False fire alarm at residence near Peterson St, Norfolk VA


Units were dispatched for a fire alarm at a residence near Peterson St. The call also referenced medical seizure incidents at Signature Health Care on Hampton Boulevard. Fire crews checked the audible hallway smoke detector. The alarm company confirmed there was no fire on site and provided a code, indicating a false alarm.
Audio|Source: Norfolk City Fire and EMS Dispatch
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Transcript:
Fire alarm near Peterson St. Engine 11 and Ladder 10 responding for a fire alarm near Peterson St. Respond on TAC 3[1]. Engine 11, Ladder 10. Reports of seizures at Signature Health Care, 105 Hampton Boulevard and Signature Health Care, 1005 Hampton Boulevard. Engine 6 responding for seizures. Signature Health Care, 1005 Hampton Boulevard on TAC 2 at 1756. Ladder units are out. You are responding for a fire alarm near Peterson St, audible hallway smoke detector. The alarm company advised on site there is no fire and they gave the proper code.
Fire alarm near Peterson St. Engine 11 and Ladder 10 responding for a fire alarm near Peterson St. Respond on TAC 3[1]. Engine 11, Ladder 10. Reports of seizures at Signature Health Care, 105 Hampton Boulevard and Signature Health Care, 1005 Hampton Boulevard. Engine 6 responding for seizures. Signature Health Care, 1005 Hampton Boulevard on TAC 2 at 1756. Ladder units are out. You are responding for a fire alarm near Peterson St, audible hallway smoke detector. The alarm company advised on site there is no fire and they gave the proper code.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
TAC 3: Tactical radio channel 3
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Location mentioned:
Near Peterson St, Norfolk, VA 23513
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