Assistant 26 arrived on-scene with in minutes of dispatch reporting a working fire on the 1^st floor. Engine 26 (riding out of Sta #2) and Chief 26 arrived moments later with Chief 26 ordering the Engine to lead off through the front door of the residence. The crew of Engine 26 assisted by Chief 17 (LFD) advanced the 1.75“ hand line into the dwelling knocking down the visible fire which now involved a majority of the first floor as well as the rear stairwell. 2^nd due Engine 17-63 was ordered to lay in and send its manpower to check the floor above for possible extension. 3^rd due Quint 26 arrived on scene shortly thereafter with command ordering its main to the roof and its crew to advance a backup line into the structure.

Station 23 (SFC) and Station 49 (FFD) provided cover assignments for the southern portion of the county while companies operated on scene. The last units cleared the scene at 0115 hrs after the extensive overhaul and investigation were completed.