Elevator rescue at apartment complex with fire alarm


The audio reports an elevator rescue call at a three-story apartment complex on Appalachian Boulevard. The caller is stuck in the elevator, unsure of the floor, and has been advised not to open the door. Responders note a fire alarm sounding but see no visible fire or smoke.
Audio|Source: Buncombe County Fire and EMS
02:38
Transcript:
Copy engine 212. Be advised, we're having a second call come in, reference an elevator rescue at 2,400 Appalachian Boulevard. Copy that, thank you. (name withheld) 21-2 is around. I'll choose 21-2. The caller for the elevator rescue at 2,400 Appalachian Boulevard is attempting to open the door at this time. He's been advised not to do so. He's unsure what floor he is on. 10.4. If you could just confirm that it's, uh, or what building it's going to be, I do not believe that 2,400 building, which is a clubhouse, has an elevator. It's probably going to be the 2,000 building, but if you could just confirm. Flickr? 221 responding. On scene ATO. Do you have any other descriptives? We don't see anybody outside, or are they inside? I was Chief 212. We've attempted to speak with the caller and see what building is in, but he's not able to hear the call taker. Sample. I'll be on scene here momentarily. Chief 212 is to be unseen. Three-story. Apartment complex. I do have an audible. I have no... Simple signs fire on the exterior. You can go and show me in command on the Alpha Delta Corner. Obviously, 21-2. Have you out of a three-story apartment complex? Nothing shown from the Alpha Delta Corner. Have you out to investigate you have command? 2212, be advised. He is plotting toward the 2000 building at this time. able to obtain any further. All right, leave my time.
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Location mentioned:
Near Appalachian Blvd, Arden, NC 28704
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