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False fire alarm near Springfield AvenueNew Providence NJ

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audio iconFire & Arson
Springfield Ave, New Providence, NJ 07974

As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews and EMS units responded to a possible building fire near Springfield Avenue in New Providence. The alarm was determined to be a false activation, possibly triggered by kitchen cleaning. No serious injuries were reported.

Audio|Heard on: Union NJ Fire-Tac Group Calls
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02:1
Transcript:
00:00
County New Providence Fire, do we have a unit responding near Springfield Avenue?
00:07
Affirmative, car two is en route.
00:10
Okay, car two, thank you.
00:13
County Engine two is also responding to the fire alarm near Springfield.
00:17
Okay, car. Engine two, twelve low.
00:20
County units, engine one's on location.
00:25
I'm seeing a story type two showing.
00:35
Building doesn't appear to be evacuated.
00:37
After wanting to establish plan yesterday.
00:40
We're used to 1214.
00:44
County from Pacific Street Command, update.
00:48
Go ahead with your update.
00:51
ALS has just arrived on scene.
00:53
We have three patients in the care of EMS being evaluated.
00:57
FD's in the process of securing batteries and fluids.
01:01
I received 1215.
01:03
County and Providence Engine Two is on scene, near Springfield Avenue.
01:08
Received.
01:10
Engine Two, you can stand by outside for now.
01:16
Engine Two, if you pick up.
01:19
Car two, can you repeat your last?
01:22
Engine two, you can go available.
01:26
Received. Car one from engine two, do you need our manpower?
01:31
Negative engine two, you can take up.
01:35
Received, engine two will be available.
01:38
County from command,
01:44
County BLS and Chatham BLS both on location.
01:48
Received, 1218.
01:52
Command your message.
01:58
High signal activation due to cleaning in the kitchen.
02:01
Command is terminated.

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Springfield Ave, New Providence, NJ 07974
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