02:45
Okay,
02:47
We'll give them.
02:50
Received.
Disclaimer:
This transcript is automatically generated by AI from live dispatch audio. Dispatch communications may include background noise, overlapping speakers, or rapidly evolving situations, and automated transcription may not capture all details or context.
Location mentioned:
Forge Village Rd, Westford, MA 01886
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