CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM
Btwn LOWER YORK RD
E46
Dispatched 2:34 PM
ClearedETA
5m
DIST
1.9mi
HYD
331ft
Dispatch
CATEGORY:GAS - CARBON MONOXIDE. LOCATION TYPE:
Caller: MONITORING ID:68246 RAPID RESPONSE
Temp
40°F
Wind
9 NNW
Conditions
Cloudy
Humidity
89%
Prior Calls at This Address (2)
Water Supply
N
710 Fox Tail Court New Hope
In front of 706 Fox Tail Ct. at A, B corner.
E
714 Fox Tail Court New Hope
In front of 702 Fox Tail Ct.
Size-Up Reference
2 prior calls at this address
Hydrant — 331ft N — 500+ GPM
In front of 706 Fox Tail Ct. at A, B corner.
Structure
Wood Frame Single Family Dwelling
Occupancy
Residential
Footprint
4,309 sq ft
Construction
Wood Frame
🚨 Incident Snapshot
moderateCarbon monoxide alarm activation
Single-family residential, ~4,300 sq ft
2 prior calls: CO alarm (system malfunction 10/6), fire alarm (6/17)
⚠️ Primary Risk Signals
Prior CO alarm malfunction
Confirm if same system or new alarm
Investigate actual CO source if present
Freeze warning active until 0900 tomorrow
Heating system stress increases CO risk
Check furnace and exhaust venting for blockage
Rural lot, setback from road
Confirm occupants aware and outside if odor present
Long driveway may delay initial access
🌬️ Environmental Conditions
40°F, 89% humidity, light wind NNW
Frost/freeze risk overnight
Heating systems running at capacity
✔️ Confirm on Arrival
Odor source
Furnace/heating equipment, exhaust vent, vehicle exhaust (garage adjacent?), or appliance
Occupant status
Inside or evacuated, any symptoms (headache, nausea, dizziness)
Alarm type
CO detector model and location, when activated, any digital readout
Heating system
Furnace running, exhaust vent clear, chimney or dryer vent blockage
🧠 Common Causes
Furnace malfunction or blocked exhaust
Heating system under freeze-weather load
Detector malfunction (prior 10/6 event)
Vehicle exhaust from attached garage or carport