DWELLING FIRE (TAC)
3290 CREAMERY RD · Btwn: UPPER YORK RD & SUGAN RD
ETA
9m
DIST
4mi
HYD
NO
PREPLAN
N
Temp
68°F
Wind
12 W
Conditions
Sunny
Humidity
60%
Radio Size-Up
[UNIT] is on scene,
wood frame townhouse,
approximately 70 by 110.
Nothing showing / [conditions] showing.
Occupancy: unknown / evacuating /
all clear / reports of trapped.
[UNIT] going offensive / defensive.
[UNIT] establishing [Creamery Street] Command.
Reference
Wind: 12mph W → fire spreads E
1 prior call at this address
Rural water supply — tanker dispatched
Structure
Wood Frame Townhouse
Occupancy
Residential
Footprint
7,831 sq ft
Construction
Wood Frame
Dispatch
IN THE ATTACHED GARAGE..SMELLING CHEMICAL SMELL ... SEE RELATED CP#: PD26-258114
Caller: KIERA BARRETT (646-339-1028)
🚨 Incident Snapshot
moderateDwelling fire in attached garage
Chemical smell reported
Townhouse, wood frame construction
Rural location, tanker dispatched
⚠️ Primary Risk Signals
Attached garage fire exposure
Flame can breach interior walls into living space
Rapid fire spread to upper floors via wall cavities
Chemical smell source unknown
May indicate accelerant, solvent, or electrical fire
Confirm chemical involvement before interior ops
Wood frame construction
Fire will spread quickly through studs and cavities
Roof ventilation critical to prevent flashover
Rural water supply
Tanker en route
No hydrant data visible on satellite
Establish water supply immediately on arrival
🌬️ Environmental Conditions
Wind 12 mph westerly
Fire may push toward exposures east side
Sunny conditions, good visibility
No weather alerts
🔥 Fire Behavior Cue
Attached garage = direct interior pathway to dwelling
Chemical smell may indicate accelerant or hazardous material involvement
Wood frame allows rapid vertical fire spread
Early roof ventilation needed to control fire behavior and prevent flashover
✔️ Confirm on Arrival
Fire location and extent
Smoke color and volume from garage, visible flame
Fire containment to garage or interior involvement
Occupant status
Any persons in dwelling, evacuation complete
Account for all occupants
Garage contents
Vehicles, propane, chemicals, tools present
Source of chemical smell
Apparatus positioning
Driveway access, turnaround room
Tanker fill location
🧠 Common Causes
Vehicle electrical fire or fuel leak
Propane grill or heater malfunction
Chemical storage ignition or spill
Idling vehicle in enclosed space
Field Notes