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
71°F
Wind
7 NNE
Conditions
Cloudy
Humidity
86%
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,
3-story ordinary mixed-use,
approximately 60 by 90,
nothing in evidence, out investigating.
Reference
Wind: 7mph NNE
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
HEAT / SMOKE DET BASMENT
Caller: #52 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 — heat/smoke detector in basement
Villa Vito Restaurant, ordinary construction, mixed-use row building
3 prior fire alarms at this location (7/4, 7/2, 4/29) — pattern suggests nuisance or recurring issue
⚠️ Primary Risk Signals
Repeat alarm history
Two activations in 2 days — check detector sensitivity and for cooking smoke migration to basement
Confirm actual fire vs. false alarm on arrival
Basement hazards
Kitchen exhaust, HVAC, utilities in basement — smoke detector may be sensing cooking byproducts or equipment malfunction
Basement access and visibility may be limited
Occupancy and evacuation
Restaurant with liquor license — occupant load likely present during business hours
Confirm evacuation status and occupant accountability on arrival
🌬️ Environmental Conditions
Wind 7 mph NNE — minimal impact
Cloudy, 71°F, 86% humidity
No weather-driven fire spread concerns
🔥 Fire Behavior Cue
Basement heat/smoke detector activation — likely cooking exhaust or equipment-related rather than structural fire, but confirm source on entry
✔️ Confirm on Arrival
Detector location and activation
Basement heat or smoke detector — confirm which, and whether activation is cooking-related or equipment malfunction
Occupant status
Ask staff: recent cooking activity, appliance issues, HVAC operation, any visible fire or actual smoke
Basement inspection
Access and visibility conditions, cooking exhaust path to detector, appliance status (ranges, fryers, hood system)
🧠 Common Causes
Cooking exhaust migrating to basement
Kitchen hood system malfunction or clogging
HVAC system drawing cooking smoke to detector
Detector sensitivity or age — false alarm pattern
Field Notes