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Unfounded Report of Smoke on Fourth Floor at Abbott Northwestern Hospital
800 E 28th St
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Summary
- A false alarm at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis prompted a firefighter response due to an unannounced fire alarm test, which led to a report of smoke on the fourth floor. No actual fire or smoke was found, and firefighters have since left the scene.
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A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 800 E 28th St.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 800 E 28th St.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 800 E 28th St.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 800 E 28th St.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 800 E 28th St.
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MFD 1 · Oct 9, 9:27AM · 0:28
Dispatch Engine 8, the technician had not contacted staff regarding system testing in the building. They'll be continuing to do so, but they should not be calling for future alarms. Engine 8 will be returning to service. Received. Technician did not notify staff before doing the test of the fire alarm. They will be continuing to test, but no further calls should be coming in. Engine 8 going back into service, 926.
MFD 1 · Oct 9, 9:21AM · 0:21
Dispatch, Engine 8's on scene, 800 East 28th. I'm seeing no, Engine 8 will handle. Place the rest of response in service. Received, Engine 8 arriving. Nothing showing. And with the update from security, Engine 8 will handle. Rest of response on 28th Street, back into service at 919.
MFD 1 · Oct 9, 9:21AM · 0:24
Initial assignment en route for report of smoke in a building at Abbott Northwestern Hospital, 800 East 28th Street on the fourth floor near the cardiac unit. Staff also reporting elevators are down. Security will be meeting responders at 28th Street and Chicago for entry and directions. Again, 28th and Chicago, security will be waiting for firefighters. Ladder 3 to acknowledge the run.
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