Fire Alarm
Second Floor Fire Alarm Activation Reported
City of Watertown Fire responding to a second floor fire alarm at Thrive Men's Residence on Winthrop in Watertown. Cross streets are Sterling and Academy.
Incident Report
**Watertown Fire Responds to Second-Floor Alarm at Men's Residence**
City of Watertown Fire units were dispatched at 5:39 p.m. to a second-floor fire alarm activation at Thrive Men's Residence, 138 Winthrop St. in Watertown, New York, according to dispatch radio traffic. Engine 2-1, Truck, and Rescue responded to the general alarm call near the intersection of Sterling and Academy streets.
Responders reported initial checks at 5:41 p.m., with Rescue heading to the alarm room for investigation. Engine 2 arrived on scene two minutes later and found nothing showing, per radio updates.
The incident was cleared at 5:44 p.m. after Engine 223 determined steam from a shower had triggered the false alarm, which was reset on scene. The five-minute response involved no mutual aid or escalations.
City of Watertown Fire units were dispatched at 5:39 p.m. to a second-floor fire alarm activation at Thrive Men's Residence, 138 Winthrop St. in Watertown, New York, according to dispatch radio traffic. Engine 2-1, Truck, and Rescue responded to the general alarm call near the intersection of Sterling and Academy streets.
Responders reported initial checks at 5:41 p.m., with Rescue heading to the alarm room for investigation. Engine 2 arrived on scene two minutes later and found nothing showing, per radio updates.
The incident was cleared at 5:44 p.m. after Engine 223 determined steam from a shower had triggered the false alarm, which was reset on scene. The five-minute response involved no mutual aid or escalations.
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5:39:07 PM
Second Floor Fire Alarm Activation Reported
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City fire alarm for engine two one, truck and rescue, respond one thirty 8 Winthrop Thrive men's residence showing 2nd Floor fire alarm. Reading for city fire general alarm engines two one, truck and rescue, respond to one thirty eight wind throw of five men's home. Showing 2nd Floor fire alarm across the Sterling Inn Academy.
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