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Fire Alarm Activation Reported

City of Watertown Fire dispatched Engine 3-1, Truck, and Rescue to a fire alarm activation. Alarm panel showing front stairway door activation.

Closed Apr 28, 2026 u{007917} 1:59 PM City of Watertown Fire
170 Horse Street, Watertown, NY

Incident Report

City of Watertown Fire Department units responded to a fire alarm activation at 170 Horse Street in Watertown, New York, according to dispatch radio traffic.

At approximately 1:59 p.m., dispatchers sent Engine 3-1, Truck, and Rescue to the scene for the alarm, which indicated activation at the front stairway door. Cross streets were referenced as near Marshall Place in the Arcade area, though details were unclear over the radio.

Responders reported the incident as a false alarm shortly after arrival, caused by a fire door that had been mistakenly opened. All units were available again by 2:05 p.m., clearing the six-minute response.

Dispatch Audio

Initial 1:59:47 PM

Fire Alarm Activation Reported

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City fire general alarms, engines three one truck rescue, respond. 170 Horse Street fire alarm activation. Repeating city fire general alarms, engine three one truck rescue. 170 Horse Street fire alarm activation showing front stairway door. Cross Zar Marshall Place in Arcade.

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Incident Timeline (2 events)

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Fire Alarm Activation Reported 1:59:47 PM

City of Watertown Fire dispatched Engine 3-1, Truck, and Rescue to a fire alarm activation. Alarm panel showing front stairway door activation.

City fire general alarms, engines three one truck rescue, respond. 170 Horse Street fire alarm activation. Repeating city fire general alarms, engine three one truck rescue. 170 Horse Street fire alarm activation showing front stairway door. Cross Zar Marshall Place in Arcade.
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Watertown fire alarm false, units available 2:05:15 PM

False alarm, fire door mistakenly opened. All companies available.

2:05:04 PM JE 47-0-3 22, dispatch.
2:05:07 PM JE Dispatch 23.
2:05:15 PM JE 47-0-3 People are mistakenly opened the fire door. False alarm. All companies are in service.
2:05:19 PM JE Dispatch Copy. 1405.
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