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Fire Alarm Activation at Elks Lodge

Fire alarm activation reported at the Carthage Elks Lodge due to back entry smoke detector. Carthage Fire and Natural Bridge Fire dispatched to the scene in Village of Carthage.

Closed Apr 16, 2026 u{009567} 5:56 PM Carthage Fire, Natural Bridge Fire
511 Fulton St, Carthage, NY 13619 · Near North School Street and North James Street

Incident Report

**Carthage, NY – Fire Alarm at Elks Lodge Quickly Resolved**

Firefighters from Carthage Fire and Natural Bridge Fire responded to a fire alarm activation at the Carthage Elks Lodge at 511 Fulton St. in the Village of Carthage around 5:57 p.m., according to dispatch radio traffic. The alarm indicated activation from a back entry smoke detector, prompting dispatch of Carthage Engine 1-1, Carthage Ladder 1, and Natural Bridge Chief 3-0-3 to the scene near North Street and North James Street.

Units arrived promptly, with Carthage Engine 1-1 on scene by approximately 6:01 p.m. Responders reported that the alarm company indicated smoke stemmed from poor kitchen ventilation, as confirmed by an on-site contact. Deferiet Fire unit 15-4-1 was also dispatched during the response.

The incident was cleared just four minutes after dispatch at 6:01 p.m., with Carthage Engine 1-1 confirming the on-scene investigation was complete and all units were released.

Dispatch Audio

Initial 5:56:49 PM

Fire Alarm Activation at Elks Lodge

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Carthage to Ferri at Natural Bridge Fire, respond. 511 Fulton Street, Ville to Carthage, the Carthage Elks Lodge for a fire alarm activation showing back in smoke detector. Repeating for Carthage to Ferry at Natural Bridge Fire, respond 511 Fulton Street, Village Carthage, the Carthage Elk Lodge for a fire alarm activation showing back entry smoke detector. Crosses of North Street and North James Street. Go ahead. Fire attack one. 1757.

Carthage Fire, Natural Bridge Fire

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Incident Timeline (6 events)

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Fire Alarm Activation at Elks Lodge 5:56:49 PM

Fire alarm activation reported at the Carthage Elks Lodge due to back entry smoke detector. Carthage Fire and Natural Bridge Fire dispatched to the scene in Village of Carthage.

Carthage to Ferri at Natural Bridge Fire, respond. 511 Fulton Street, Ville to Carthage, the Carthage Elks Lodge for a fire alarm activation showing back in smoke detector. Repeating for Carthage to Ferry at Natural Bridge Fire, respond 511 Fulton Street, Village Carthage, the Carthage Elk Lodge for a fire alarm activation showing back entry smoke detector. Crosses of North Street and North James Street. Go ahead. Fire attack one. 1757.
2
Carthage E1-1 en route 5:58:17 PM

Carthage Engine 1-1 responding to Elks Lodge fire alarm.

5:58:17 PM JE 11-1-1 11 one one, respond.
5:58:22 PM JE Dispatch 1111 responding 1758. Utilize fire truck one.
3
Natural Bridge Chief 3 en route 5:58:26 PM

Natural Bridge 31-0-3 responding to Elks Lodge fire alarm. Dispatch logs 21:58, utilize Fire Truck 1.

5:58:26 PM JE 31-0-3 P 3103. Jefferson responding.
5:58:32 PM JE Dispatch 3103 responding 1758, utilize fire truck one.
4
Carthage Ladder 1 en route 5:59:02 PM

Carthage Ladder 1 responding to Elks Lodge fire alarm.

5:59:02 PM JE 11-8-1 1181, respond.
5:59:06 PM JE Dispatch 1181 responding 1759. Utilize fire truck one.
5
Elks Lodge alarm: kitchen vent smoke reported 6:00:52 PM

Natural Bridge Chief 31-0-3 responding. Carthage Engine 1-1 arrived; alarm company reports smoke from poor kitchen ventilation per on-site contact. Deferiet 15-4-1 responding.

6:00:31 PM JE 31-0-3 P Jefferson Natural Bridge responding.
6:00:34 PM JE Dispatch 18 hundred.
6:00:39 PM JE 11-1-1 1111. Right?
6:00:52 PM JE Dispatch Copy. 1111 arrived. 1800. We did just receive notification from the alarm company. They spoke with a Kate Dolly on-site. Stated there was smoke from poor ventilation in the kitchen.
6:01:01 PM JE 15-4-1 Jessica, very responding.
6:01:06 PM JE Dispatch Responding 1801, utilize fire truck one.
6
Elks Lodge scene all set 6:01:13 PM

Carthage Engine 1-1 confirms on-scene investigation complete, all set.

6:01:08 PM JE 11-1-1 10%.
6:01:13 PM JE 11-1-1 Jefferson, did she say it? They're all set.
6:01:15 PM JE Dispatch They did not advise.
6:01:17 PM JE 11-1-1 Appreciate it.
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