FIRE ALARM (LOC)
Btwn PAXSON HILL RD & COMFORT RD
TR46 E46
Dispatched 11:26 PM
ClearedETA
10m
DIST
4.5mi
HYD
NO
PREPLAN
N
PRIORS
11
9 of 11 priors were alarm activations · no actual fires
Dispatch
CATEGORY:FIRE. LOCATION TYPE:
Caller: RVICES ID: 364711 ADT SECURITY SE
Temp
55°F
Wind
4 WNW
Conditions
Clear
Humidity
96%
Prior Calls at This Address (11)
9 of 11 priors were alarm activations · no actual fires
⚠️ LIMITED ACCESS LOCATION ⚠️
Water Supply
NW
6764 Paxson Road New Hope
Standpipe drawing from pond at right of entrance driveway half way up to farm.
Size-Up Reference
Zone: TYPE:
Wind: 4mph WNW
Dark — portable lighting needed
11 prior calls at this address
Standpipe — 245ft NW
Standpipe drawing from pond at right of entrance driveway half way up to farm.
Structure
Wood Frame Residential Dwelling
Occupancy
Residential
Footprint
5,252 sq ft
Construction
Wood Frame
🚨 Incident Snapshot
moderateFire alarm activation at residential dwelling
Wood-frame home, rural/forested setting
5 alarms in past 8 months — pattern suggests nuisance or defective system
⚠️ Primary Risk Signals
Alarm history pattern
5 activations since July 2025
Confirm if system malfunction or cooking/shower steam trigger
Rural water supply
Standpipe 245 ft from structure
Tanker shuttle may be needed if real fire
Dark scene
Portable lighting required for approach and exterior assessment
Forested setting limits visibility
🌬️ Environmental Conditions
Wind 4 mph WNW, clear, humidity 96%
Wind negligible for fire spread
High humidity may suppress nuisance alarm triggers
✔️ Confirm on Arrival
Alarm status
Manual pull or detector activation — check alarm panel on entry
Fire conditions
Smoke/flame visible from approach or on arrival
Odor or fire location if occupants present
Occupant accountability
Any self-evacuation or still in home
Injuries or medical complaint
🧠 Common Causes
Cooking or shower steam activation
Defective detector or alarm wiring
Seasonal humidity and sensor sensitivity