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False alarm triggers sprinkler system in Akron, Akron OH

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audio iconFire & Arson
Latham Ln, Akron, OH 44319

As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a fire alarm activation near Latham Lane in Akron. Upon investigation, the alarm was caused by a sprinkler system, and there was no smoke or fire present.

Audio|Heard on: Summit OH Fire Dispatch Group Calls
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01:22
Transcript:
00:00
New Franklin Battalion, you're en route near Latham Lane at St.
00:05
Luke's crosses ODNR Road and Rollins Avenue for a general fire alarm from zone 85 and 87.
00:11
No description where that is.
00:14
No answer at the business on callback.
00:19
New Franklin Engine 1 en route.
00:26
Central, creating that three to chase three.
00:30
Go ahead.
00:32
She's now wanting to be transported.
00:36
Copy central.
00:37
Do you copy? The station has changed their mind while a crew was backing out of the driveway.
00:43
Copy will reactivate call.
00:46
Central Green Chase Three.
00:54
Green Chase Three, go ahead.
00:56
Is this going to retain the same run number as the first one or second run number?
01:02
Same run number.
01:05
Copy, thank you.
01:08
New Franklin Battalion from Central.
01:11
Go ahead.
01:14
Contact was made with the business.
01:17
Employee advised it's a sprinkler system, no smoke or fire smelled or seen.

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Latham Ln, Akron, OH 44319

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