False Alarm Confirmed

California

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Firefighters in Orange, California, responded to repeated smoke detector activations at a residence on W Maple Ave. Initial checks found no smoke or fire, and the alarms were determined to be malfunctioning. Firefighters attempted to contact the homeowner for further investigation.

Smoke Detector Malfunction

Engine 31, I spoke with the homeowner who said she is on-site, advised it's a false

 alarm. Do you want me to put this location on test?

Engine 31, I spoke with the homeowner who said she is on-site, advised it's a false alarm. Do you want me to put this location on test?

The homeowner is on-site and confirmed the alarm was false. Firefighters are considering placing the system on test.

Engine 31, the homeowner's ETA is 10 to 15 minutes. She says she's going to recontact ADT to let them know that it's a false alarm.

 Copy that. You can show Engine 31 available, and if the homeowner needs other information, have them call Station 1.

Engine 31, the homeowner's ETA is 10 to 15 minutes. She says she's going to recontact ADT to let them know that it's a false alarm. Copy that. You can show Engine 31 available, and if the homeowner needs other information, have them call Station 1. Copy.

The homeowner will arrive in 10 to 15 minutes and plans to notify the alarm company of the false alarm.

 Can you make contact with the homeowner and check the ETA?

South Engine 31. Engine 31. Can you make contact with the homeowner and check the ETA? Copy, contact Nina.

Firefighters are attempting to contact the homeowner to check on their estimated time of arrival.

Engine 31, be advised, it's the same call as earlier, receiving additional activations.

Firefighters are returning to the location due to additional smoke detector activations.

South Bay Engine 31. Engine 31. South Bay, we were able to make access into the home. There is no smoke or flames, no hazard at this location. The alarm is still sounding due to the homeowner's passcode to reset it or silence. We're going to go available and I'll leave a business card for the homeowner to contact me should they have any questions. You can show Engine 31 clear.

 Copy. I'll also contact the homeowner and let her know that...

South Bay Engine 31. Engine 31. South Bay, we were able to make access into the home. There is no smoke or flames, no hazard at this location. The alarm is still sounding due to the homeowner's passcode to reset it or silence. We're going to go available and I'll leave a business card for the homeowner to contact me should they have any questions. You can show Engine 31 clear. Copy. I'll also contact the homeowner and let her know that...

Firefighters found no smoke or flames and determined the alarm was a malfunction. They are leaving the scene.

Engine 31 for a residential fire alarm, 624 West Maple Avenue. 624 West Maple Avenue. It's going to be a smoke detector that has not reset, Engine 31.

Firefighters are responding to a report of a smoke detector malfunction.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 624 W Maple Ave.

Smoke Detector Malfunction

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