Fire alarm triggered by hair dryer at university hall, Richmond VA
Fire & ArsonA fire alarm was triggered in Dennis Hall at the University of Richmond due to a hair dryer placed too close to a smoke detector. No fire or hazard was found and the alarm system was reset.
Audio|Source: Richmond City Fire Dispatch
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Transcript:
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Engine 19, truck 7, shawning in route for the General Fire Alarm[1] Smoke Detector, 244 Richmond Way.
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Point of activation, Dennis Hall Room 125, Dennis Hall Room 125.
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Engine 19, trick 7, shorn and route, 21, 21, 21 hours.
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Engine 19, Richmond.
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Engine 19, Richmond. Engine 19.
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U of R police stated that the alarm was due to a hair dryer too close to the smoke detector.
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19 handle truck 7 can return service.
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(name withheld), alarm due to hair dryer too close to smoke detector per U of R PD.
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Engine 19 to handle, truck 7 return to service 21, 24 hours.
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Engine 19, Richmond.
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Engine 19.
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We met with U of R police.
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We've confirmed there's no hazards.
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The system is reset and holding.
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Richmond Coppies move with U of R PD, no hazards.
00:44
The system has been reset and holding 21-26 hours.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
General Fire Alarm: Smoke Detector
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Location mentioned:
Dennis Hall, Richmond, VA 23173
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