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Faulty detector triggers false alarm on Lovering Ave, Wilmington DE

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audio iconFire & Arson
Lovering Ave, Wilmington, DE 19806

As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a faulty smoke detector alarm near Lovering Avenue in Wilmington. The alarm had been reset prior to their arrival, and no fire was found. The situation was confirmed under control and units were cleared.

Audio|Heard on: NCC Fire/EMS Countywide
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Transcript:
00:00
Hi, this is (name withheld).
00:02
Confirming faulty detector activations.
00:05
They were reset prior to our arrival.
00:08
The correct address is near Lovering Ave.
00:12
Eighteen 34, right?
00:15
A two medic three near facility transport, Christian Care near Kirkwood Highway, 71 year old male.
00:23
Trophy faulted detector near Lovering Ave.
00:29
Hey, Chief and (name withheld).
00:31
Say two.
00:33
(name withheld), Engine Two and A Two, Engine Two and Eighteen, you can disregard the last patient's now refusing service.
00:39
(name withheld), two man good.
00:44
Correct address for the incident is near Lovering Ave.
00:49
Alarm was set off by a faulty detector, reset prior to fire department arrival.
00:54
Situation's under control, minutes from the process of taking up.
00:57
Battalion one's available.
00:59
Control near Lovering Ave, battalion one's available 1223.

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Location mentioned:
Lovering Ave, Wilmington, DE 19806

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