Fully Involved on Arrival

On February 11, 2023, at around 1720, Lehigh County Communications Centersent Station 25, Engines 811 and 5611, and Station 62(EMS) to PathfinderRoad fora dwelling fire. Deputy Chief 2502 requested an additional two engines and a truck. Tanker 121, Engine 8112, and Truck 8131 were dispatched. Deputy Chief 2502 arrived and reported a fully involved two-story single-family dwelling and subsequently struck the second alarm, bringing Berks County Engine 21, Truck 21, and Tanker21, Engines 311 and 8011, Cascade 3292, and Station 30(RIT). Crews pulled a 2-1/2 inch handline to the A/D corner, and 1.75-inch handline to the Charlie side, as well utilizing their deck gun. The bulk of the fire was knocked down within 30 minutes. Crews remained on scene fora couple of hours hitting hot spots.