False fire alarm triggered by testing at school, Newport News VA
Fire & ArsonA fire alarm at Booker T. Middle School was activated during staff testing. No hazard was found, and the alarm was a false alarm due to testing.
Audio|Source: Newport News Fire
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Transcript:
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Engine 7 and ladder 2.
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Response to fire alarm,
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Commercial.
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Booker T. Middle School.
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At near 3700 Chestnut Avenue.
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Cross streets are 37th Street and 39th Street.
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Engine 2 is available.
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We'll take that call on 37 on Chestnut.
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Tempor engines haven't available.
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Inspector 2.
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Yes, ma'am.
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You can clear me from scene, no hazard found, scene turnover to VNG and homeowner.
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Temmel.
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Engine 2. Respond to fire alarm.
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Commercial.
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Booker T. Middle School.
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At near 3700 Chestnut Avenue.
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Cross streets are 37th Street and 39th Street.
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To engine 2 and ladder 2.
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We have our school resource officer on the premises of the school with us, and they're doing testing.
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They're in test mode.
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And they forgot to advise the alarm company and everything's ten-four, you're not needed.
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Location mentioned:
Newport News, VA 23606
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