Smoke detector activation investigated in Summit residence, Summit NJ
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, a smoke detector alarm was activated in a two-story wood-frame residence near Edgewood Road in Summit, NJ. Fire and EMS units responded and found no visible fire while investigating. The homeowner was not on site but confirmed no entry was needed. Bats were reported inside the house.
Audio|Heard on: Summit Police, Fire and EMS
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02:52
Transcript:
00:00
Near Edgewood Road, cross Springfield Avenue and Edgewood Drive East.
00:05
Smoke detector alarm.
00:08
Coach later.
00:17
Dispatch, Inter 1 Engine 3, Incident Command responding to active alarm near Edgewood Road.
00:29
Dispatcher Chief, into the Commander 1-104.
00:32
Responding to alarm near Edgewood Road, across Springfield Avenue and Edgewood Drive East.
00:38
Alarm from second floor hallway smoke detector, security company received cancel code.
00:47
They were unable to cancel at 1228.
00:56
Can you build a hide-in location? We're there.
01:02
Hydrogen located on side of Andrews Road,
01:06
portions of Argyle and Springfield Avenue mentioned.
01:16
Okay, thank you.
01:21
You're awkward. Squads are out near Edgewood.
01:26
Large two-story wood frame, nothing showing, investigating active alarm.
01:32
LP1 has commenced.
01:49
One rider?
01:56
Answered.
01:57
Homeowner is not on scene, but requested confirmation all is okay, no entry needed.
02:06
If in contact, please get information.
02:09
You can return.
02:21
Negative. Approaching the door now.
02:26
Received. Be advised there are bats in the house.
02:31
Second floor, right?
02:49
Expect transfer of command to rider of Engine 1.
02:52
1235.
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:
Edgewood Rd, Summit, NJ 07901
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