Fire Alarm

Timeline

1. 5:50pm
   GRFD dispatched to fire alarm at 600 block of Broadway Avenue Northwest, Union Square; Battalion 6, Engine 3, Truck 3, and Rescue 1 responding
2. 5:53pm
   Engine 3 on scene at Union Square, six-story Type 4 building; nothing showing from outside after checking all four sides; Engine 3 establishing command with Rescue 1 investigating interior
3. 5:54pm
   Engine 3 commanding the scene; six-story Type 4 building with nothing showing on front, left, or right sides; checking all sides (360)
4. 5:56pm
   Engine 3 reports alarm was accidental; a man tripped and fell into the pull station
5. 5:56pm
   Dispatch canceling the remaining units; Rescue 1 to remain on scene
6. 5:56pm
   Engine 3 confirms: person who triggered the alarm is on scene at the location
7. 6:01pm
   Engine 3 clear of the scene
8. 6:03pm
   Crews walking the lower level and upper level (A side); searching for main alarm panel, found only enunciator panel; fire risers likely on Bravo-Charlie corner with water flow indicator; Engine 51 being asked to send crew to assist investigation
9. 6:04pm
   Crews asking if they should attempt to access the left and rear sides of the building (Bravo/Charlie)
10. 6:04pm
    Crews checking the right and rear sides (Delta/Charlie) of the building; will then check the left and rear sides (Bravo/Charlie)
11. 6:08pm
    Investigation crew reports no water flow on the sprinkler risers in the building
12. 6:11pm
    Investigation crew locates alarm panel; all building systems normal, no fire detected
13. 6:11pm
    All building systems normal; command contacting building emergency contact to hand over the scene
14. 6:12pm
    Crews completed full walk-through of the building; all clear, preparing to exit
15. 6:12pm
    All units clear of the scene; incident cleared