Fire alarm at four-story motel with no visible fire, West Des Moines IA


A fire alarm sounded at a four-story motel in West Des Moines. Firefighters arrived and saw no visible smoke or flames. No one needed to evacuate, and the scene was cleared after investigation.
Audio|Source: Westcom Fire and EMS Dispatch
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Transcript:
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Ladder 1.95. Engine, 180. Fire alarm[1], 125, South 68 Street. Town Play Suite S. Ladder, 195, engine, 180. Fire alarm, 125, South 68 Street, Townsleigh, S. Cross streets are, Coachlight Drive and Unknown Street. On arrival, use, TAC 5. Timeout, 1548.
00:26
It's got Latter 185.195. $195.005.4-story motel, nothing visible from the exterior. No evacuation. Wuglar is going to establish command. Latter 185 is a voucherbasket. Can you check our times? My idea me is for us up.
00:44
1.95 copy, 4-story, motel, nothing's showing visible from the exterior note. Evac out to investigate. We'll track your times on scene of 1553.
00:54
Well, it's gone from letter 185. You can put all units back in your hand with. Engine 180, you're back in. One 80, Kevin. Ambulance? Ambulance.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
Fire alarm: Fire alarm activation
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Location mentioned:
Near S 68th St, West Des Moines, IA 50266
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