Fire alarm triggered at high school during electrical work, Taunton MA


At Taunton High School near Williams Street, city electricians accidentally triggered the fire alarm panel while resetting the system. As a precaution, the school was evacuated while electricians remained on site to resolve the issue.
Audio|Source: Taunton Fire
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Transcript:
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Received engine 3. Can you now respond to near Williams St, Taun High School for a panel trouble, not emergency response?
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Tension three received.
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Car three for fire dispatch. Go ahead, sir.
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Three.
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Go ahead, car three.
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Engine three.
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So the city electricians were working at the high school and accidentally set off the alarm during an alarm reset.
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So the school is evacuated with city electricians on site.
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Power 3 to Engine 3.
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Unit 3, did you receive that?
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I apologize.
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Con 3, I did not receive that.
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Okay, Engine 3, you're going to be responding to near Williams.
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The city electricians accidentally set off the alarm while doing work and the school is evacuated.
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They're looking for your help to restore order and... Restore the file on panel.
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Receive. Any third, he sees.
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Location mentioned:
Near Williams St, Taunton, MA 02780
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