Smoke smell caused by air conditioning unit, no fire, Pinellas County FL
Fire & ArsonFirefighters responded to a report of smoke smell in unit 11 of building 16 near Woodlawn St. They found no smoke or fire signs. Air quality tests detected no gasoline or hazards. The smell was traced to the air conditioning unit, which was inspected further. No fire or hazardous condition was present.
Audio|Source: Pinellas County Fire and EMS
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Transcript:
00:00
On the 2d4-5, we're confirming now.
00:02
The dispatch truck 33, 20 minute, notification.
00:04
37. All right, sir, just don't commit to that war supply plan yet.
00:10
We may have to relocate again once we get a confirmed unit number in building.
00:14
Copy.
00:15
2452 command met with a resident here at building 11.
00:19
No one called 911 and no one smells or sees smoke.
00:23
I think I'll be out commandant truck 45.
00:25
Truck 45. Truck 45.
00:26
Where are you at? Are you with the building 16 and see if we can check that building? Let's see if that's the originating hall.
00:33
Yes, so we're actually located behind Building 17 so we can make our way to 16.
00:41
Copy. We can check with the occupants of 16 until we get called back.
00:46
Just to clear our command.
00:47
Command. Goet.
00:48
Spoke for the original reporting party.
00:50
She stated it is Building 16, Unit 11.
00:52
They're out by the gate.
00:54
Copy. Building 16, Unit 11.
00:56
Correct, you know.
00:57
Correct. We'll take that call for Engine 5, they're not aware, and you can show us responding downgraded as well.
01:01
Understory Rescue 9 shown you responding and responding downgraded, Engine 5, copped direct.
01:06
Rescue 5 dispatch, this is Rescue 5 taking the call for our engine.
01:10
I'm just so sorry, your identifiers showing as Rescue 9.
01:13
I will show you as Rescue 5 taking the call for Engine 5.
01:17
Engine 5, Did you Copy Direct.
01:18
Engine 5, copy, thank you, SD5.
01:20
Unit 4 dispatch.
01:25
Engine 4. Engine 4.
01:28
Water flow to the unit has been controlled.
01:31
No fire problem in location.
01:32
Homeowner is going to await Plummer.
01:34
She's going to be turned over Homer.
01:35
Show engine port available.
01:36
No fire problem.
01:37
Water flow to the unit hasn't been controlled.
01:39
And see if they're going to wait for a plumber.
01:41
Showing it will be available. 30, the rescue 19.
01:42
We're on scene now in June 30.
01:44
Copy that.
01:45
Trout four five are commenced.
01:46
Okay, Tron. Okay, Tron45.
01:47
Yes, sir, we're in unit number 11, building 16.
01:51
So far all we've got is reports of a smell of smoke, which we have not confirmed with our noses.
01:58
We're smelling a bit of mildew and some air fresheners.
02:02
Right now we've got reports of the AC, maybe being the problem.
02:05
We turned it back on to see if we can recreate the issue.
02:08
Command, I copy all.
02:09
Clawry, Command.
02:10
Command. You should we relocated, I'll be on front again of the Alpha side of the Building 16 once we increase the investigative mode.
02:17
...you're relocating Command-Side Alpha.
02:20
InSach, Command, Formata.
02:21
Project Bravo, Metac 45, Chespan, 1117, Woodlawn Street, 314A, Medi 45, Preciprava.
02:29
Patrick Pravo, Medi42, Fals, Regal Palm, 310JO, Linkdown to Northeast, 344A, Medi-44A, Medi 42, Project Bravo.
02:37
Truck 4-5 to command.
02:38
Careful, quite.
02:39
Yes, sir. We've taken air quality samples throughout the apartment to address the smell of gasoline.
02:44
We are picking up nothing on our meter for that.
02:46
With regard to the smoke smell, we believe it's going to be isolated to the air handler.
02:52
We're investigating a little bit deeper by taking it apart and getting an in-depth view on it.
02:56
We'll get back to you shortly.
02:58
Thank you, Bill. Yay, inch by one, Project Promet.
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Location mentioned:
Woodlawn St, Florida 33756
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