WIRES OUTSIDE (LOC)
W MECHANIC ST / OSCAR HAMMERSTEIN WAY · Btwn: 1-11 OSCAR HAMMERSTEIN WAY/57-79 W MECHA
ETA
4m
DIST
1mi
HYD
42ft
Temp
78°F
Wind
2 NNW
Conditions
Partly sunny
Humidity
68%
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: W MECHANIC ST / OSCAR HAMMERSTEIN WAY
Dispatch
ON W MECHANIC ST
Caller: NANCY POPKIN (215-962-4458)
Water Supply
SW
Oscar Hammerstein Way New Hope
At intersection of Oscar Hammerstein Way and W. Mechanic St.
E
56-84 West Mechanic Street New Hope
Near intersection of W. Mechanic Street and Stockton Ave.
🚨 Incident Snapshot
moderateWires down on W Mechanic St
Residential/lodging mixed-use area near Aquetong Creek
Quint dispatched — possible entanglement or hazard access
⚠️ Primary Risk Signals
Downed electrical wires
Contact hazard — assume energized
Establish perimeter, control scene approach
Creek proximity
Aquetong Creek adjacent to incident area
Watch for water hazard if wire spans creek
Utility response time
Utility company must de-energize before contact
Delay expected — scene control priority
🌬️ Environmental Conditions
Clear conditions, light wind (2 mph NNW)
No fire behavior factors
Good visibility for scene operations
✔️ Confirm on Arrival
Downed wire location
On roadway, across roadway, or in tree
Wire condition
Sparking, smoking, or visibly damaged
Traffic and scene safety
Vehicles/pedestrians in hazard zone — establish perimeter
Utility equipment visible
Transformer, pole damage, or service lines involved
🧠 Common Causes
Storm damage or wind knockdown
Vehicle struck pole or overhead line
Tree limb contact with primary
Field Notes