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Heard on: Howard MD Fire-Tac Group Calls · 1/19/2026 03:09 PM
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Engine 81, you're responding to near West Mount Parkway for the fire alarm activation.
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No attempt, actually no answer on our attempted call times 1809.
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Fire alarm response near Westmount Pkwy

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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a possible fire alarm activation near West Mount Parkway in Ellicott City. Units responded but no one answered the callback. Battalion 3 also went en route from another station.

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Westmount Pkwy, Ellicott City, MD 21042
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