False fire alarm at Torrance building, Torrance CA
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency personnel responded to a fire alarm near Ruland Avenue in Torrance. The alarm was found to be false, caused by a faulty alarm system at an unoccupied building. No fire or hazard was present, and no fire watch was needed. The property representative was advised to contact their alarm company for service.
Audio|Heard on: South Bay Fire: Culver City, El Segundo, Manhattan Beach, Redondo Beach, Torrance
Listen to dispatch call
02:15
Transcript:
00:00
Quint 64,
00:02
Fire alarm near Ruland Avenue Unit Four.
00:07
Nothing,
00:08
No flames seen.
00:11
Called in by a neighbor, Engine Six Four.
00:18
Call again from the alarm company.
00:21
I can talk about that.
00:28
There's a small problem with the station.
00:29
They may need a fire watch if they're unable to reset their alarm.
00:38
Engine 22 from Battalion 21, can you get me on Fire 3?
00:48
Copy that.
00:53
We've walked through it.
00:54
There's no hazard, just checking their alarm.
00:58
It's going to be in trouble though.
01:02
Okay, roger that.
01:03
Thanks for the update.
01:04
Sorry to bother you.
01:05
I think if it's not occupied throughout the night tonight,
01:09
then we're okay without the fire watch.
01:11
But if we can get a hold of someone, let's try and I'll see if I have any contact information from Journey of Faith.
01:23
Okay, sounds good.
01:24
That'd be great.
01:25
I also see dispatch has a contact as well that they can leave a message for.
01:34
Engine 22.
01:40
South Bay, we were able to walk through the building that was affected.
01:44
There's no hazard, but we were not able to reset it.
01:47
It's going to remain in trouble, but it's unoccupied at this time.
01:50
If you have a contact for Journey of Faith, please leave them a message to follow up immediately with their alarm company to troubleshoot the system.
02:01
They don't need a fire watch because it's not occupied tonight, but it will need to be addressed in the morning.
02:11
This is due to a faulty alarm.
02:13
There's no fire problem.
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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:
UNIT 4, 2815 Sepulveda Blvd, Torrance, CA 90505
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