Faulty fire alarm triggers response at public building, Pompano Beach FL


A fire alarm activated at 950 South Ocean Boulevard was found to be faulty. Fire alarm system could not be reset. The alarm was taken offline, the fire alarm service was notified, and a fire watch was set up by maintenance staff.
Audio|Source: Broward County Fire/Rescue
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Transcript:
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From a 12B Bravo alarm.
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950 South Ocean Boulevard fire alarm.
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Our office is being an inner and out of the room at the address.
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The gas company.
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Okay, positive readings on the stove and the name of the gas company.
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Firecom, can you copy that name of the gas company and have them respond, please?
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Yes, it was probably some rights.
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76-year-old male passed out not feeling well.
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Probably.
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Knowledge.
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Sure the gas on the exterior and ventilate or what you're calling it.
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Engine 81 to command,
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correction. Engine 21 to command, 83 has just secured the gas on the outside of the meter.
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Copy. We need ventilation or no?
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The 7-7 a rock.
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Okay. Okay.
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And then once again.
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Okay, so it's going to be a faulty alarm system that we're unable to reset.
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Alarm was taken offline,
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fire alarm service was notified, and a fire watch was established with the maintenance crew.
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You can show the engine on until available.
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