GAS DETECTION ALARM (LOC)
8 E MECHANIC ST · Btwn: S MAIN ST & WATERLOO ST
Dispatched 11:14 AM
ClearedETA
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DIST
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HYD
99ft
PREPLAN
N
PRIOR
33
31 of 32 priors were alarm activations · 2 in last 6 months · no actual fires
Dispatch
ZONE 1 GAS KITCHENW/N
Caller: 919 CMS
Temp
84°F
Wind
6 WSW
Conditions
Sunny
Humidity
74%
Prior Calls at This Address (32)
31 of 32 priors were alarm activations · 2 in last 6 months · no actual fires
GAS DETECTION ALARM (LOC)6/8/2026
GAS DETECTION ALARM (LOC)4/18/2026
WATERFLOW ALARM (LOC)2/2/2026
GAS DETECTION ALARM (LOC)10/18/2025
GAS DETECTION ALARM (LOC)9/13/2025
Show all 32 prior calls
GAS DETECTION ALARM (LOC)8/16/2025
745 - Alarm system activation, no fire - unintentional5/19/2025
745 - Alarm system activation, no fire - unintentional4/12/2025
745 - Alarm system activation, no fire - unintentional2/7/2025
745 - Alarm system activation, no fire - unintentional12/23/2024
745 - Alarm system activation, no fire - unintentional9/6/2024
745 - Alarm system activation, no fire - unintentional8/12/2024
745 - Alarm system activation, no fire - unintentional10/14/2023
745 - Alarm system activation, no fire - unintentional
Map and hydrants
Water Supply
99ft
W
LAY-IN1500+ GPM
82 South Main Street New Hope
At corner of S. Main St. and E. Mechanic St.
378ft
S
ALT SUPPLY
17899 Waterloo Street New Hope
Across from 24 Waterloo St.
Size-Up Reference
Zone: 1 GAS KITCHENW/N
Wind: 6mph WSW
33 prior calls at this address
Hydrant 49 — 99ft W — 1500+ GPM
At corner of S. Main St. and E. Mechanic St.
Structure
Wood Frame Residential Dwelling
Occupancy
Residential
Construction
Wood Frame
🚨 Incident Snapshot
moderateGas detection alarm activation
Residential carriage house, wood-frame construction
5 gas detection alarms at this location in 8 months
⚠️ Primary Risk Signals
Repeat gas alarm pattern
Prior 5 activations suggest chronic detection issue or appliance malfunction
Verify actual gas odor vs sensor false alarm on arrival
Kitchen gas appliance concern
Dispatch notes kitchen zone—check stove, oven, water heater for leak or operational fault
If odor confirmed, evacuate and isolate gas supply
Carriage house layout
Small structure, limited egress—occupants may be trapped if gas levels rise
Confirm occupancy and evacuation status immediately
🌬️ Environmental Conditions
Sunny, light wind (6 mph WSW)
No weather threat to gas dispersal or operations
✔️ Confirm on Arrival
Gas odor confirmation
Scan kitchen appliances, meter, and exterior gas lines for visible leak or hissing
Occupancy and evacuation
Confirm occupants present and account for all persons
If odor detected, evacuate immediately
Sensor vs reality
Determine if alarm is active gas detection or false trigger
Check detector battery, calibration, and recent service history