Smoke detector malfunction causes repeated alarms at home, La Crosse WI


A home is experiencing repeated alarms from a hard-wired smoke and carbon monoxide detector system when batteries are replaced. There is no confirmed fire or smoke, only a malfunctioning alarm system.
Audio|Source: La Crosse City Fire - Digital
01:23
Transcript:
00:00
And if you can see the call screen, I have an FD report out call.
00:04
I realize a lot of people are out covering and doing things.
00:06
Do you want me to hold this or send somebody right away?
00:12
What type of report out?
00:18
It sounds like ongoing issues with smoke and C2 detector combination that's been hard-wired in the home.
00:25
Every time she changes the batteries, which she seems to need to change a lot,
00:30
the whole system starts sounding and freaking out.
00:35
What's the address?
00:38
near 16th Street South.
00:45
You can have Quinn Hsu,
00:47
dispatch to it.
00:55
Quinn 2.
01:00
Respond to report out call. At near 16th Street South.
01:04
16th Street South.
01:18
Copy of your cross streets are going to be Horton and Bennett Street.
Disclaimer:
This transcript was automatically generated and may contain inaccuracies. Please verify the information independently.
Location mentioned:
Near 16th St S, La Crosse, WI 54601
Correct
Incorrect