Carbon monoxide detector alarm caused by battery change, Columbia MD


Emergency responders were dispatched to a home near Cross Creek Drive due to a carbon monoxide detector alarm. Upon arrival, it was found that the homeowner was changing the battery, and there was no actual emergency.
Audio|Source: Howard County Fire Dispatch
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Transcript:
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NJ101 Respond, 76, 76, near Cross Creek Dr, CO detector[1] activation.
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Alpha 2, 4357.
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Sergeant Narrow, we'll take that in place in 101.
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Direct. It's 76-76 near Cross Creek Dr.
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It's a CO detector[1].
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The other company spoke to the homeowner who advised they were just changing the battery.
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They also had a false alarm earlier in the night for burnt toast.
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I missed to know that transmission.
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He said they're changing the battery.
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That's what they told the alarm company.
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Okay, do they need help changing the matter or help resetting?
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I'm unable to advise.
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We were unable to make contact when we tried to reach the residents.
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Okay, we'll hit that one.
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Director. We're done on the near Cross Creek Dr call.
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Midnight.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
CO detector: Carbon monoxide alarm activation/CO investigation
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Location mentioned:
Near Cross Creek Dr, Columbia, MD 21044
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