FIRE ALARM (LOC)
Btwn W BRIDGE ST & S SUGAN RD
E46
Dispatched 8:33 PM
ClearedETA
2m
DIST
0.4mi
HYD
160ft
PREPLAN
N
PRIORS
25
⚠ FREQUENT ALARM LOCATION — 21 of 25 priors were alarm activations · 4 in last 6 months · 1 confirmed false · 2 actual fires
Another alarm here within 30 days: about 1 in 2 (46% for addresses with 3 to 5 in six months)
Dispatch
SMOKES ZONE 2..W/N ... SEE RELATED CP#: PD26-383939
Caller: TILLEY FIRE 348
Temp
77°F
Wind
10 S
Conditions
Partly cloudy
Humidity
67%
Prior Calls at This Address (25)
⚠ FREQUENT ALARM LOCATION — 21 of 25 priors were alarm activations · 4 in last 6 months · 1 confirmed false · 2 actual fires
Water Supply
W
49 Old York Road New Hope
Old York Road, across from 40 Old York Road.
NE
103-163 Kiltie Drive New Hope
Kiltie Drive, across from 36 Kiltie Drive
Size-Up Reference
Zone: 2
Wind: 10mph S → fire spreads N
Dark — portable lighting needed
25 prior calls at this address
Hydrant 12 — 160ft W
Old York Road, across from 40 Old York Road.
Structure
Non-Combustible Industrial
Occupancy
Industrial
Footprint
3,949 sq ft
Construction
Non-Combustible
🚨 Incident Snapshot
moderateFire alarm activation, Zone 2
Industrial building, non-combustible construction
5 prior alarms in 12 months — cooking/smoke pattern noted 8/24
⚠️ Primary Risk Signals
Nuisance alarm history
5 prior activations suggest detector sensitivity or operational issue
Confirm actual fire conditions before committing interior resources
Zone 2 activation
Building is 3,949 sq ft — determine zone layout and fire location on arrival
Cooking smoke was prior trigger — check kitchen/break areas first
Dark conditions
Portable lighting required for exterior perimeter and interior access
Limited visibility reduces ability to spot fire early
🌬️ Environmental Conditions
Wind 10 mph south
Partly cloudy, 77°F, low fire behavior driver
Monitor wind shift if fire condition develops
🔥 Fire Behavior Cue
Industrial non-combustible construction limits rapid spread
If active fire: focus on contents and ventilation strategy
✔️ Confirm on Arrival
Alarm activation
Confirm Zone 2 source — occupant report or detector reading only
Smoke condition
Visible fire or cooking/ventilation smoke — determines next action
Occupancy status
Personnel present and evacuated, or building unoccupied
🧠 Common Causes
Cooking smoke in break room or kitchen
Detector sensitivity or maintenance issue
HVAC or ventilation malfunction