False fire alarm caused by dust from contractors, Totowa NJ


A fire alarm activated at a carryout near Union Boulevard was investigated and found to be caused by dust created by contractors working inside the warehouse. No fire was present.
Audio|Source: Totowa Police, Fire and EMS
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Transcript:
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Total police to the total fire department, we have the fire alarm activation at carryout near Union Boulevard,
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smoke alarm coming from the production area.
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7-0 to total, can I have that address again,
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please?
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It's going to be near Union Boulevard, carryout, coming from the production area.
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7-0 receipt, I'm responding.
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Car 21 responding. Car 21 responding.
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Car 23 is responding.
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Carry out.
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21 is on location.
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I've got a large warehouse with an alarm sounding.
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I'll establish command on Union Boulevard side.
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See if I can get in.
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23 is our location, Chief. I'm gonna go by the loading ducks.
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Receive, there are employees here. I'm gonna go inside, Chief.
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Alright, ten four.
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The enunciators saying smoke alarm in the production area. I silence the alarm at this time.
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All right, ten four. I'm backed by shipping and receiving. I'm going to see if I can get in back here.
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We have an initial report of a contractor working on the floors.
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Still investigating.
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All units, we have a dust condition due to the contractors here inside the warehouse.
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Let a trip the alarm.
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Location mentioned:
Near Union Blvd, Totowa, NJ 07512
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