Gas odor prompts police and fire response at apartment


Police and fire responded to a medical alarm at an apartment. They reports a strong gas smell and possible forced entry. It was determined to be an accidental alarm.
Audio|Source: Pittsburgh Police, Fire and EMS
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Transcript:
This is going to be up at 1812 Brownsville Road, Apartment 1 between Newett and Cruello. This came in as a medical alarm[1] with no contact. They request police to respond. They may have forced entry[3]. Copy. 817. 3.30 Able. Able? The vehicle is off the road, I'm clear. I copy. We definitely have an odor of gas[2]. The building security here says they have an engineer coming from the other building. I'll give you a further report. That's received, 817. Received, 817. Received. Received. 624ABLE Use your book unit being added 3125 Highlandale Street I copy dispatch for 23 engine 23rd 23 This is an accidental activation. You can't get to police. We're back. Copy.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
medical alarm: Medical Alarm Activation
[2]
odor of gas: Possible Hazardous Condition
[3]
forced entry: Possible Forced Entry
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Location mentioned:
Near Brownsville Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15210
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