FIRE ALARM (LOC)
Btwn WINDY BUSH RD & WATERVIEW PL
TR46, E46
Dispatched 9:32 AM
ClearedETA
5m
DIST
1.6mi
HYD
NO
PREPLAN
N
PRIORS
3
3 of 3 priors were alarm activations · no actual fires
Dispatch
'RIVER HOUSE BRIDAL SUITE'ZONE 8 GEN
Caller: CENTRAL STA OPER 1026
Temp
56°F
Wind
5 W
Conditions
Sunny
Humidity
72%
Prior Calls at This Address (3)
3 of 3 priors were alarm activations · no actual fires
Water Supply
N
345 River Road New Hope
S. Main and Route 232. Across from Odette;s.
S
328 River Road New Hope
Across River Road from first garage entrance bridge at Waterworks.
Size-Up Reference
Zone: 8 GEN
Wind: 5mph W
3 prior calls at this address
Hydrant — 389ft S — 1500+ GPM
Across River Road from first garage entrance bridge at Waterworks.
Structure
Wood Frame Single Family Dwelling
Occupancy
Residential
Footprint
572 sq ft
Construction
Wood Frame
🚨 Incident Snapshot
moderateFire alarm activation
Single-family residential on waterfront lot
3 prior unintentional alarms at this location
⚠️ Primary Risk Signals
Nuisance alarm pattern
3 false activations in 18 months
Confirm actual fire vs system malfunction on arrival
Waterfront exposure
Structure near water with limited egress options
Ensure occupant safety and clear water-side access
Alarm system maintenance
Repeated false alarms suggest detector sensitivity or wiring issue
Request occupant review system before departure
🌬️ Environmental Conditions
Clear conditions
Wind 5 mph westerly, no fire spread concern
Good visibility for assessment
✔️ Confirm on Arrival
Alarm status
Active alarm, audible or silenced?
Occupancy
Residents present, evacuated, or away?
Fire conditions
Smoke, flame, or odor reported or visible?
Zone 8 investigation
Confirm detector location and trigger condition
🧠 Common Causes
Dust or debris in detector
Cooking smoke or steam
Detector wiring or battery malfunction
System sensitivity calibration issue