Compressor failure triggers sprinkler alert in Rockport, Rockport ME
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, rockport firefighters investigated a sprinkler activation at a public recreation facility. The sprinkler water flow was traced to a compressor failure caused by a power outage in the building’s dry system. No fire or damage was reported, and maintenance personnel were contacted to service the system.
Audio|Heard on: Knox County Fire and EMS Dispatch
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02:8
Transcript:
00:00
Rockport Engine 23 to knock.
00:06
Rockport Engine 23.
00:12
I'll be off at Midcoast Recreation Center, nothing shown from the exterior at this time.
00:18
Was there an RP en route to this location?
00:21
Negative, there was not.
00:26
10-4. Begin investigating.
00:29
10-4. Time 4.
00:35
This is very definite off.
00:44
Unicol in Knox, you're all static.
00:46
Try it again.
00:51
Cushing 310 cross.
00:55
Temple Cushing, have you off.
00:57
Cushing,
00:59
Go ahead.
01:12
94 one of the air, the station.
01:16
Rockport, Cross Street, Command, and Oxon.
01:25
Rockport, Cross Street, Command, go ahead.
01:30
We gained entry to the building.
01:33
There is a...
01:35
Water flow condition due to power being out and the compressor failing on the dry system.
01:44
Pipe Bark will need to come out to service it.
01:47
You're advising that the water system is going.
01:58
The dry side has been charged because the compressor went out.
02:07
Templar, I'll give them a call.
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:
West St, Rockport, ME 04856
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