Accidental fire alarm at senior building and hospital, Chicago IL


Firefighters responded to possible fires or alarms at two high-rise buildings in Chicago: a senior building near E 60th St and a hospital complex near Harrison. At the senior building, no fire was found but there was a smell, and the incident was judged accidental. At the hospital complex, no fire was visible and units staged nearby.
Audio|Source: Chicago Fire - Digital
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Transcript:
00:00
Engine 84 and the truck are on the scene, near E 60th St. We've got approximately five-story senior building.
00:07
Nothing shown in just time where you smell.
00:10
Eighty-four message received.
00:17
Near Harrison, a box alarm.
00:20
Near Harrison, a box alarm. Battalion, four to fourth battalion at a box alarm.
00:29
Holdbock, near Harrison.
00:31
Message received.
00:37
Engine 84 Englewood, you can hold up to Chief. This is accidental.
00:41
We'll be returning in a little bit.
00:44
Eighty-four message received. Battalion 5 returned. Battalion 5 returned.
00:48
Battalion 5 is returned. The engine is returning.
00:55
Battalion 4 is also on the scene for the Cold Box[2] near Harrison, 11-story, hospital complex, fire resistive, nothing shown at this time office.
01:08
300 by 175.
01:12
You can stage them at Ogden and Harrison.
01:17
Message received. Staging area for Box Alarm[1] near Harrison is at Ogden and Harrison.
01:22
Stageing area for Box Alarm[1] near Harrison is at Ogden and Harrison.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
Box Alarm: Preplanned multi-unit alarm assignment triggering additional resources for significant incidents or fires.
[2]
Cold Box: Alarm/box assignment with no active fire conditions observed on arrival
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