This audio clip titled "Alert 1 from Fire Station, recorded on May 21, 1996" is a sound effect recording. It begins with the startling, sharp sound of an alarm, immediately setting an urgent tone. This alarm sound, which is typical of fire stations, is repeated in a loop throughout the audio, creating a sense of ongoing emergency. The alarm's echo fades slightly into the background, giving the impression of a large, open space, likely the interior of a fire station. In the backdrop, there is a subtle but noticeable hum, perhaps indicative of the station's constant activity. The recording's quality suggests it was digitarily captured in the mid-90s, with the slight graininess of the sound adding a touch of authenticity and nostalgia. The audio sample is a potent, vivid snapshot of a moment in time at a fire station, capturing the urgency and readiness associated with such a location.