FIRE ALARM (LOC)
117 W BRIDGE ST · Btwn: W FERRY ST & KILTIE DR/
ETA
2m
DIST
0.7mi
HYD
276ft
PREPLAN
N
PRIOR
11
Temp
72°F
Wind
4 WSW
Conditions
Sunny
Humidity
43%
Prior Calls at This Address (10)
⚠ FREQUENT ALARM LOCATION — 9 of 10 priors were alarm activations · 5 in last 6 months · no actual fires
Show all 10 prior calls
Radio Size-Up
[UNIT] is on scene,
2-story wood frame residential,
approximately 35 by 55,
nothing in evidence, out investigating.
Reference
Zone: SMOKE DETECTOR
Wind: 4mph WSW
11 prior calls at this address
Hydrant 22 — 276ft E — 1500+ GPM
Bridge Street in front of 89 Bridge Street. Between the Wedgwood Inn and the Free Library of New Hope.
Structure
Wood Frame Residential Dwelling
Occupancy
Residential
Footprint
2,021 sq ft
Construction
Wood Frame
Dispatch
CATEGORY:FIRE. LOCATION TYPE: COMMERCIAL. LOCATION NAME: BCP- UMPLEBY HOUSE. DETAILS:(4) MAIN FLOOR SMOKE DETECTORS & KITCHEN HEAT DETE.
Caller: MONITORING ID:47685 RAPID RESPONSE
Water Supply
NW
135-143 West Bridge Street New Hope
Bridge Street and Kiltie Drive. Across from High School west parking entrance.
E
89-103 West Bridge Street New Hope
Bridge Street in front of 89 Bridge Street. Between the Wedgwood Inn and the Free Library of New Hope.
🚨 Incident Snapshot
moderateFire alarm activation
Historic residential dwelling, now dental office
8 prior calls in past 7 months — 5 fire alarms, 1 CO alarm
⚠️ Primary Risk Signals
Nuisance alarm pattern
5 fire alarms since December
Confirm actual fire conditions before committing to interior ops
Smoke detector sensitivity
4 main floor detectors activated
Likely cooking/thermal event or detector malfunction — common in kitchen conversion
Historic wood-frame construction
If fire is real, rapid flame spread potential
Roof access and ventilation may be limited by age/alterations
🌬️ Environmental Conditions
Sunny, 72°F, light WSW wind 4 mph
Minimal fire behavior driver at this wind speed
Monitor for any smoke direction if fire present
🔥 Fire Behavior Cue
Historic wood-frame with dental office occupancy suggests kitchen/break room area — common ignition source
Wood framing accelerates flame spread if fire extends beyond room of origin
✔️ Confirm on Arrival
Smoke/flame status
Visible fire, smoke from specific location, or all clear from exterior
Occupancy
Office hours status, occupants present, self-evacuation complete
Alarm source
Smoke detectors active, heat detector in kitchen, or equipment malfunction
Fire location
Kitchen, break room, electrical/HVAC area, or unknown
🧠 Common Causes
Cooking event or food left on heat
Detector sensitivity to cooking odor/steam
Electrical fault in converted/aging system
HVAC duct obstruction or thermal event
Field Notes