FIRE ASSIST OUT OF COUNTY
5 WHISKEY LN · Btwn: LOCKTOWN FLEMINGTON RD & LOCKTOWN SCHOOL
ETA
19m
DIST
11mi
HYD
NO
PREPLAN
N
Temp
69°F
Wind
10 ENE
Conditions
Light rain
Humidity
95%
Radio Size-Up
[UNIT] is on scene,
1-story residential or rural in wooded lot.
Nothing showing / [conditions] showing.
Occupancy: unknown / evacuating /
all clear / reports of trapped.
[UNIT] going offensive / defensive.
[UNIT] establishing [Whiskey Street] Command.
Reference
Wind: 10mph ENE → fire spreads WSW
1 prior call at this address
Rural water supply — tanker dispatched
Dispatch
TR46 W/ HCSTA47 ON BOX 47-07FDWL WORKING FIREDELAWARE TWP
Caller: HUNTCO
🚨 Incident Snapshot
moderateWorking structure fire, out-of-county assist
Rural wooded area, single structure
Tanker assignment indicates no hydrant supply
⚠️ Primary Risk Signals
Limited water supply
Tanker en route but rural location
Establish alternate supply or tanker shuttle immediately
Wooded terrain and vegetation
Fire spread potential to adjacent timber
Monitor wind shift and flanking fire
Access and turnaround
Confirm driveway width and apparatus staging
Narrow lanes may limit maneuvering
Mutual aid coordination
Out-of-county crew on scene
Establish command and division of labor early
🌬️ Environmental Conditions
Wind 10 mph ENE
Light rain may slow fire but compromises visibility
High humidity limits rapid spread but maintain exposure watch
Wooded setting increases ember transport risk
🔥 Fire Behavior Cue
Wind-driven fire behavior possible depending on structure position relative to wind
Vegetation immediately adjacent — monitor perimeter and exposure trees
Rain may reduce wind-driven spread but does not eliminate progression
✔️ Confirm on Arrival
Fire conditions
Visible smoke, flame location, and active spread direction relative to wind
Structure status
Occupancy evacuation, occupants accounted for, structural integrity
Exposures
Adjacent trees and brush, secondary structures, fire extension potential
Water source
Nearest supply point, tanker access route, shuttle staging area if required
🧠 Common Causes
Unattended cooking or heating appliance
Chimney fire or wood stove malfunction
Electrical fault or equipment failure
Lightning strike (weather context)
Field Notes