False fire alarm at Maine Media building, Rockport ME
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews in Rockport responded to a fire alarm activation at the Maine Media building near Camden Street. The alarm was triggered by contractors performing sheetrock work, and there was no actual fire. Units were advised to stand down, and all crews returned to service.
Audio|Heard on: Knox County Fire and EMS Dispatch
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02:51
Transcript:
00:00
Rockport Fire, respond near Camden Street.
00:03
It will be Maine Media.
00:06
For a fire alarm called in by the alarm company, dispatch could be 52, Charlie 03, Suffolk's G.
00:12
George.
00:13
Cross streets can be Grove Street and Main Street.
00:16
Repeating for Rockport Fire, respond to...
00:18
Camden Street.
00:20
It's going to be Maine Media.
00:21
Fire alarm called in by the alarm monitoring company.
00:28
George, Knox Clear.
00:36
Rockport Rescue 25-9.
00:39
That's two-time.
00:41
Can you show us off the hospital.
00:45
Copy up, ten-minute.
00:47
The report ended 23-0-9.
00:53
Report ended 23-0.
01:00
Rockport Engine 23.
01:04
We'll be en route.
01:09
They say it's the NIC building.
01:14
November Ida Charlie Building.
01:21
Knox, Rockport Engine 23.
01:23
Go ahead, Knox.
01:28
Engine 23 reports that the alarm that went off was due to contractors doing some sheetrock work in the NIC building.
01:39
No fire at this time.
01:46
Copy that, we'll go in non-emergency.
01:52
Copy, we’re going in non-emergency.
01:57
Rockport Car Knox, you can show me off.
02:00
Contractors are on scene.
02:02
You can have all units stand down.
02:09
Copy Car One, have you on scene.
02:11
Contractors are on scene.
02:13
All other units responding may stand down.
02:24
Knoxville, Rockport fire units responding to the call near Camden Street.
02:29
Per Car One on scene, you can stand down.
02:33
Repeating for all, Rockport fire units responding to the call near Camden Street, per Car One on scene, you can stand down.
02:41
Knox Clear.
02:45
Port Engine 23 is clear and returning.
02:50
Copy Engine 23, have you clear and returning.
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:
Camden St, Rockport, ME 04856
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