False alarm at group home in Strongsville, Strongsville OH
Fire crews in Strongsville responded to a fire alarm at a group home on Howl Road. There was no fire; the alarm was set off accidentally by a resident using a hair dryer. Crews confirmed the scene was safe and helped staff reset the system.
Audio|Source: Southwest Emergency Dispatch Center (SWEDC)
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Transcript:
00:00
Strongsville, Engine 2, respond to near Howl Road at the Howl House Group Home.
00:07
We have a fire alarm.
00:08
It's the first floor common area.
00:14
Car 4 copies.
00:15
Moving to Fire Ground 6.
00:17
At (number withheld).
00:19
Turn to Engine 2, copy.
00:27
At (number withheld).
00:32
4 en route.
00:33
Engine 2 en route.
00:35
At (number withheld).
00:50
Engine 2 is moving to ground six.
00:56
Strongsville Engine 2 to dispatch.
00:58
Go ahead.
01:06
Engine 2 is on scene.
01:08
It's a single story,
01:10
wood frame,
01:12
group home,
01:13
and nothing showing, will be investigating.
01:23
Strongsville Engine 2 to Car 4.
01:27
Go ahead.
01:34
Facility staff say the alarm was activated by a resident blow-drying hair. No cause for concern; assistance needed to reset the alarm.
01:55
Copy.
01:56
Car 4 dispatch.
01:58
Car 4 will be in service.
02:00
Copy your in service at (number withheld).
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Strongsville, OH
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