Fire alarm investigated at Franklin Street apartments, Richmond VA
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, firefighters responded to a fire alarm at a five-story apartment building near East Franklin Street in Richmond. No smoke or fire was visible upon arrival, and no victims were found. Crews investigated, confirmed the alarm had been going off for around 20 minutes, and cleared the scene after determining no fire presence.
Audio|Heard on: Richmond City Fire Dispatch
Listen to dispatch call
01:28
Transcript:
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Engine one and truck two,
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fire alarm,
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near East Franklin Street.
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Engine one and truck two,
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fire alarm.
00:10
near East Franklin Street,
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cross streets are North 19th Street and North 20th Street.
00:16
On ops channel two.
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Time out 1428.
00:20
Richmond Engine One's on scene.
00:22
Five-story multifamily dwelling, nothing visible from the alpha or bravo side.
00:27
Engine One has Franklin Street command investigative mode.
00:34
Engine One, Richmond copies.
00:36
On scene, nothing visible from alpha and bravo side.
00:39
We investigate, has command.
00:40
Fourteen 30.
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Richmond from Battalion Three, have we been cleared by PD?
00:50
That's affirmative.
00:51
No victim found.
00:53
Engine five, Battalion Three, you can clear 1431.
01:00
This is from truck two.
01:06
Truck two?
01:10
Did the caller give a floor?
01:16
Negative. They said it's close to the courtyard.
01:24
Has been going off for the last 20 minutes.
01:26
Caller doesn't want to be seen by the fire department.
Disclaimer:
This transcript is automatically generated by AI from live dispatch audio. Dispatch communications may include background noise, overlapping speakers, or rapidly evolving situations, and automated transcription may not capture all details or context.
Location mentioned:
E Franklin St, Richmond, VA 23223
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