False fire alarm at hospital triggers fire response, Hoffman Estates IL


A fire alarm was activated near St. Alexius Medical Center at Barrington Road. After investigation, it was determined to be a false alarm. Only Engine 22 continued the response while other units were cleared.
Audio|Source: Northwest Central Dispatch (NWCD) - FD3 and Firegrounds
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Transcript:
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District 22, Ambulance 24, Occallium 6, Engine 22, Engine 21, Squad 22, and Tower 22, activated fire alarm, near Barrington Rd, near St.
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Alexius Medical Center at Old Higgins Road, in Hoffman Estates, map page, H. H.E.
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41.
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Direct on our board.
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Central from engine 22.
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District 52, Ambulance 52, and Engine 52, Ambulance 52, and Engine 52, Ambulance Call, near North Meacham Road, near Remington Road in Connardt, Parkway, in Schaumbard, Nott, Page, RMV 8.
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Schaumburg, the patient in the private ambulance is having difficulty breathing. Engine 22, go ahead.
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All right, you're a little muffled there. You're replacing who?
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Yes, central, engine 22 will be taking this call alone if you get down to Route 2.
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Taking it alone,
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engine 22 is going to continue in.
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All other companies responding near Barrington Rd may return on the orders of engine 22.
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Location mentioned:
Near Barrington Rd, Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
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