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Smoke Detector Activation Reported at Residence

Philadelphia Fire was dispatched for a residential fire alarm activation in the Philadelphia area. The caller reported smoke detectors going off in the basement.

Closed Apr 5, 2026 u{006177} 9:49 AM Philadelphia Fire
33520 Irish Ave, Philadelphia, NY 13673 · Near Garden Of Eden Road and Bow Isle

Incident Report

Philadelphia Fire responded to a residential fire alarm at 33520 Irish Ave in Philadelphia on Sunday morning after a caller reported smoke detectors sounding in the basement of the home. The initial dispatch was sent at 9:49 a.m., and a second activation for the same address was transmitted at 9:55 a.m., prompting continued response to the residence near Garden of Eden Road and Belisle.

Engine 35-1-1 reported en route at 9:57 a.m., followed shortly by Rescue 35-6-1. By 10:00 a.m., the engine arrived at the two-story residence and advised over the radio that nothing was showing from the exterior while crews investigated the alarm. No smoke or fire conditions were confirmed in dispatch or radio traffic, and the incident remained classified as a fire alarm response throughout.

Philadelphia Fire cleared the scene and returned available at 10:13 a.m., bringing the incident to a close after about 25 minutes.

Dispatch Audio

Initial 9:49:02 AM

Smoke Detector Activation Reported at Residence

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Philadelphia fire respond three 3520 Irish Adams residence smoke detectors have been activated. For Philadelphia fire respond 33520 Irish Ave for a fire alarm activation. Caller's saying smoke detectors are going off in the basement. Crosses are Garden Of Eden Road and Bow Isle.

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Update 9:55:16 AM

Second Fire Alarm Activation at Residence

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Philadelphia second activation, respond. 33520. Irish Ave Adams residence for smoke detectors going off. Repeating for Philadelphia fire second activation. 33520 Irish Ave. Four smoke detectors activation crosses our Garden Of Eden Road in Belisle. Jefferson on. 74 ounce available feature fuel. Nine fifty five.

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Incident Timeline (6 events)

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Smoke Detector Activation Reported at Residence 9:49:02 AM

Philadelphia Fire was dispatched for a residential fire alarm activation in the Philadelphia area. The caller reported smoke detectors going off in the basement.

Philadelphia fire respond three 3520 Irish Adams residence smoke detectors have been activated. For Philadelphia fire respond 33520 Irish Ave for a fire alarm activation. Caller's saying smoke detectors are going off in the basement. Crosses are Garden Of Eden Road and Bow Isle.
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Second Fire Alarm Activation at Residence 9:55:16 AM

Philadelphia Fire was re-dispatched for a residential fire alarm activation in the Philadelphia area after smoke detectors were reported going off. This appears to be a second activation for the same address as an earlier call.

Philadelphia second activation, respond. 33520. Irish Ave Adams residence for smoke detectors going off. Repeating for Philadelphia fire second activation. 33520 Irish Ave. Four smoke detectors activation crosses our Garden Of Eden Road in Belisle. Jefferson on. 74 ounce available feature fuel. Nine fifty five.
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Engine 35-1-1 responding 9:57:03 AM

35-1-1 responding to the Philadelphia fire alarm.

9:56:58 AM JE 35-1-1 Sheriff's room 3511 in the room.
9:57:03 AM JE Dispatch 3511 responding 957.
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Rescue responding on fire alarm 9:58:12 AM

35-6-1 is responding.

9:58:12 AM JE 35-6-1 2-35-6-1, we're starting.
9:58:15 AM JE Dispatch 3561 responding, 958.
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Engine finds nothing showing 10:00:36 AM

35-1-1 on scene at a two-story residence reporting nothing showing and investigating the alarm.

10:00:36 AM JE 35-1-1 Jeff Blair, Philadelphia Unseen, two-story structure, nothing, shelter needs, felt safe, we'll be investigating.
10:00:39 AM JE Dispatch Arrived at 10-0-0.
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Philadelphia available from alarm call 10:13:57 AM

Philadelphia units available from the alarm assignment.

10:13:54 AM JE 35-1-1 Yes, Firefighter. Philadelphia Observation.
10:13:57 AM JE Dispatch Philadelphia, available at 1013.
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