FIRE ALARM (LOC)
3052 RIVER RD
Btwn UPPER YORK RD & LAUREL RD/
TR46 E46
Dispatched 1:13 PM
ClearedETA
8m
DIST
3.7mi
HYD
NO
PREPLAN
N
PRIORS
7
4 of 7 priors were alarm activations · 1 in last 6 months · no actual fires
Another alarm here within 30 days: about 1 in 5 (22% for addresses with 1 or 2 in six months)
Dispatch
BSMNT SMOKE ZONE 26
Caller: ADT OPER 325819
Temp
76°F
Wind
5 SSW
Conditions
Cloudy
Humidity
87%
Prior Calls at This Address (7)
4 of 7 priors were alarm activations · 1 in last 6 months · no actual fires
FIRE ALARM (LOC)6/1/2026
611 - Dispatched & cancelled en route8/11/2024
611 - Dispatched & cancelled en route8/11/2024
745 - Alarm system activation, no fire - unintentional9/3/2021
735 - Alarm system sounded due to malfunction8/15/2020
Show all 7 prior calls
745 - Alarm system activation, no fire - unintentional10/10/2019
311 - Medical assist, assist EMS crew12/30/2017
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Size-Up Reference
Zone: 26
Wind: 5mph SSW
7 prior calls at this address
Rural water supply — tanker dispatched
Structure
Wood Frame Townhouse
Occupancy
Residential
Footprint
4,126 sq ft
Construction
Wood Frame
🚨 Incident Snapshot
moderateFire alarm activation — basement smoke zone
Wood-frame townhouse, residential
5 prior alarms at this location, 3 cancelled en route, 2 system malfunctions
⚠️ Primary Risk Signals
Alarm history suggests nuisance pattern
Confirm actual fire conditions on arrival
If no smoke/flame visible, investigate basement for malfunction or cooking odor
Wood-frame construction
Fire will spread rapidly if real
Prioritize basement access and source location
Basement smoke zone
Limited ventilation in basement
Smoke may be trapped or backing up from appliances
🌬️ Environmental Conditions
Light wind 5 mph SSW
Minimal fire spread driver
Humidity 87% may slow fire if ignited
🔥 Fire Behavior Cue
If real fire in wood-frame basement
Fire will travel vertically through walls and floor joists
Monitor first-floor ceiling and upper floors for signs of spread
✔️ Confirm on Arrival
Smoke conditions
Visible basement smoke or odor, or clear air — determines investigation depth
Basement access
Locate basement entry point
Note if door locked or blocked