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Fire alarm tested at local high school with no fire, Niskayuna NY

Fire & Arson

Reported: 09/22/2025 06:10 AM (PDT)

Near Balltown Rd, Niskayuna, NY 12309

A fire alarm was activated at a local high school due to testing. There were no signs of an actual fire.

Audio|Source: Schenectady County Fire/EMS

01:40

Transcript:

00:00

While I have you, we were notified by the SRO that they are testing the high school fire alarm.

00:08

The alarm company reported a fire alarm activation, stating they were never notified of testing and want us to dispatch.

00:37

Thank you. We are just the truck on the bridge.

00:41

Ian, just the truck on the bridge.

01:01

Dispatch ready for you the surface attorney.

01:06

Reg 14 inches roof.

01:13

Alarm, Zone 1 smoke detector.

01:16

I'm from District 1, near Balltown Rd, the high school for the activation.

01:23

Zone 1 smoke detector alarm.

01:26

Readivised the...

01:29

The school resource officer at that location did advise that they are testing the alarms.

01:36

Your operations will be on fire off suit is such sitting by at 914.

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Location mentioned:

Near Balltown Rd, Niskayuna, NY 12309

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