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Heard on: Kent County Fire and EMS · 1/18/2026 01:22 AM
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Rescue two, rescue one, battalion five, and truck two, fire alarm, district seven, near Jefferson Avenue Southeast, Jefferson Building, respond on channel two.
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From Kentwood Medic 51 ALS on scene.
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Fire alarm prompts response near Jefferson Ave

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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a fire alarm at a building near Jefferson Avenue Southeast in Grand Rapids. Multiple rescue and fire units were dispatched. The situation was determined to be noncritical, reportedly caused by someone vaping indoors. The fire alarm system was later reset and appeared to be functioning normally.

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Jefferson Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
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