False fire alarm sparks emergency response in Columbia home, Columbia MD
Fire & ArsonEmergency crews rushed to a Columbia residence where a fire alarm, which was caused by cooking, triggered a swift but false emergency response.
Audio|Source: Howard County Police, Fire and EMS
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Transcript:
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Respond to near Caravan Court,
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Presidential fire alarm on Alpha 2[1] at 1633.
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Responding to near Caravan Court.
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Residential fire alarm from hallway, voicemail on callback at 1634.
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Engine 16, 3 minute 65, responding to 9512 Howard Avenue.
00:27
77-year-old male, unconscious but breathing, possible diabetic emergency.
00:33
1634 power to engine 101101101, alarm company confirms no fire, just cooking. Dispatch ready and units standing by.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
Alpha 2: Low-priority medical response code or radio channel designation, typically indicating non-life-threatening situations.
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Location mentioned:
Caravan Ct, Columbia, MD 21044
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