FIRE ALARM (LOC)
Btwn SUGAN RD & PHILLIPS MILL RD
TR46 E46
Dispatched 8:44 PM
ClearedETA
5m
DIST
2mi
HYD
NO
PREPLAN
N
PRIORS
25
16 of 25 priors were alarm activations · no actual fires
Dispatch
CATEGORY:FIRE. LOCATION TYPE: COMMERCIAL. LOCATION NAME: SOLEBURY SCHOOL - HOLMQUIST HOUSE (GIRL'S DORM) ( FIRE SYSTEM).
Caller: MONITORING ID:98206 RAPID RESPONSE
Temp
52°F
Wind
4 S
Conditions
Cloudy
Humidity
59%
Prior Calls at This Address (25)
16 of 25 priors were alarm activations · no actual fires
Size-Up Reference
Zone: TYPE: COMMERCIAL
Wind: 4mph S
Dark — portable lighting needed
25 prior calls at this address
Rural water supply — tanker dispatched
Structure
Non-Combustible Industrial
Occupancy
Industrial
Footprint
4,131 sq ft
Construction
Non-Combustible
🚨 Incident Snapshot
moderateFire alarm activation at Holmquist House
Girl's dormitory at Solebury School
5 prior activations in 14 months, all unintentional
⚠️ Primary Risk Signals
Nuisance alarm pattern
Four unintentional activations since Oct 2023
Confirm actual fire conditions before full commitment
Occupied dormitory at night
Student evacuation may be in progress
Account for all occupants on arrival
False alarm fatigue
Crew and occupants may move slower
Drive scene safety — don't assume clear grounds
🌬️ Environmental Conditions
Dark arrival
Wind 4 mph southerly, minimal spread concern
Portable lighting needed for ground assessment
✔️ Confirm on Arrival
Alarm activation point
Confirm which zone/detector triggered
Occupant status
Students evacuated or sheltering in place
Actual fire conditions
Visual confirmation of smoke, flame, or equipment malfunction
Building access
Main entrance and interior alarm panel location
🧠 Common Causes
Cooking activation in dormitory kitchen
Smoke detector battery low or dust contamination
HVAC or mechanical system malfunction