Early access — incident data is AI-generated and may be inaccurate. We're actively improving.
Fire Alarm

Fire Alarm Activation at Middle School

Fire alarm activation reported at a middle school with panel indicating fire/smoke alarm. City of Watertown Fire dispatched engines 1 and 2, truck, and rescue.

Closed Apr 23, 2026 u{000047} 7:06 PM City of Watertown Fire
1237 Washington Street, Watertown, NY · Near Barbourne Avenue and Elm Street

Incident Report

**Watertown Fire Responds to Middle School Alarm**

City of Watertown Fire Department units were dispatched to a fire alarm activation at Chase Middle School, 1237 Washington Street in Watertown, New York, according to dispatch radio traffic. The call came in at 7:06 p.m. on April 23, with the alarm panel reportedly indicating a fire/smoke condition; cross streets were given as Barbourne Avenue and Elm Street.

Dispatchers sent Engines 1 and 2, the truck, and rescue to the location. No further updates on visible fire or smoke were noted over the monitored channels.

The incident was cleared at 7:06 p.m., with duration unknown.

Dispatch Audio

Initial 7:06:21 PM

Fire Alarm Activation at Middle School

View Transcript
City fire general arms engines one two truck rescue, respond. 1237 Washington Street, ACE Middle School fire alarm activation repeating city fire general arms engines one two truck rescue. 1237 Washington Street, Chase Middle School. Fire alarm activation showing fire one alarm and fire smoke. Crosses are Barbourne Avenue and Elm Street.

City of Watertown Fire

This incident report contains AI-generated content. Some details may be preliminary or subject to change. · Report an issue

Report an Issue