FIRE ALARM (LOC)
40 S MAIN ST
Btwn E BRIDGE ST & E FERRY ST
E46
Dispatched 1:42 AM
ClearedETA
5m
DIST
1mi
HYD
60ft
PREPLAN
N
PRIORS
2
0 of 2 priors were alarm activations · 1 actual fire
Dispatch
SMOKE AL KEEPS GOING OFF NO SMOKE OR FIRE BELIEVES ITS A MALF AL ... SEE RELATED CP#: PD26-430554
Caller: MALLORY ROARYTY (805-424-6887)
Temp
46°F
Wind
3 WNW
Conditions
Cloudy
Humidity
96%
Prior Calls at This Address (2)
0 of 2 priors were alarm activations · 1 actual fire
111 - Building fire9/23/2018
412 - Gas leak (natural gas or LPG)9/20/2015
Map and hydrants · tap to hide
Read off the 3D
Roof about 33 ft up, collapse zone 50 ft
Trees or attached wings against the walls; footprint not read
Water Supply
64ft
S
LAY-IN1500+ GPM
44 South Main Street New Hope
Just before Martine's Restaurant and across from Playhouse parking lot exit.
60ft
E
ALT SUPPLY
35827 East Ferry Street New Hope
Near A, B corner of Playhouse. Located in parking.
Size-Up Reference
Wind: 3mph WNW
Dark — portable lighting needed
2 prior calls at this address
Hydrant Playhouse — 60ft E
Near A, B corner of Playhouse. Located in parking.
Structure
Ordinary Commercial
Occupancy
Business
Footprint
2,976 sq ft
Construction
Ordinary
🚨 Incident Snapshot
moderateFire alarm activation — smoke detector
Commercial apparel business, 2-story ordinary construction
Dispatch suspects malfunction; prior building fire (2018) and gas leak (2015)
⚠️ Primary Risk Signals
Repeated alarm history
Malfunction pattern possible but prior fire call = verify all-clear
Check detector placement and battery status on arrival
Prior gas leak (2015)
Natural gas or propane concern — if odor present, evacuate and check utility equipment
Occupancy business hours unknown; confirm occupant evacuation if needed
Dark conditions
Portable lighting will be essential for interior inspection
Stage apparatus to illuminate building frontage and alley access
🌬️ Environmental Conditions
46°F, light wind (3 mph WNW), high humidity, cloudy
No fire spread risk from weather
No wind-driven exposure concern
✔️ Confirm on Arrival
Smoke or flame
Exterior conditions; active fire vs. detector malfunction
Occupancy status
Building occupied or locked; evacuation confirmation needed
Detector location
Confirm activation point (which floor, which area) — guides interior check