Fire alarm checked at South Orange Middle School, South Orange NJ
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a fire alarm at South Orange Middle School near North Ridgewood Road. Several fire units and EMS arrived, conducted a full inspection of the building, and found no visible signs of fire. The alarm, initially activated in an elevator lobby area, was silenced before their arrival and later reset after confirming no hazard.
Audio|Heard on: Essex NJ Fire Dispatch Group Calls
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04:25
Transcript:
00:00
I'm gonna show a fire alarm for South Orange Middle School, near North Ridgewood Road.
00:18
WD4 EMS 36, Engine 33, Engine 83, Ladder 81, Squad 3270 North Ridgewood Road.
00:27
We're near North Ridgewood Road coming from the 273 scope detector in Zone Echo 110 fire alarm detection.
00:36
Again, WD4 EMS 360, Engine 33, 83, Ladder 81 are near North Ridgewood Road.
00:44
As for the commercial fire alarm, South Orange Avenue to Beach Spring Road on the cross.
01:00
Thirty-two received this monitor.
01:08
Activated a fire alarm in South Orange Middle School.
01:30
Deputy Four has arrived on scene.
01:33
Near North Ridgewood Road, South Orange.
01:36
Occupied three-story ordinary constructed educational facility.
01:40
I have nothing showing from the exterior.
01:47
I'll be doing a 360 of the building.
01:55
Occupied a three-story educational facility, nothing showing.
02:05
Ladder One's arriving.
02:19
Nothing visible from the exterior.
02:21
Command will be located on the delta side.
02:23
Speaking with contractors on scene that stated the alarm was sounding but it's no longer sounding.
02:28
We'll be out investigating.
03:15
Contact was made with the school custodian.
03:17
He's making his way to your location.
03:28
They have high covers up close to the detectors.
03:46
Crews are investigating an elevator lobby ground floor fire alarm activation.
03:52
We have nothing showing at this time.
03:57
Alarm was silenced prior to our arrival.
04:24
Received all clear to reset.
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:
N Ridgewood Rd, South Orange Village, NJ 07079
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