Steam triggers false fire alarm near Shaler Blvd, Ridgefield NJ
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire personnel responded to a possible fire alarm activation at a business near Shaler Boulevard. The source was identified as steam from a dishwasher. No smoke or fire was found, and the alarm was reset after verification.
Audio|Heard on: Bergen NJ Fire-Tac Group Calls
Listen to dispatch call
01:47
Transcript:
00:00
49 R-F-9 responding.
00:04
Three RF nine, you're in service at 1901.
00:07
Calls are pointing out a fire alarm going off due to steam at this time.
00:14
Forty-nine RF9, FireCom, could I have the address again please?
00:18
Affirmative, sir.
00:20
It's going to be near Shaler Boulevard at a Korean Butchery at the corner of Shaler and Banta.
00:29
Thank you all for signing this sheet.
00:32
49 RF9 is on the scene assuming command.
00:35
Nothing showing at this time, investigating.
00:39
Received 1902.
00:44
49 RF9 to fire comms.
00:47
All right, time.
00:51
Have all units respond with caution.
00:53
Have the first unit respond then hold other units in quarters.
00:58
It's an activated fire alarm from a dishwasher.
01:06
No smoke, no fire at this time.
01:08
Just need one unit here to verify and try to reset it now.
01:17
Received hold of the first due unit, 1903.
01:20
Go ahead.
01:23
49, ladder one, fire comp, ladder one's responding.
01:28
Received response, 1904.
01:31
Command to ladder one, you can return.
01:35
Fire comp received.
01:37
Ladder one received.
01:40
Show command to fire comp.
01:43
Go for fire comp.
01:46
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Location mentioned:
Shaler Blvd, Ridgefield, NJ 07657
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