FIRE ALARM (LOC)
8 W MECHANIC ST · Btwn: S MAIN ST & TOWPATH
Dispatched 5:22 AM
ClearedETA
4m
DIST
1.1mi
HYD
70ft
PREPLAN
N
PRIOR
38
31 of 37 priors were alarm activations · 1 actual fire
Dispatch
CATEGORY:FIRE. LOCATION TYPE: COMMERCIAL. LOCATION NAME: THE NEKTAR (FIRE SYSTEM) / ALPHA HOSPITALITY LLC. DETAILS:1ST FLOOR DINING ROOM SMOKE DETECTOR (WIRELESS).
Caller: MONITORING ID:9393 RAPID RESPONSE
Temp
70°F
Wind
4 NNW
Conditions
Cloudy
Humidity
88%
Prior Calls at This Address (37)
31 of 37 priors were alarm activations · 1 actual fire
FIRE ALARM (LOC)2/22/2026
FIRE ALARM (LOC)8/14/2025
FIRE ALARM6/10/2025
FIRE ALARM6/10/2025
745 - Alarm system activation, no fire - unintentional10/3/2024
Show all 37 prior calls
745 - Alarm system activation, no fire - unintentional6/14/2024
745 - Alarm system activation, no fire - unintentional5/19/2024
745 - Alarm system activation, no fire - unintentional1/5/2024
745 - Alarm system activation, no fire - unintentional10/5/2023
745 - Alarm system activation, no fire - unintentional7/24/2023
745 - Alarm system activation, no fire - unintentional10/28/2022
745 - Alarm system activation, no fire - unintentional7/5/2022
745 - Alarm system activation, no fire - unintentional6/18/2022
745 - Alarm system activation, no fire - unintentional
Map and hydrants
Water Supply
70ft
W
LAY-IN
16 West Mechanic Street New Hope
In front of 12 W. Mechanic St.
188ft
SE
ALT SUPPLY1500+ GPM
82 South Main Street New Hope
At corner of S. Main St. and E. Mechanic St.
Size-Up Reference
Zone: SMOKE DETECTOR
Wind: 4mph NNW
Dark — portable lighting needed
38 prior calls at this address
Hydrant 59 — 70ft W
In front of 12 W. Mechanic St.
Structure
Ordinary Commercial
Occupancy
Business
Footprint
628 sq ft
Construction
Ordinary
🚨 Incident Snapshot
moderateFire alarm activation - 1st floor dining room smoke detector
Small commercial restaurant (628 sq ft)
10 prior fire alarms at this location in 8 months - nuisance pattern likely
⚠️ Primary Risk Signals
Repeat alarm location
10 prior activations suggest detector sensitivity or cooking-related triggers
Expect false alarm but confirm no actual fire or smoke on arrival
🌬️ Environmental Conditions
70°F, light wind (4 mph NNW), cloudy, low-visibility conditions (dark)
No wind-driven fire spread concern
Scene lighting will be required for inspection
✔️ Confirm on Arrival
Smoke detector status
Confirm no visible smoke or flame in dining room or kitchen
Kitchen equipment check
Coking, oven, or exhaust fan condition - common false alarm source in restaurants
Occupant account
When alarm triggered, any cooking activity or maintenance work in progress
🧠 Common Causes
Cooking smoke or steam from kitchen
Detector oversensitivity or dust accumulation
Maintenance work or testing without proper notification