False fire alarm triggered by faulty detector in basement, Westford MA


A fire alarm was triggered at a location near Acton Rd in Westford, MA. The cause was a faulty smoke detector in the basement. The area was vented and inspected, and no fire was found. The alarm was cleared.
Audio|Source: Acton Fire Dispatch
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Transcript:
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Acton fire alarm from Maynard A1.
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Active fire alarm, answer it.
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Maynard A1 will be resuming transport to Emerson Hospital, ALS on board.
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Maynard A1, continuing to Emerson with ALS on board,
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955.
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Ended 24 fire alarm.
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Fire alarm. Fire alarm.
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The faulty detector in the basement, 1,000 feet are zero reading.
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Vented 24 in the basement.
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Faulting detector in the basement.
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24 is clear.
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956.
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Location mentioned:
Near Acton Rd, Westford, MA 01886
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