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Heard on: Nassau County Fire - East · 2 days ago
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And smoke detector activation at (number withheld) Hempstead Turnpike.
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I wasn't able to get a hold of anybody.
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Smoke detector triggers fire watch near Hempstead Turnpike
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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire department personnel investigated a possible smoke detector activation at a commercial building near Hempstead Turnpike in East Meadow. The alarm appeared to result in a fire watch status across multiple zones after unsuccessful contact with emergency keyholders. Later communications indicated that the alarm may have been accidentally triggered during a system test with no ongoing danger reported.
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a possible gas-related fire alarm near Brighton Avenue in East Meadow. Responders investigated a slight odor of gas and discovered a malfunctioning gas-fed heater. The scene involved coordination with utility services to assess the need for shutdown. No injuries were reported during the operation.