Faulty detector triggers false alarm at Dewey St, Worcester MA
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to an alarm near Dewey Street in Worcester. The alarm was found to be caused by a faulty detector. No smoke, fire, or hazards were present.
Audio|Heard on: Worcester MA Fire-Tac Group Calls
Listen to dispatch call
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Transcript:
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Engine four to fire alarm.
00:03
Engine four, you're going near Dewey Street.
00:06
Caller's saying that the alarms were going off in the building.
00:08
No smoke, no fire.
00:11
Engine four has now we're responding.
00:14
Three to fire alarm.
00:17
near Portland Street, apartment (number withheld).
00:22
Elderly female who fell, no injuries.
00:25
What injury has it?
00:28
Engine four to fire alarm.
00:30
Engine four is on scene near Dewey Street.
00:34
Seven four.
00:35
Plant two to fire alarm.
00:38
Plant three is on scene.
00:41
Okay, okay.
00:43
Engine four to fire alarm.
00:46
Fire alarm.
00:48
This was a faulty detector, there are no hazards here.
00:51
Engine four is clear returning available on admin.
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:
Dewey St, Worcester, MA 01610
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