FIRE ALARM (LOC)
Btwn AQUETONG RD & LOWER MOUNTAIN RD
TR46 E46
Dispatched 8:52 PM
ClearedETA
6m
DIST
2.5mi
HYD
NO
PREPLAN
N
PRIORS
7
7 of 7 priors were alarm activations · 2 in last 6 months · no actual fires
Another alarm here within 30 days: about 1 in 5 (22% for addresses with 1 or 2 in six months)
Dispatch
CATEGORY:FIRE. LOCATION TYPE:
Caller: RVICES ID: 306852 ADT SECURITY SE
Temp
65°F
Wind
4 SSW
Conditions
Cloudy
Humidity
89%
Prior Calls at This Address (7)
7 of 7 priors were alarm activations · 2 in last 6 months · no actual fires
Size-Up Reference
Zone: TYPE:
Wind: 4mph SSW
Dark — portable lighting needed
7 prior calls at this address
Rural water supply — tanker dispatched
Structure
Wood Frame Single Family Dwelling
Occupancy
Residential
Footprint
4,131 sq ft
Construction
Wood Frame
🚨 Incident Snapshot
moderateFire alarm activation at residential structure
Single-family wood frame on rural acreage
7 prior alarm calls at this location — pattern suggests nuisance or chronic detector issue
⚠️ Primary Risk Signals
Repeat alarm history
7 prior calls may indicate false-alarm pattern
Confirm actual fire conditions on arrival — do not assume all-clear
Rural location and dark conditions
Limited street lighting, winding driveway
Portable lighting will be essential for exterior and perimeter checks
Wood frame construction
Fire spread potential if real — check all exposures
Monitor for active fire indicators (smoke, flame, heat)
🌬️ Environmental Conditions
Wind 4 mph SSW — minimal fire behavior impact
Cloudy, 65°F, high humidity (89%)
No weather threat to operations
✔️ Confirm on Arrival
Fire conditions
Smoke, flame, or malfunction report — visual confirmation
Occupancy status
Residents present, evacuated, or structure unoccupied
Alarm source
Detector activation location (kitchen, bedroom, garage) or system malfunction
🧠 Common Causes
Cooking-related smoke activation
Detector malfunction or low battery
Seasonal humidity triggering sensors