False fire alarm sparks swift emergency response in Pittsburgh home, Pittsburgh PA
Urgency rose when a fire alarm sounded at a Pittsburgh home due to water spilled on a stove, triggering a full emergency response despite no actual fire danger.
Audio|Source: Pittsburgh Fire Dispatch - Channel 1
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Transcript:
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Company's fireway dispatch and 422 is now working 2115 Echle Street off of Maringo or Fernleaf.
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For a firearm going off in the house, water spill on the stove and set the alarm off no fire.
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So company's fire one dispatcher on 422 is now working 2115 at Echleet off of Marino or Fernleaf.
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If they spilled water on the stove, which set the fire alarm off, no fire, responding companies, 22 engine, 24 engine, 23 engine, 24 truck and battalion 4.
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Remain on file 1, that's up 45.
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We've got from a battalion 4.
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Well, we just covered up with 22.
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That's copied, sir.
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422 companies carry with the exception of 22 engine to cover.
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Again, that's 422 companies to return, 22 engine to cover, 745.
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Location mentioned:
E Carson St, Pittsburgh, PA 15203
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