Fire alarm at medical office building likely test-related, Winchester VA

 Fire & Arson
Fire & ArsonA fire alarm was activated at a medical office building near Campus Boulevard. The alarm was reported by an alarm company and is believed to be related to a recent test mode. Security was asked to investigate the cause. Fire units responded but the situation was downgraded to non-emergency after consultation with security.
Audio|Source: Frederick County Public Safety
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Transcript:
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Fire alarm, high occupancy, medical office building number 2, near Campus Blvd, cross streets, Amherst Street, Hospital Road.
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Wagon 5, engine 4, ladder 2, battalion 6, respond fire 2, 1305.
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Headquarters, engine 4 is en route with 3.
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Engine 4, 3.
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Battalion 6 for station 4.
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Battalion 6 is in route.
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Better tooth, two.
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Butter two, two.
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Second five or three.
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Wagon five or three.
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Since responding, the fire alarm was called in by the alarm company showing General Fire Zone 1.
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We did speak to security and they advised it was supposed to be in test mode up until five minutes ago and they think the alarm may be from before it was taken off the test.
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Medical office building number 2, near Campus Blvd.
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That question, tying 6.
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9.6.
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Was security going to confirm to investigate?
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Yeah, they're going to check with somebody and then give us a call back.
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Okay.
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We'll continue the assignment. All units not emergency.
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Ten for all units not emergency.
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Location mentioned:
Near Campus Blvd, Winchester, VA 22601
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