Station 86, 66 and Ladder 77 were dispatched to Gypsy Lane and Route 113 for a reported house fire at 2141 hours.
Chief 86 arrived shortly and confirmed a working fire with flames through the roof. Station 53 was added as the R I T team.

Ladder 77 responded with a crew of 6 and arrived going into service with ground ladders and the main aerial.

Chief 86 had assumed Command and special called 2 additional engines to the box for manpower. Engines 73 and 34 were dispatched.

Ladder 77 crews then went into service cutting several ventilation holes in the roof to allow the heat, smoke and carbon monoxide gasses to vent. Engine 77 and Tac 77 also responded with added manpower to assist.

The fire was under control quickly at about 2204 hours, but crews remained on scene for another 2 hours for salvage and overhaul.

Stations 336 and 322 EMS was on scene for fire fighter rehabilitation.

86 Command released all 77 units and we retunred to station and were available before midnight.