Accidental fire alarm near Thomas St, New Bedford MA
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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units were dispatched to a reported fire alarm near Hathaway Boulevard and Thomas Street in New Bedford. Ladder 1, Engine 1, Engine 7, and Unit 2 responded to the scene. Crews found no signs of fire, and the alarm was determined to be accidental before being reset.
Audio|Heard on: New Bedford Police, Fire and EMS
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02:8
Transcript:
00:00
Fire alarm dispatching Ladder 1, Engine 1, Engine 7, Unit 2.
00:12
Engine 1, Engine 7 crosses.
00:21
Hathaway Boulevard and Thomas Street.
00:36
Yeah, I was standing Engine 1 down.
00:38
They've been advised.
00:50
Unit 22 to control.
00:53
Unit 22.
00:57
The VW keys have been returned.
01:03
Copy.
01:04
(Name withheld) states she will go with the coordinator if you are going to restrain the order.
01:07
I'll be clear.
01:15
All right, 713, nothing showing checking.
01:19
Time copies, Engine 7 on scene, nothing showing checking.
01:28
Control and Medic 2, what's your status?
01:30
Thank you.
01:38
Command from Engine 7, we have it.
01:44
There are two cars.
01:50
Ladder 1 at quarters, is that direct? Ladder 1 is returning.
01:59
Firehouse Unit 2.
02:02
Problems on Unit 2.
02:06
Accidental alarm just took a reset.
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Location mentioned:
Thomas St, New Bedford, MA 02740
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