Smoke alarm malfunction leads to fire watch

Heard on: Camden NJ Fire Dispatch Group Calls

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This transcript is auto-generated from live dispatch audio and may be incomplete or inaccurate. It is not an official report and may change.

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Chief 63 from the alarm company for a zone 14 smoke detector activation.

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Response location, nothing showing, no audible alarm sounding.

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Okay, for sixty-three apparatus response.

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Point 60 , that's right.

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Point 60 . Point 60 , copy the report.

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Yeah, it's squad 56 .

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Squad 56 . We're unable to reset the system.

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There is an issue with the dry system.

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We're going to place the building on fire watch.

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All companies available.

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Squad 56 .

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Chief 63 is on location.

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Chief 63 is on location, (number withheld) North Berlin Road, investigating.

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Okay, Battalion 66.

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Battalion 66.

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We found a problem with the dry system.

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It's on fire watch.

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Attempted to contact,

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no answer.

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You might get the alarm again.

9/4/2026 11:03 PM

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Berlin Rd, Stratford, NJ 08084

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Not official report. AI-generated from public dispatch audio. Always verify with official sources.

As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported smoke detector activation at a building near North Berlin Road. No smoke or audible alarm was found, but a problem with the dry fire system was identified, and the building was placed on fire watch while a chief investigated on scene.

Smoke alarm malfunction leads to fire watch

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