Minor water leak triggers false fire alarm, Elizabeth NJ
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, responders investigated an alarm activation near Summit Rd in Elizabeth, NJ. It was caused by a small water leak that triggered a detector. There was no fire or emergency, and units were cleared from the scene after verifying the alarm malfunction.
Audio|Heard on: Union NJ Fire-Tac Group Calls
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00:54
Transcript:
00:00
I cancel ladder three.
00:03
We'll go with man on scene to get information.
00:05
This is just some minor leak that seeped through one of the alarms.
00:12
Smoke detectors caused the alarm to activate.
00:15
It's just an alarm malfunction.
00:17
We've advised the landlord and tenant to reach out to a plumber, find out where the water source conditions come from.
00:24
No main, not a major leak, just a small minor leak that they need to.
00:28
Deal with, but he could reduce the signal seven.
00:34
Received signal seven holding engine two ladder three and pickup (number withheld).
00:44
This is dispatch from Summit Street Command.
00:48
You can terminate engines available.
00:54
All right, thanks.
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This transcript is automatically generated by AI from live dispatch audio. Dispatch communications may include background noise, overlapping speakers, or rapidly evolving situations, and automated transcription may not capture all details or context.
Location mentioned:
Summit Rd, Elizabeth, NJ
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