FIRE ALARM (LOC)
186 W BRIDGE ST
Btwn KILTIE DR & KILTIE DR/
E46
Dispatched 10:06 AM
ClearedETA
4m
DIST
0.7mi
HYD
816ft
PREPLAN
N
PRIORS
15
10 of 15 priors were alarm activations · no actual fires
Dispatch
CATEGORY:FIRE. LOCATION TYPE: COMMERCIAL. LOCATION NAME: NEW HOPE / SOLEBURY UPPER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (FIRE SYSTEM). DETAILS:FIRE.
Caller: MONITORING ID:62761 RAPID RESPONSE
Temp
75°F
Wind
5 SSW
Conditions
Mostly sunny
Humidity
78%
Prior Calls at This Address (15)
10 of 15 priors were alarm activations · no actual fires
WIRES BURNING INSIDE (TAC)10/1/2025
FIRE ALARM (LOC)10/1/2025
FIRE ALARM (LOC)8/5/2025
745 - Alarm system activation, no fire - unintentional2/28/2022
745 - Alarm system activation, no fire - unintentional1/13/2022
Show all 15 prior calls
745 - Alarm system activation, no fire - unintentional9/9/2021
745 - Alarm system activation, no fire - unintentional8/13/2021
745 - Alarm system activation, no fire - unintentional9/5/2019
600 - Good intent call, other8/23/2019
311 - Medical assist, assist EMS crew6/21/2019
745 - Alarm system activation, no fire - unintentional1/24/2019
423 - Refrigeration leak9/12/2018
423 - Refrigeration leak8/16/2018
745 - Alarm system activation, no fire - unintentional5/2/2018
Map and hydrants · tap to hide
Read off the 3D
Roof about 21 ft up, collapse zone 32 ft
Structure runs past the sampled area; footprint and far sides not read
Water Supply
816ft
SW
LAY-IN
234 West Bridge Street New Hope
At entrance to School sports track off side B. Access through west parking lot entrance near D Wing. 6" pipe feeds hydrant.
Size-Up Reference
Zone: TYPE: COMMERCIAL
Wind: 5mph SSW
15 prior calls at this address
Hydrant — 816ft SW
At entrance to School sports track off side B. Access through west parking lot entrance near D Wing. 6" pipe feeds hydrant.
🚨 Incident Snapshot
moderateFire alarm activation
New Hope-Solebury Upper Elementary School
4 prior alarms at this location — 2 confirmed nuisance, 1 wires burning inside (10/1/2025)
⚠️ Primary Risk Signals
Nuisance alarm pattern
2 unintentional activations on record
Confirm actual fire conditions on arrival — do not assume malfunction
Wires burning inside history
10/1/2025 prior call for interior electrical fire
Check electrical rooms, panels, and HVAC equipment for signs of smoldering
School occupancy during operating hours
Student and staff evacuation may be ongoing
Coordinate with school staff for accountability and hazard confirmation
🌬️ Environmental Conditions
Clear conditions, light wind (5 mph SSW)
No weather-driven fire spread concern
Daytime — full visibility on arrival
✔️ Confirm on Arrival
Alarm status
Active bell/horn present, or silence — indicates system state
Smoke or fire sign
Interior, attic, electrical room, or HVAC areas — check prior wires burning location
Occupant evacuation
Students and staff outside — confirm full accountability with school admin
Electrical hazard