FIRE ALARM (LOC)
Btwn SOLEBURY MOUNTAIN RD
TR46 E46
Dispatched 7:04 PM
ClearedETA
7m
DIST
2.9mi
HYD
NO
PREPLAN
N
PRIORS
2
0 of 2 priors were alarm activations · no actual fires
Dispatch
CATEGORY:FIRE. LOCATION TYPE:
Caller: TION SERVI CES ID:TRP GUARDIAN PROTEC
Temp
79°F
Wind
5 WSW
Conditions
Partly sunny
Humidity
72%
Prior Calls at This Address (2)
0 of 2 priors were alarm activations · no actual fires
Size-Up Reference
Zone: TYPE:
Wind: 5mph WSW
Sunset in ~11 min
2 prior calls at this address
Rural water supply — tanker dispatched
Structure
Wood Frame Multi-Family Dwelling
Occupancy
Residential
Footprint
1,688 sq ft
Construction
Wood Frame
🚨 Incident Snapshot
moderateFire alarm activation
Wood-frame multi-family residential
Prior power line down at location (3/2/2018)
⚠️ Primary Risk Signals
Rural road access
Narrow driveway to structure
Apparatus positioning may be tight
Wood-frame construction
Fire load in multi-unit occupancy
Rapid spread potential if real fire
Sunset imminent (11 min)
Transition to low-light ops
Scene lighting will be critical
🌬️ Environmental Conditions
Wind 5 mph WSW
Fire spread would push toward northeast exposures
Partly sunny, good visibility now — deteriorates rapidly
🔥 Fire Behavior Cue
Wood frame + residential occupancy = rapid vertical and lateral spread if ignition
Multi-unit layout may compartmentalize or channel fire
Ventilation access limited by rural driveway positioning
✔️ Confirm on Arrival
Fire conditions
Smoke visible (color, volume, location on structure)
Flame anywhere, or alarm malfunction only
Occupant status
Any residents outside or reporting evacuation
Any occupants unaccounted for
Driveway access
Confirm turnaround space for apparatus
Tree clearance for ladder operations
Alarm source
Control panel location, activation zone
Kitchen, detector, or utility area origin
🧠 Common Causes
Nuisance alarm (dust, cooking)
Electrical malfunction in wood frame
Detector false positive (humidity, insects)