FIRE ALARM (LOC)
30 OLD YORK RD · Btwn: W BRIDGE ST & S SUGAN RD
ETA
2m
DIST
0.4mi
HYD
160ft
PREPLAN
N
PRIOR
22
Temp
94°F
Wind
5 W
Conditions
Partly sunny
Humidity
57%
Prior Calls at This Address (21)
17 of 21 priors were alarm activations · 1 in last 6 months · 2 actual fires
Show all 21 prior calls
Radio Size-Up
[UNIT] is on scene,
1-story non-combustible industrial industrial occupancy,
approximately 50 by 75,
nothing in evidence, out investigating.
Reference
Zone: 2 SMOKESW/N
Wind: 5mph W
22 prior calls at this address
Hydrant 12 — 160ft W
Old York Road, across from 40 Old York Road.
Structure
Non-Combustible Industrial
Occupancy
Industrial
Footprint
3,949 sq ft
Construction
Non-Combustible
Dispatch
FAMILY SVCS VILLAZONE 2 SMOKESW/N
Caller: #893 TILLEY
Water Supply
W
49 Old York Road New Hope
Old York Road, across from 40 Old York Road.
NE
103-163 Kiltie Drive New Hope
Kiltie Drive, across from 36 Kiltie Drive
🚨 Incident Snapshot
moderateFire alarm activation
Industrial facility (Family Services VillaZone)
5 prior alarms at this location, all unintentional
⚠️ Primary Risk Signals
Repeat alarm location
Pattern of unintentional activations
Confirm if alarm is system malfunction or actual fire on arrival
Industrial occupancy
3,949 sq ft non-combustible structure
Large open floor plan may complicate fire location
Air Quality Alert active
Reduces visibility and oxygen availability
Monitor crew respiratory exposure if fire present
🌬️ Environmental Conditions
Wind: 5 mph westerly
94°F, partly sunny, low wind speed
Wind will not significantly drive fire spread
🔥 Fire Behavior Cue
Non-combustible construction limits rapid fire growth
If fire present, focus on smoke source and occupancy hazards rather than structural burn
✔️ Confirm on Arrival
Alarm source
Check panel display and recent system work
Confirm if smoke detector or manual station activation
Smoke conditions
Visible smoke or odor inside or outside structure
If present, determine location and intensity
Occupancy status
Confirm occupants present or building unoccupied
Evacuation status if alarm is legitimate
🧠 Common Causes
Dust or construction debris triggering detectors
System malfunction or low battery on sensor
HVAC or equipment startup creating false alarm
Field Notes