Fire unit finds back door secured with zip ties in alarm check, Laurel DE


Fire and emergency units were called to a location near South Central Ave due to a possible alarm. The alarm panel showed normal status, but an emergency message indicated the back door alarm was activated. Responders found the back door secured with zip ties, which they believe caused the alarm issue. No fire or emergency condition was found.
Audio|Source: Sussex County Fire/EMS P25
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Transcript:
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E81 Mervigal accent.
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1-1-21, South Central Avenue.
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Call up there, Elvis.
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1049.
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26 in the location.
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2868, he has a command.
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Command reports situation under control.
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Okay.
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Okay. Okay.
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Okay.
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Okay. Okay.
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Okay. Okay.
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Okay.
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System on the panel is recorded as normal.
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We do have an emergency communication.
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Back door Zone 1. We're going to check that one out.
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Okay. You have any audible alarm anywhere?
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That's negative. Everything is where there's no light selection either.
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To command.
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Right.
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We found one of the back doors that these zip ties were undoing the zip-tie now. We believe that was a problem.
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Location mentioned:
S Central Ave, Laurel, DE 19956
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