FIRE - RESIDENTIAL BUILDING
57 RAVEN ROCK ROSEMONT RD, DELAWARE TWP, NJ · Btwn: FEDERAL TWIST RD & R519
ETA
12m
DIST
6.6mi
HYD
NO
PREPLAN
N
Temp
82°F
Wind
20 SW
Conditions
Partly sunny
Humidity
66%
Radio Size-Up
[UNIT] is on scene,
residential.
Nothing showing / [conditions] showing.
Occupancy: unknown / evacuating /
all clear / reports of trapped.
[UNIT] going offensive / defensive.
[UNIT] establishing [Raven Rock Rosemont Street] Command.
Suggested assignments:
Tanker — water supply.
Next engine — water supply.
Reference
Wind: 20mph SW → fire spreads NE
1 prior call at this address
Rural water supply — tanker dispatched
Dispatch
HEAVY SMOKE IN BASEMENT/UNK SOURCE/ BLDG IS BEING EVACUATED/CMD 2 OPS 8 / LOST CALLER - NO FURTHER INFO
HEAVY SMOKE IN BASEMENT/UNK SOURCE/ BLDG IS BEING EVACUATED/CMD 2 OPS 8 / LOST CALLER - NO FURTHER INFO
Caller: MALE PARTY (646-319-1192)
🚨 Incident Snapshot
moderateHeavy smoke in basement, unknown source
Building being evacuated per dispatch
Residential structure, artist venue noted
⚠️ Primary Risk Signals
Basement fire unknown location
Limited visibility in smoke
Victim may be disoriented during evacuation
Rural access and water supply
Tanker dispatched — confirm water location on arrival
Distance from hydrants unknown
Wind 20 mph SW
Fire may be driven toward northeast exposures
Smoke will travel upwind — monitor for external fire extension
🌬️ Environmental Conditions
Wind 20 mph southwest
Fire driven toward northeast side of structure
Smoke visible from distance — use for navigation
Partly sunny, good daylight visibility
🔥 Fire Behavior Cue
Basement fire in SW wind will push smoke and heat toward northeast exposures
Check northeast walls and upper floors for fire extension
Basement confinement may build pressure — vent early to control spread
✔️ Confirm on Arrival
Smoke source and color
Basement entry and fire location — interior vs external origin
Evacuation status
Occupants accounted for, any missing persons
Wind direction confirmation
Smoke travel and potential northeast exposure involvement
Apparatus staging
Tanker position, water supply setup, access for interior operations
🧠 Common Causes
Electrical panel or wiring fault
Heating system malfunction (furnace, boiler)
Chimney fire or creosote ignition
Unattended heating source or space heater
Field Notes