FIRE ALARM (LOC)
6 HILLCREST CIR · Btwn: CRESTWOOD CIR
ETA
8m
DIST
3.7mi
HYD
NO
PREPLAN
N
PRIOR
5
Temp
60°F
Wind
6 NW
Conditions
Clear
Humidity
72%
Prior Calls at This Address (4)
3 of 4 priors were alarm activations · 2 in last 6 months · no actual fires
⚠️ LIMITED ACCESS LOCATION ⚠️
Radio Size-Up
[UNIT] is on scene,
2-story wood frame residential,
approximately 50 by 75, limited access, private drive,
nothing in evidence, out investigating.
Reference
Zone: TYPE:
Wind: 6mph NW
Dark — portable lighting needed
5 prior calls at this address
Rural water supply — tanker dispatched
Structure
Wood Frame Single Family Dwelling
Occupancy
Residential
Footprint
3,833 sq ft
Construction
Wood Frame
Dispatch
CATEGORY:FIRE. LOCATION TYPE:
Caller: TION SERVI CES ID:MJO GUARDIAN PROTEC
🚨 Incident Snapshot
moderateFire alarm activation at residential property
Wood-frame single-family dwelling, 3,833 sq ft
4 prior alarms: 2 nuisance activations (2019-2020), 1 CO alarm (2026), 1 fire alarm (2026)
⚠️ Primary Risk Signals
Alarm history pattern
Two prior nuisance activations suggest detector sensitivity or wiring issue
Confirm fire vs equipment malfunction on arrival
Recent CO alarm (5/9/2026)
CO detector activation 4 months prior — may indicate heating or appliance issue
Watch for occupant symptoms or combustion appliance problems
Dark scene conditions
Portable lighting required for exterior and interior assessment
Ensure scene visibility before entering
🌬️ Environmental Conditions
Clear, 6 mph NW wind, 60°F — minimal wind-driven fire spread concern
✔️ Confirm on Arrival
Alarm activation point
Determine which detector triggered (smoke, heat, CO, manual pull)
Fire conditions
Visible smoke or flame from any opening — confirm before entry
Odor or occupant report of fire location
Occupancy and evacuation
Confirm occupants present and account for all — initiate evacuation if fire suspected
Detector status
Check for known malfunction or recent service — cross-reference prior nuisance calls
🧠 Common Causes
Detector malfunction or low battery
Cooking smoke or steam
Heating system activation
Hardwired detector false positive
Field Notes