Fire alarm caused by extinguisher discharge at high school, Passaic County NJ
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, a fire alarm was activated at a high school on Gregory Avenue in New Jersey. It appears the alarm was triggered when individuals discharged a dry chemical fire extinguisher inside the building. Police were requested to inspect the premises to ensure it was clear.
Audio|Heard on: East Rutherford Fire and Police
Listen to dispatch call
01:14
Transcript:
00:00
Alarm panel is indicating a fire alarm corridor by room A67.
00:10
Received, the quarters are locked.
00:13
They have an accordion door they locked.
00:18
All right, check.
00:19
Knox Box keys are coming your way.
00:25
Received.
00:33
Command, dispatch.
00:37
Call for dispatch.
00:41
It appears that some individuals have gained access inside the high school and discharged a dry chemical fire extinguisher which caused the activation.
00:50
Do you have a police unit respond to do a walkthrough to make sure that the building is clear?
00:57
Received, we'll send one out now.
01:07
All right, they can meet up with us.
01:09
They can meet up with us off the Gregory Avenue side in the rear parking lot.
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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:
Gregory Ave, New Jersey
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