Alarm Was a Malfunction

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Firefighters responded to a fire alarm at SUNY Albany's Downtown Campus, initially reported at Pierce Hall. The location was later updated, and no visible signs of fire were found. The investigation is ongoing.

Fire Alarm at SUNY Albany Downtown Campus

107 to dispatch, return Engine 7 Truck 3 to service, negative signal fan alarm malfunction, system's under reset.

107 to dispatch, return Engine 7 Truck 3 to service, negative signal fan alarm malfunction, system's under reset. Received, 2114.

Firefighters confirm the alarm was a malfunction. Engine and truck units are returning to service.

The fire alarm system has been reset, according to firefighters.

Firefighters have cleared the third floor and are preparing to reset the alarm system.

 Truck 3 to 107. We're with one of the maintenance guys. We're trying to get access to the basement to the main alarm.

Truck 3 to 107. We're with one of the maintenance guys. We're trying to get access to the basement to the main alarm. Received.

Firefighters are working with maintenance to access the basement alarm system.

 Engine 7's arrived, three-story brick, nothing showing from the outside.

 Complainant is being investigated. 107, allow command.

So let me get a hold. Engine 7's arrived, three-story brick, nothing showing from the outside. Complainant is being investigated. 107, allow command. Engine 7, 2058.

Firefighters report no visible signs of fire from outside the building. Investigation is ongoing.

Engine 7, received. It sounds like they have someone new there. The 135 Western doesn't make sense. When I pull up Pierce Hall, it's showing at Western and Ontario. 325 Western appears to be the correct address. The cross is Ontario Park, which...

Engine 7, received. It sounds like they have someone new there. The 135 Western doesn't make sense. When I pull up Pierce Hall, it's showing at Western and Ontario. 325 Western appears to be the correct address. The cross is Ontario Park, which... Engine 7, received. Truck 3, received.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 325 Western Ave.

An additional fire engine is on the way to the campus.

Engine 7 with Truck 3, the correct address is going to be 135 Western Avenue, SUNY Albany Downtown Campus, Pierce Hall for a fire alarm, cross street robin.

 Repeating, Engine 7 with Truck 3, C Charlie, 135 Western Avenue, Pierce Hall of the SUNY Downtown Campus, for the fire alarm, cross street robin.

Engine 7 with Truck 3, the correct address is going to be 135 Western Avenue, SUNY Albany Downtown Campus, Pierce Hall for a fire alarm, cross street robin. Repeating, Engine 7 with Truck 3, C Charlie, 135 Western Avenue, Pierce Hall of the SUNY Downtown Campus, for the fire alarm, cross street robin. Robbins.

Firefighters are responding to a fire alarm activation at SUNY Albany Downtown Campus, Pierce Hall.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 135 Western Ave.

Fire Alarm at SUNY Albany Downtown Campus

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