Fire alarms trigger at Norfolk residential locations; no fire found, Norfolk VA
Fire & ArsonFire alarms went off at two residential locations near Marlboro Avenue and Hampton Boulevard in Norfolk. Emergency crews responded quickly. After checking both sites, no fire or hazards were found. One residence occupant opened the door, and investigations confirmed the alarms were false or accidental. The cause of the alarms was not identified.
Audio|Source: Norfolk City Fire and EMS Dispatch
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Transcript:
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Engine 10, Ladder 10, respond on a fire alarm, near Marlboro Ave, apartment B.
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Engine 10, ladder 10,
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fire alarm near Marlboro Ave, apartment, Bravo.
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Respond on Tech 3 at 1442.
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Injunct 2-year responder for chest pain, 901, East Francis N.A. 205A, novel health and rehab.
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She has been given nitro,
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no relief, has extensive cardiac history.
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1443.
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Dr. 9.
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Medic 9.
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Medic 9.
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This man, just confirming, that was near Gramby Street for the Harris Teeter.
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Signal 4[1].
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Copy that. We don't have a PD officer or any of these security guards that are here that are wherever any call that's going on at their location.
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Sorry, I'll take it with a second. They're sitting there in the parking lot, but you knew what's safe.
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It's a turn around.
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Ladder turned around.
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Copy that. Actually, I see him walking up now. We're inside.
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Okay.
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Okay.
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Institute arrived.
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1446.
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Fire alarm.
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Fire alarm, near Hampton Boulevard.
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Engine 7-Ladder 7 responds on a fire alarm near Hampton Boulevard. Engine 7-Ladder 7, fire alarm near Hampton Boulevard, respond on attack 4 at 1447.
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The Ladder 7 is fine.
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Engine 7 is 5.
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Agent Tis arrive, open the investigation.
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Signal 4[1].
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Okay.
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Saturday 10's arrived.
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We're going to stage in Full of Northchester.
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Signal 4[1].
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Contact alarm company, see if they're still getting an alarm from this location. We're not able to hear one,
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and no one's answering the door.
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Singletful, I send them a message. It's going to be an A-Sap to P-Sap.
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Injutor P-Sap.
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The engine did, Ladder-Tank.
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Go ahead.
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Be advised, we are not seen any hazards here at this time. We're just confirming this location and trying to get in contact with the neighbor. We have never seen an answer to the door.
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Just keep standing by.
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Copy.
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Copy.
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Engine 7 is on the area.
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In the area. Engine 10. No.
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Signal 4[1]. Engine 10.
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Ladder 7 is all seen.
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Residence did come to the door, everything's signal 4.
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Agent Oudgeon, turn, time, and we're clear.
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First State, 1452.
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Signal.
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Ladder takeout.
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Engine 7 North.
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Engine 7. Engine 7.
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Copy.
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Andrew 4 Clear.
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1452.
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Yeah,
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we're in the area where the event is marked.
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It's in the open field.
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Are you able to contact the alarm company and get more information?
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There's no building where the event is marked.
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I copy.
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The system is showing to be a possible brick house, a big brick house,
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but is actually pointing to a location on our map.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
Signal 4: Traffic crash or vehicle accident; may have agency-specific alternate meanings such as "OK" or "all clear."
Disclaimer:
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Location mentioned:
Near Marlboro Ave, Norfolk, VA 23504
This shows a Google Street View of the area near the location, which might not be the exact address.
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