False alarm from discarded smoke detectors, North Arlington NJ
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, firefighters responded to a reported residential alarm near John Street in North Arlington. The sound of alarms was traced to discarded smoke detectors in the backyard of a building on Second Street, left during renovation work. No fire was found.
Audio|Heard on: Harrison Metro Area Fire & EMS
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03:51
Transcript:
00:00
Firecom to the Harrison fire department,
00:02
respond to the area near John Street for residential fire alarm.
00:06
Firecom to Harrison fire department, come to the area near John Street for residential alarm.
00:13
Time now 1019, PST 2342 clear.
00:21
Battalion One responding, near John Street.
00:26
This is Battalion One.
00:27
Caller states that (name withheld) hears a fire alarm behind (name withheld)'s home.
00:30
(name withheld) is unsure of the exact address.
00:33
Crosses are William Street and Hamilton.
00:35
Looks like there's a hydrant on the corner of Hamilton and John.
00:40
Okay, received.
00:46
Standard four responder.
00:49
Received.
00:54
I don't want anybody.
01:03
Engine two is running.
01:08
Freeze.
01:11
Battalion One, I'm showing from the exterior.
01:14
We're investigating, established command near John Street.
01:19
We're going to see you 10-23.
01:27
Engine from John Street command,
01:32
Second and Hamilton in case it's one of the houses on Second behind this residence.
01:39
Received.
01:45
Firecom and incoming units, we have a three-story wood frame.
01:51
I do hear alarms.
01:53
They're very distant sounding.
01:57
Investigating.
02:01
Firecom received.
02:05
Received as your call.
02:12
This is near Second and Hamilton.
02:14
Come in, we're going to get out and investigate Second Street.
02:23
Okay, received.
02:31
Fire control from Squad Two, we're going to be fueling.
02:37
Squad Two off duty for fuel.
02:46
Battalion One, it sounds like it's coming down this end of the box.
02:53
Okay, received.
02:54
We're going to make our way down that way.
03:01
Engine Two officer,
03:03
check around near Second Street.
03:14
Command from Engine Two.
03:19
Go ahead, Duke.
03:22
It's coming from the rear of a property on Second Street.
03:27
There are several smoke detectors laying in the backyard.
03:34
They are wet and have activated.
03:40
It looks like they're renovating an apartment and threw them out the window.
03:48
Okay, received.
03:49
Sure, they're not activated anyway.
Disclaimer:
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:
2nd St, North Arlington, NJ 07031
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