FIRE ALARM (LOC)
274 S MAIN ST · Btwn: WINDY BUSH RD & WATERVIEW PL
ETA
6m
DIST
1.5mi
HYD
NO
PREPLAN
N
PRIOR
24
Temp
83°F
Wind
7 SSW
Conditions
Partly sunny
Humidity
46%
Prior Calls at This Address (23)
⚠ FREQUENT ALARM LOCATION — 12 of 23 priors were alarm activations · 3 in last 6 months · 2 actual fires
Show all 23 prior calls
Radio Size-Up
[UNIT] is on scene at RIVER HOUSE AT ODETTES,
1-story non-combustible department store,
approximately 105 by 155,
nothing in evidence, out investigating.
Reference
Wind: 7mph SSW
24 prior calls at this address
Hydrant 62 — 204ft SW — 1500+ GPM
S. Main and Route 232. Across from Odette;s.
Structure
Non-Combustible Department Store
Occupancy
Mercantile
Footprint
16,137 sq ft
Construction
Non-Combustible
Dispatch
GENFRONT DESK
Caller: UNITED CENTRAL OPER 29
Water Supply
SW
345 River Road New Hope
S. Main and Route 232. Across from Odette;s.
S
328 River Road New Hope
Across River Road from first garage entrance bridge at Waterworks.
🚨 Incident Snapshot
moderateFire alarm activation
Mercantile occupancy (department store) waterfront location
4 prior fire alarms at this address; 2 marine rescues suggest water access/activity
⚠️ Primary Risk Signals
Nuisance alarm pattern
4 prior fire alarms in 12 months
Confirm actual fire vs. detector malfunction on arrival
Waterfront access and exposure
Marine rescue calls indicate water activity
Monitor water-side egress and occupant accountability
Large-footprint mercantile (16k+ sq ft)
Multiple compartments and occupancy zones
Room-by-room search will be time-intensive if fire confirmed
🌬️ Environmental Conditions
Light wind (7 mph SSW), partly sunny, good visibility. Wind unlikely to drive fire spread, but monitor for smoke dispersion masking flame.
✔️ Confirm on Arrival
Alarm activation point
Front desk reporting — confirm location of activation and any visible smoke or flame
Occupancy check
Customers and staff present during business hours — account for evacuation status
Fire condition
Smoke/flame visible or contained to detector malfunction — determines interior ops scope
Water-side access
Door or egress on river side — confirm occupant path and secondary egress
🧠 Common Causes
Detector sensitivity or dust/cooking aerosol
HVAC or kitchen system activation
Prior electrical or wiring issue
Field Notes