WIRES OUTSIDE (LOC)
274 S MAIN ST[ ACROSS FROM ABOVE · Btwn: WINDY BUSH RD & WATERVIEW PL
ETA
6m
DIST
1.5mi
HYD
204ft
Temp
71°F
Wind
9 ENE
Conditions
Light rain
Humidity
94%
STAY BACK 35 FT FROM DOWNED WIRES
Radio Size-Up
[UNIT] is on scene,
wires [down / arcing / no hazard].
[fire / no fire].
PECO notified, pole #[____].
Reference
Address for PECO: 274 S MAIN ST[ ACROSS FROM ABOVE
Structure
Non-Combustible Department Store
Occupancy
Mercantile
Footprint
16,137 sq ft
Construction
Non-Combustible
Dispatch
SMOKE FROM THE WOODS
Caller: DANA (215-804-7489)
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
moderateSmoke in woods adjacent to occupied restaurant
Waterfront commercial, high occupancy potential
5 fire alarms in past 4 months at this location
⚠️ Primary Risk Signals
Nuisance alarm pattern
5 prior alarms in 4 months suggests system sensitivity or maintenance issue
Confirm fire vs. system malfunction on arrival
Waterfront exposure
Building sited between woods and water
Fire in woods spreads toward structure if wind shifts
Monitor wood fuel and building perimeter
Occupancy and evacuation
Restaurant operating — customers and staff on-site
Confirm occupant accountability and evacuation status
Kitchen operations ongoing — ignition hazards present
🌬️ Environmental Conditions
Wind 9 mph ENE — pushing any woods fire away from building
Light rain reduces wildfire spread potential
Humidity 94% — fuel moisture high, fire growth limited
Waterfront location — water access available for suppression
🔥 Fire Behavior Cue
Wind direction currently favorable
If wind shifts to westerly, smoke and fire push toward building
Woods fuel (dry brush, fallen timber) — monitor rate of spread
✔️ Confirm on Arrival
Smoke location and intensity
Origin in woods or from building systems — determine direction and volume
Occupant status
Restaurant operating — evacuate or shelter per smoke location
Account for staff and customers
Fire conditions
Visible flame in woods, rate of spread, wind effect
Embers or spotting on roof or perimeter
Building exposure
Inspect roof, vents, gutters for ignition sources
Confirm HVAC intake not drawing exterior smoke into occupied space
🧠 Common Causes
Nuisance alarm — kitchen hood or cooking smoke into detection system
Debris burning in woods — unauthorized or remnant fire
Exterior fire pit or grill misuse — woods adjacent to seating area
Electrical or HVAC system malfunction triggering alarm
Field Notes