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Sprinkler triggers fire alarm near Prospect Ave, Hackensack NJ

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audio iconFire & Arson
Prospect Ave, Hackensack, NJ 07601

As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units responded to a fire alarm near Prospect Avenue in Hackensack. A contractor on site stated that dust from work on the second floor caused a sprinkler head to activate accidentally. Fire prevention personnel were requested to inspect the system, and all units remained on scene until cleared.

Audio|Heard on: Bergen County Metro Fire and Rescue - East
Listen to dispatch call
01:58
Transcript:
00:00
Alarm company reports zone 209 in building one.
00:03
They have further for that.
00:07
Deputy received near Prospect Avenue, correct?
00:12
That's correct.
00:26
He's out central outside.
00:40
I receive. I'll hold it to you.
00:42
You can check the trouble and then I'll have five breakers with one.
00:50
Prospect Command to Dispatch.
00:56
We remain have fire prevention response.
00:59
You can show the companies available transfer command at all threats.
01:21
Yeah, it's chauffeur.
01:25
I have a contractor here stating that they were doing some work on the 2nd floor and dust got on a head and activated.
01:44
I just checked in a 2nd floor.
01:48
We're all good in here.
01:50
All right, received.
01:56
We'll just hang out until fire prevention comes.

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Prospect Ave, Hackensack, NJ 07601

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