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
96°F
Wind
5 WNW
Conditions
Sunny
Humidity
53%
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 at UMPLEBY HOUSE INN,
2-story wood frame commercial hotel/lodging occupancy,
approximately 35 by 55,
nothing in evidence, out investigating.
Reference
Zone: SMOKE DETECTOR
Wind: 5mph WNW
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:68550 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 - main floor smoke detectors and kitchen heat detector
Umpleby House Inn, historic residential structure with commercial operations
9 prior alarms at location since December 2025 - pattern of nuisance activations
⚠️ Primary Risk Signals
Nuisance alarm pattern
9 prior calls in 7 months
Verify actual fire vs. detector malfunction or cooking event on arrival
Kitchen heat detector activation
Cooking-related false alarms common in commercial food service
Confirm kitchen equipment status and recent activity
Historic wood-frame construction
Potential for concealed fire spread in walls and attic spaces
If actual fire confirmed, expect rapid advancement in void spaces
Air Quality Alert in effect
Ambient air quality compromised
Smoke visibility may be reduced, complicating assessment
🌬️ Environmental Conditions
96°F ambient, 5 mph WNW wind, low humidity
Wind direction not a primary spread driver at this velocity
Heat and low humidity may affect detector sensitivity
🔥 Fire Behavior Cue
Kitchen heat detector triggered - likely cooking-related false alarm
Wood-frame construction with potential void spaces creates concealment risk if actual fire present
✔️ Confirm on Arrival
Alarm activation
Confirm which detector(s) activated - main floor smoke vs. kitchen heat
Occupancy and activity
Guests present, cooking in progress, recent kitchen activity
Visual indicators
Smoke visible from exterior, odor type (cooking vs. fire), detector condition
Recent maintenance
Detector sensitivity, prior service calls, known issues with system
🧠 Common Causes
Cooking smoke or steam triggering kitchen heat detector
Detector malfunction or low battery condition
Dust or debris accumulation in detector elements
HVAC system circulating particles or odors through detectors
Field Notes