Fire alarm malfunction at Marbella Apartments, Jersey City NJ
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a fire alarm activation at Marbella Apartments near Washington Boulevard in Jersey City. The system malfunctioned and could not be reset, so a fire watch was established before the incident was terminated. No fire or injuries were reported.
Audio|Heard on: Jersey City Fire
Listen to dispatch call
02:43
Transcript:
00:00
Near Washington Boulevard, going to class one up and showing.
00:03
That was command received.
00:06
Received engine six here on the scene establishing Washington Boulevard command.
00:09
Investigating along with ladder tower six.
00:20
The alarm malfunctioned; a fire watch may be needed.
00:29
Received. Dispatch, hold Battalion Three, Engine Seven.
00:33
Can we turn Engine Fifteen and Ladder Three?
00:38
Received. Holding Engine Seven, Battalion Three at Box 330.
00:41
Engine Fifteen, Ladder Three, you're back in service.
00:43
Switching back to Dispatch One.
00:53
This is Battalion One, you're on the scene.
00:54
I also command.
00:57
Right, CP Battalion One, you're on scene.
00:58
This is Washington Boulevard Command.
01:09
You have Ladder Tower Six.
01:18
Ladder Tower Six from Engine Six, your last message came in inaudible.
01:26
Battalion Three from Engine Seven, the alarm is silenced.
01:40
Engines, any luck?
01:47
We have the system on silence as of now.
01:49
It's not able to be reset.
01:51
It keeps activating when reset.
01:54
All right, have Ladder Three backed out and I'll get the person for fire watch.
02:05
Received.
02:15
Battalion One to Dispatch.
02:20
Copy, Battalion One.
02:24
The system malfunction on Home and Bravo.
02:26
We attempted a reset but couldn't do it.
02:29
A fire watch has been initiated.
02:31
You can terminate.
02:37
Received. Terminating box 217.
02:40
Engine six, engine two, ladder tower six, and battalion one, you're back in service.
Disclaimer:
This transcript is automatically generated by AI from live dispatch audio. Dispatch communications may include background noise, overlapping speakers, or rapidly evolving situations, and automated transcription may not capture all details or context.
Location mentioned:
Marbella apartments, 425 Washington Blvd, Jersey City, NJ 07310
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