False smoke alarm triggers fire response in Chula Vista, Chula Vista CA


A smoke alarm was activated near Lafayette Place in Chula Vista. Fire units responded but found no fire or hazard. The alarm was a false activation due to a malfunctioning smoke detector.
Audio|Source: Chula Vista Police and Fire
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Transcript:
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Tula Vita Engine 56 and Tula Vista Squad 62.
00:04
Ringing alarm.
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6 Echo[1], 6 box strut.
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Near Lafayette Pl.
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Near Lafayette Pl.
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Cross Street, Chateau Court.
00:11
Tula Vista Engine 56 and Chula Vista Squad 62.
00:15
6 Echo[1], 6 Box[2] Strunt.
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MetroMedic 416[3] on scene.
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Medic 416[3] copy on scene.
00:21
Club 33, Patrol?
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Q233[4].
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Q233[4]. Plus 33, Metro.
00:29
Tip-in-Rise, they have a unit in route coming from Lakeside.
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(number withheld) copies, you're in en route from Lacey.
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Metro engine 56, 6-out.
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Metro engine 56, we've met with the resident.
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This is going to be an activation due to a malfunctioning smoke detector, no hazard, engine 56, quad 62 available.
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In 56, Metro property is met with residents.
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This is going to be an accidental activation due to malfunctioning the alarm, no hazards, dual descent in 56 and squad 62, going available.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
6 Echo: Fire/EMS response level code
[2]
6 Box: Fire/EMS box alarm code
[3]
416: Medic unit (MetroMedic 416)
[4]
Q233: Fire/EMS unit identifier
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Location mentioned:
Near Lafayette Pl, Chula Vista, CA 91913
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