FIRE ALARM (LOC)
26 W BRIDGE ST · Btwn: N MAIN ST & STOCKTON AVE/
ETA
3m
DIST
0.9mi
HYD
84ft
PREPLAN
N
PRIOR
4
Temp
86°F
Wind
5 SW
Conditions
Partly cloudy
Humidity
71%
Prior Calls at This Address (3)
2 of 3 priors were alarm activations · 2 in last 6 months · no actual fires
Radio Size-Up
[UNIT] is on scene at VILLA VITO RESTAURANT,
2-story ordinary restaurant,
approximately 60 by 90,
nothing in evidence, out investigating.
Reference
Zone: 10BASE SEAT SMOKES #2W/N
Wind: 5mph SW
Dark — portable lighting needed
4 prior calls at this address
Hydrant 32 — 84ft S
Structure
Ordinary Restaurant w/ Liquor
Occupancy
Assembly
Footprint
5,594 sq ft
Construction
Ordinary
Dispatch
ZONE 10BASE SEAT SMOKES #2W/N
Caller: #12 AFA
Water Supply
S
19C West Bridge Street New Hope
S
11 West Bridge Street New Hope
Behind 11 W. Bridge St.
🚨 Incident Snapshot
moderateFire alarm activation
Restaurant with liquor license, ordinary construction
Zone 10 (area #2W/N) — smoke detector activation
1 prior call (cancelled en route, 4/29/2016)
⚠️ Primary Risk Signals
Nuisance alarm pattern
1 prior dispatch at this location
Confirm if cooking-related or actual fire on arrival
Kitchen hazard
Ansul or hood suppression system may have discharged
Check hood and cooking equipment for fire, hot surfaces
Occupancy load
Restaurant with bar — occupants may be present
Assure occupant evacuation and accountability before interior ops
Liquor hazard
Alcohol inventory and vapors present
Keep ignition sources clear if fire suspected
🌬️ Environmental Conditions
Wind 5 mph SW — minimal fire spread risk
Air Quality Alert active (issued 7/1 3:45 PM)
Partly cloudy, 86°F — ventilation conditions favorable
🔥 Fire Behavior Cue
Kitchen fire would likely remain localized if hood system intact
Smoke may migrate to dining areas and upper zones via HVAC
✔️ Confirm on Arrival
Smoke confirmation
Visible smoke/flame from roof or windows, or none — determines real vs nuisance
Kitchen status
Odor type (cooking vs burning), hood condition, suppression system discharge signs
Occupant evacuation
Customers and staff out of building, accounted for, injuries or exposure
Fire location if present
Kitchen exhaust, hood, ductwork, electrical — narrows search and suppression approach
🧠 Common Causes
Cooking smoke or steam from hood activation
Grease buildup in ductwork or hood sensor
Electrical short in kitchen equipment
Arcing or malfunction in alarm system itself
Field Notes