Fire alarm triggers at Columbia Place Townhomes, Vancouver WA
Fire & ArsonFire crews responded to a fire alarm at a townhouse complex near Southeast 168th Avenue in Vancouver, Washington. Smoke was reported but no flames seen. On arrival, no fire or smoke was visible outside the building. The alarm and strobe lights were active in a vacant unit inside the E. Edward building. Crews attempted to access the unit for investigation.
Audio|Source: Clark County Fire Districts
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Transcript:
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Priority 1[1]. Engine 9. Engine 10.
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Engine, engine, 8.
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Engine,
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42.
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Truck, 10, truck, 5.
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Squad, 6. Battalion, 2.
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Battalion, 1.
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Multi-unit residential fire.
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6.20,
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Southeast,
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168 Avenue at Columbia Place Townhomes.
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Priority 1[1]. Engine 9. Engine 10.
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Engine 8. Engine,
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32. Truck,
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10, truck,
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5. Squad, 6.
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Battalion 2.
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Battalion 1.
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Multi-unit residential fire 620 Southeast 168 Avenue at Columbia Place Townhomes. Map page 2236.
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engine. I don't know. Situ morning.
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Chuck Tends responding.
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And it's responding on off 51. This is a passerby calling in.
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I believe the alarm is coming from the E. Edward building, which would be in the northeast side of the complex.
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I saw some white and gray smoke. The alarm's been going off for about 25 minutes for the caller. They're not seeing any flames.
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And I'm not showing any other calls here. My partner is trying to call the office.
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Parkside is a 5-1.
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In 10-1-601.
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Imagine he's on 5-1. 2.42 is on Office 5-1, with 2.
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Top 51, training ones in route.
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Training ones, please.
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21, please.
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51, 9.
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Go ahead.
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And tonight's ride we have a medium two-story multi-family residence. We have nothing showing,
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not hearing any alarms.
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We just rub lights.
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And tonight is going to be investigating and will be an offense strategy.
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I copy arrived to a medium two-story multi-family residential structure, nothing showing, not hearing the alarm, but strobe lights activated engine nine investigating offensive strategy, 1406.
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Okay, I want to pull up, walk behind Engine 9.
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Want to assist engine 9's crew to go inside.
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Looks like E. Edward 16. We do have an alarm sounding. I'm going to finish by 360.
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Copy Assistant Engine 9 interior.
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It is here.
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It is low 100.
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I want you to just level one for now. Inge 10 from command.
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501. Command.
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Command, go ahead.
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Yeah, 360's complete.
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Looks like we have an alarm sounding from Edward 16 building.
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No smoke.
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And Ingen 9 is going to be Alpha Cyp.
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14 away.
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Command battalion, too.
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Let's the man, go ahead, the time, too.
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Yeah, I understand.
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You have alarm sounding from E-16.
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You got no smoke, and you're investigating with engine 10. If that's correct, you can't account.
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I was correct. I mean you just need to gain access to the unit.
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I have a visual through the windows of E16.
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I'm sorry, Chief, can you repeat?
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Yeah, I was just wondering if you can actually see inside the windows of E16. Does it appear clear?
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Yeah, it seems clear for now.
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Sounds like it's a vacant unit.
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I'll go ahead and take it out. From out here, I'll 51 but tie two.
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I'll be 168th command to continue the assignment.
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Measure 42, level 1 on 168.
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Copy 42 to stay level 1 for me, please.
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Command, truck 10, we've arrived.
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We're spotted on the Alpha Delta corner,
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north side.
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Truck 10, will you come and see if you can assist making access to U-16?
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Our tent copy will come up and assist with making access.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
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Priority 1: Highest-priority emergency response requiring immediate action, typically with lights and sirens.
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Location mentioned:
Near SE 168th Ave, Vancouver, WA 98684
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