FIRE ALARM (LOC)
1680 AQUETONG RD · Btwn: SQUIRE LN & COVERED BRIDGE RD
Dispatched 3:09 PM
ClearedETA
8m
DIST
2.9mi
HYD
NO
PREPLAN
N
PRIOR
20
12 of 19 priors were alarm activations · 1 actual fire
Dispatch
CATEGORY:FIRE. LOCATION TYPE: COMMERCIAL. LOCATION NAME: THOMPSON MEMORIAL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. DETAILS:BREEZEWAY ELEVATOR SMOKE DETECTOR.
Caller: MONITORING ID:33328 RAPID RESPONSE
Temp
80°F
Wind
6 SE
Conditions
Light thunderstorms and rain
Humidity
82%
Prior Calls at This Address (19)
12 of 19 priors were alarm activations · 1 actual fire
FIRE ALARM (LOC)1/8/2026
FUMES INSIDE STRUCTURE (TAC)10/28/2025
FIRE ALARM (LOC)9/26/2025
FIRE ALARM (LOC)9/14/2025
FIRE ALARM6/12/2025
Show all 19 prior calls
442 - Overheated motor1/17/2025
745 - Alarm system activation, no fire - unintentional12/25/2024
611 - Dispatched & cancelled en route9/10/2024
745 - Alarm system activation, no fire - unintentional7/13/2022
745 - Alarm system activation, no fire - unintentional4/22/2022
745 - Alarm system activation, no fire - unintentional4/22/2022
745 - Alarm system activation, no fire - unintentional1/27/2022
745 - Alarm system activation, no fire - unintentional12/20/2020
142 - Brush or brush-and-grass mixture fire10/6/2020
Map and hydrants
Size-Up Reference
Zone: SMOKE DETECTOR
Wind: 6mph SE
20 prior calls at this address
Rural water supply — tanker dispatched
Structure
Non-Combustible Industrial
Occupancy
Industrial
Footprint
14,175 sq ft
Construction
Non-Combustible
🚨 Incident Snapshot
moderateFire alarm activation—breezeway elevator smoke detector
Thompson Memorial Presbyterian Church
10 prior calls at location; 5 alarms in past 8 months
⚠️ Primary Risk Signals
Nuisance alarm pattern
5 fire alarms since June 2025
Elevator smoke detector—verify actual fire vs. elevator dust or malfunction
🌬️ Environmental Conditions
Light thunderstorms and rain
Wind 6 mph SE
Flash Flood Warning active until 7:00 PM EDT
Heat Advisory in effect through Aug 7
Wet conditions may affect exterior access and visibility
🔥 Fire Behavior Cue
Moisture and rain reduce fire risk
If fire present, sprinkler activation and wet conditions will suppress spread
Elevator smoke detector may trigger on mechanical dust or motor heat—confirm actual smoke
✔️ Confirm on Arrival
Smoke detector location
Breezeway elevator—verify actual smoke or detector malfunction
Occupancy status
Sunday afternoon—check if building in use or empty
Elevator status
Check if elevator recently ran or in service during alarm
🧠 Common Causes
Elevator motor dust or mechanical heat on detector
Moisture from recent rain entering breezeway