Localized fire alarm near Market St high-rise, Philadelphia PA
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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a possible high-rise fire alarm near Market Street in Philadelphia. Units were dispatched after reports of smoke or alarms from an upper floor. The incident was confirmed to be a localized alarm on the eighth floor, with no active fire found. Responding companies proceeded at reduced speed after confirmation that the building was not in alarm.
Audio|Heard on: Philadelphia PA Fire Dispatch Group Calls
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01:48
Transcript:
00:00
Engine five, ladder station panel near Market St.
00:04
From this report is either A4.
00:08
(number withheld).
00:10
(number withheld).
00:13
Market block it.
00:15
I'm in.
00:17
(number withheld).
00:19
(number withheld)?
00:21
We're at Presbyterian.
00:22
You can put us on Market St.
00:25
Okay.
00:28
Yes, H.
00:29
Yes, eight.
00:32
Market St.
00:34
From you.
00:37
Twenty-seven call, make twenty-seven recall.
00:39
Make twenty-six available and responding on high-rise box (number withheld).
00:42
Fires reported near Market Street.
00:44
Twenty-six available and responding with high-rise box (number withheld).
00:47
Fires reported near Market Street and operating on a south fire band.
00:51
I'll check one. Make twenty-seven to recall.
00:54
(name withheld) eleven.
00:56
What's the time eleven?
00:59
Engine five, ladder six, and eleven are on location.
01:03
Market St.
01:05
The building is not in alarm.
01:07
First engine and ladder high-rise investigation mode.
01:11
Put the other companies on reduced speed.
01:14
That's affirmative.
01:15
Central company is responding near Market Street except Engine 5 and Ladder 6.
01:19
Companies may proceed at reduced speed.
01:20
Company is responding near Market Street except Engine 5 and Ladder 6.
01:25
Companies may proceed at reduced speed and operate on the South Fire Main and South Tank One.
01:30
Yeah, I'm three.
01:32
First Battalion 11, (name withheld).
01:35
Maintenance to four, we've got a localized alarm on the 8th floor.
01:39
There is no fire.
01:40
Engine five and ladder six are going out to investigate.
01:43
Any companies not on location can continue in at reduced speed.
01:47
That's affirmative, sir.
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Location mentioned:
Market St, Philadelphia, PA 19104
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