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Jersey City, NJ

Smoke detector activation on second floor due to malfunction 

audio iconFire & Arson
Near Orchard St, Jersey City, NJ 07306
Fire department responded to a smoke detector activation on the building's second floor. Crews found no visible fire and suspect a system malfunction. Security was advised to contact the alarm company for inspection.
Audio|Source: Jersey City Fire
01:11

Transcript:
Dispatch: Engine is on scene at 25 Orchard St. (name withheld), we're investigating. Alarm showed activation in a residential unit. Engine 9 on scene. It appears to be a system problem; crews attempted a reset. Engine reports smoke detector activation on floor 2 and no visible fire. System malfunction suspected. Security was advised to contact the alarm[1] company for inspection. Command reports box 527[2]; units back in service.

Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
alarm: Fire Alarm
[2]
box 527: Alarm Box Reference

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Near Orchard St, Jersey City, NJ 07306
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