FIRE ALARM (LOC)
117 W BRIDGE ST · Btwn: W FERRY ST & KILTIE DR/
Dispatched 11:47 AM
ClearedETA
3m
DIST
0.7mi
HYD
276ft
PREPLAN
N
PRIOR
13
⚠ FREQUENT ALARM LOCATION — 11 of 12 priors were alarm activations · 7 in last 6 months · no actual fires
Dispatch
CATEGORY:FIRE. LOCATION TYPE: COMMERCIAL. LOCATION NAME: BCP- UMPLEBY HOUSE. DETAILS:(4) MAIN FLOOR SMOKE DETECTORS & KITCHEN HEAT DETE.
Caller: MONITORING ID:27594 RAPID RESPONSE
Temp
84°F
Wind
7 WSW
Conditions
Sunny
Humidity
73%
Prior Calls at This Address (12)
⚠ FREQUENT ALARM LOCATION — 11 of 12 priors were alarm activations · 7 in last 6 months · no actual fires
FIRE ALARM (LOC)8/11/2026
FIRE ALARM (LOC)7/7/2026
FIRE ALARM (LOC)7/2/2026
FIRE ALARM (LOC)6/16/2026
FIRE ALARM (LOC)5/8/2026
Show all 12 prior calls
FIRE ALARM (LOC)4/28/2026
FIRE ALARM (LOC)3/20/2026
FIRE ALARM (LOC)12/10/2025
CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM7/18/2025
745 - Alarm system activation, no fire - unintentional10/27/2024
611 - Dispatched & cancelled en route9/28/2022
745 - Alarm system activation, no fire - unintentional1/30/2015
Map and hydrants
Water Supply
305ft
NW
LAY-IN1500+ GPM
135-143 West Bridge Street New Hope
Bridge Street and Kiltie Drive. Across from High School west parking entrance.
276ft
E
ALT SUPPLY1500+ GPM
89-103 West Bridge Street New Hope
Bridge Street in front of 89 Bridge Street. Between the Wedgwood Inn and the Free Library of New Hope.
Size-Up Reference
Zone: SMOKE DETECTOR
Wind: 7mph WSW
13 prior calls at this address
Hydrant 22 — 276ft E — 1500+ GPM
Bridge Street in front of 89 Bridge Street. Between the Wedgwood Inn and the Free Library of New Hope.
Structure
Wood Frame Residential Dwelling
Occupancy
Residential
Footprint
2,021 sq ft
Construction
Wood Frame
🚨 Incident Snapshot
moderateFire alarm activation
Umpleby House Inn — historic residential inn, main floor
10 prior alarms in 3 months; 4 smoke/heat detectors triggered
⚠️ Primary Risk Signals
Nuisance alarm pattern
10 calls since late April suggests detector sensitivity or cooking/steam issues
Confirm actual fire conditions before committing to interior ops
Historic wood-frame structure
Older buildings may have hidden fire paths and compromised compartmentalization
Prioritize rapid size-up of attic and concealed spaces
Occupancy and cooking operations
Inn with main floor kitchen — heat detectors in kitchen are common false-alarm sources
Check kitchen appliances and ventilation before clearing
🌬️ Environmental Conditions
Wind 7 mph WSW, sunny, 84°F
Light wind; fire spread not a primary concern
Good visibility for exterior assessment
✔️ Confirm on Arrival
Alarm source
Confirm which detectors (4 main floor: smoke or heat) and location — kitchen vs dining vs common areas
Smoke or odor
Visible smoke, cooking odor, or burning smell — distinguishes nuisance from real fire
Kitchen status
Appliances running, ventilation active, recent cooking activity — heat detector common culprit