Smoke detector replacement triggers fire alarm, Oxford CT


A fire alarm was activated on the second floor near Jacks Hill Rd. The alarm company requested cancellation electronically but had no direct contact. Responders found the homeowner was replacing a smoke detector, which caused the alarm to go off.
Audio|Source: Lower Naugatuck Valley Fire and EMS
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Transcript:
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near Jacks Hill Rd, going to be zone 19, second floor fire alarm activation.
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The alarm company stated they had an electronic cancellation request.
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No direct contact with any rep.
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Receive, we'll check it out.
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Receive.
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We'll check it out.
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Recease. Car 3, you're in response.
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Did you copy the update? Car Three.
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Received. According to the alarm company, they received an electronic request to cancel, no actual contact with any Repto.
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No actual contact with any Repto.
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Car 3 on scene, received.
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Car 3 to Oxford.
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Car 3, good.
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You could hold the assignment. The homeowner here is trying to replace the smoke detector, set the alarm off.
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I'll be out for a minute giving her a hand.
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Receipts holding the assignment in quarters.
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The homeowner is on site trying to replace a smoke detector at 1454.
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Location mentioned:
Near Jacks Hill Rd, Oxford, CT 06478
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