FIRE ALARM (LOC)
Btwn PARRY ST & DIVISION ST/
E46
Dispatched 3:19 AM
ClearedETA
4m
DIST
1.6mi
HYD
261ft
PREPLAN
N
PRIORS
3
2 of 3 priors were alarm activations · 1 actual fire
Dispatch
CATEGORY:FIRE. LOCATION TYPE:
Caller: RVICES ID: 301975 ADT SECURITY SE
Temp
40°F
Wind
5 NNW
Conditions
Mostly cloudy
Humidity
83%
Prior Calls at This Address (3)
2 of 3 priors were alarm activations · 1 actual fire
Water Supply
SE
70-98 River Road New Hope
In front of 106 N. Main St.
SE
70-98 River Road New Hope
In front of 146 N. Main St.
Size-Up Reference
Zone: TYPE:
Wind: 5mph NNW
Dark — portable lighting needed
3 prior calls at this address
Hydrant 42 — 261ft SE
In front of 146 N. Main St.
Structure
Wood Frame Three Family Dwelling
Occupancy
Residential
Footprint
1,055 sq ft
Construction
Wood Frame
🚨 Incident Snapshot
moderateFire alarm activation
3-family wood-frame dwelling on main corridor
3 prior calls: dwelling fire + alarm same day (8/16), nuisance alarm (8/2/2024)
⚠️ Primary Risk Signals
Recent fire history
Dwelling fire and alarm on same day 8/16
Confirm all-clear and source of prior fire on arrival
Nuisance alarm pattern
8/2/2024 unintentional activation
Verify if system malfunction or occupant error repeating
Dark arrival
Limited visibility for exterior assessment
Scene lights essential for condition check
🌬️ Environmental Conditions
5 mph NNW wind, mostly cloudy
Low wind, fire spread unlikely
Temperature 40°F, humidity 83%
✔️ Confirm on Arrival
Alarm status
Audible alarm sounding or silent, display panel reading
Fire conditions
Smoke, flame, odor from any opening or exterior
Occupant evacuation status and accountability
System check
Recent service or repairs, known malfunction history
Tenant awareness of alarm test vs real emergency
🧠 Common Causes
Cooking activation (stovetop, toaster)
Dust or insect intrusion in detector
Low battery or system malfunction
Occupant unaware of recent fire