Fire alarm caused by water damage at vacant building, Linden NJ
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, a fire alarm sounded at a vacant building near West 19th Street. Responding units found the alarm was caused by water entering the building and causing damage, resulting in a malfunction.
Audio|Heard on: Union NJ Fire Dispatch Group Calls
Listen to dispatch call
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Transcript:
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The deputy, engine 4, engine 1, 19th Street,
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to the audible fire alarm.
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This is the deputy, engine 4, engine 1, ladder 1.
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You're responding near West 19th Street to the audible fire alarm.
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Call as they have this.
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The building is supposed to be vacant.
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Engine 4 responding, near West 19th.
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What's your sign?
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Engine 4 driver, you can hold off on that ladder.
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Where is?
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This is back from engine 4A.
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Okay.
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This is going to be an alarm malfunction.
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The property is vacant.
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The water is getting in.
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Causing damage.
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He makes it the signal carry for engine 4A.
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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:
W 19th St, Linden, NJ 07036
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