Alarm Was a Test

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Firefighters responded to a fire alarm at 320 E North Ave in Pittsburgh, which was determined to be a test. Most units returned to service after confirming the situation.

Fire Alarm Activated During Test

Dispatch, 32 Engine. 32 Engine. This is a test of the alarm system. It should have been placed on old return companies. 32's got the report. 32 Truck, you copy that? Yeah, that's affirm. You're internal. 32 Truck's back. All companies for 16 return in service. 16 companies, return in service with the exception of 32 Engine.

Dispatch, 32 Engine. 32 Engine. This is a test of the alarm system. It should have been placed on old return companies. 32's got the report. 32 Truck, you copy that? Yeah, that's affirm. You're internal. 32 Truck's back. All companies for 16 return in service. 16 companies, return in service with the exception of 32 Engine. Engine staying for the report.

The alarm activation was a test. Most units are returning to service, except one engine remaining for a report.

Put the companies on response 1 while we check it out.

 Pass received. All companies for 16, go to response 1. All companies for 16, go to response 1 at 1806.

 Truck 32 is on scene with command. We got security meeting with 32. Truck 32 on scene with command.

Put the companies on response 1 while we check it out. Pass received. All companies for 16, go to response 1. All companies for 16, go to response 1 at 1806. Truck 32 is on scene with command. We got security meeting with 32. Truck 32 on scene with command.

Firefighters are coordinating with security personnel at the scene.

And 32 Engine's on the scene, going in to investigate.

 32 Engine on scene, going in to investigate.

And 32 Engine's on the scene, going in to investigate. 32 Engine on scene, going in to investigate.

Firefighters have arrived and are investigating the cause of the alarm.

Control companies, stand by for fire 1 dispatch. Control companies, fire 1 dispatch. Zone 16, working commercial fire alarm, 320 East North Avenue between Sandusky Street and Cedar Avenue at Snyder Pavilion. Point of activation, it's going to be a general fire alarm. There is a note in here that the address also verifies as 1314 Sandusky Street. That's the address.

Control companies, stand by for fire 1 dispatch. Control companies, fire 1 dispatch. Zone 16, working commercial fire alarm, 320 East North Avenue between Sandusky Street and Cedar Avenue at Snyder Pavilion. Point of activation, it's going to be a general fire alarm. There is a note in here that the address also verifies as 1314 Sandusky Street. That's the address. That's the address.

Firefighters are responding to a report of a fire alarm activation.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 320 E North Ave.

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