Fire alarm response at school finds no emergency, Evanston IL


Fire units checked a large school after a fire alarm was reported. When they arrived, they did not find a fire and saw that everyone was being evacuated.
Audio|Source: Evanston Fire
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Transcript:
Evanston AFA[1] for engine 24, truck 23, and battalion 21, 1551 on Wesley for the phoned fire alarm. Addison AFA assigned for engine 24, truck 23 and battalion 21, 1551 on Wesley for the phoned in fire alarm. Signed 1534. Battalion 21's en route from Ridge and Senate. The Italian 21's off. I've been occupied large, one-story school. Looks like there is an evacuation in progress. I'll be in command, nothing's shown here. Receipt.
Evanston AFA[1] for engine 24, truck 23, and battalion 21, 1551 on Wesley for the phoned fire alarm. Addison AFA assigned for engine 24, truck 23 and battalion 21, 1551 on Wesley for the phoned in fire alarm. Signed 1534. Battalion 21's en route from Ridge and Senate. The Italian 21's off. I've been occupied large, one-story school. Looks like there is an evacuation in progress. I'll be in command, nothing's shown here. Receipt.
Police codes explained
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[1]
AFA: Automatic Fire Alarm
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Location mentioned:
Near Wesley Ave, Evanston, IL 60201
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