FIRE ALARM (LOC)
Btwn PAXSON RD & CUTTALOSSA RD
TR46, E46
Dispatched 2:50 PM
ETA
10m
DIST
4.5mi
HYD
NO
PREPLAN
N
PRIORS
0
Dispatch
CATEGORY:FIRE. LOCATION TYPE:
Caller: MONITORING ID:59451 RAPID RESPONSE
Temp
67°F
Wind
10 NNW
Conditions
Sunny
Humidity
26%
Size-Up Reference
Zone: TYPE:
Wind: 10mph NNW → fire spreads SSE
No prior calls
Rural water supply — tanker dispatched
Structure
Wood Frame Two Family Dwelling
Occupancy
Residential
Footprint
5,258 sq ft
Construction
Wood Frame
🚨 Incident Snapshot
moderateFire alarm activation
2-story wood-frame residential
Rural setting, no visible structures nearby
⚠️ Primary Risk Signals
Rural location with limited water supply
Tanker dispatch confirms no hydrants
Confirm water source and shuttle route on arrival
Wood-frame construction
Fire can spread rapidly through walls and attic
Establish water supply early
Alarm activation in unoccupied structure likely
Confirm occupancy and search for fire source
Alarm may be nuisance or equipment malfunction
🌬️ Environmental Conditions
Clear and sunny, low humidity
Wind 10 mph NNW, light
No weather constraint on operations
🔥 Fire Behavior Cue
Wood construction with light winds
Fire spread potential primarily vertical through walls
Roof ventilation will be needed if fire confirmed
✔️ Confirm on Arrival
Alarm status
Smoke or flame visible, alarm malfunction, or clear structure
Occupancy
Confirm if occupied or vacant
Locate any persons on scene
Fire location if confirmed
Smoke source, room of origin, visible fire conditions
Access and apparatus positioning
Driveway passable, turnaround space for tanker
🧠 Common Causes
Smoke detector malfunction or low battery
Cooking-related activation if occupied
Electrical system fault or utility equipment
Wildlife or weather-triggered false alarm