False fire alarm caused by faulty carbon monoxide detector, Acton MA
Fire & ArsonA fire alarm was triggered near Newtown Road in Acton due to a faulty carbon monoxide detector. The homeowner removed the faulty device. The house was checked and no harmful CO levels were found. The homeowner contacted the alarm company for a replacement.
Audio|Source: Acton Fire Dispatch
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Transcript:
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Fire alarm[1] at New 24, the company just called back, stating there was an additional CO alarm[2], add that near Newtown Road.
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And 24 to Firelight, we're off near Newtown Road.
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24 off near Newtown Road, 1849.
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34 back is down.
00:28
34 back and down 1853.
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Engine 24 calling fire alarm.
00:41
Fireline answering 24.
00:48
The faulty CO detector was removed by the homeowner.
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House is measured for CO, no readings recorded.
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He has contacted his alarm company to come replace the detector, 24 clear returning.
01:04
The faulty CO removed by homeowner, negative readings,
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contacted alarm company to replace,
01:10
clear and returning at 1854.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
Fire alarm: Activated automatic fire alarm signal
[2]
CO alarm: Activated carbon monoxide alarm
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Location mentioned:
Newtown Rd, Acton, MA 01720
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