06-22-17 At 1301 hrs box 40-1 was struck for a structure fire. Chief 401 went responding and was advised by Dauphin County 911 a fire on the rear 2nd floor porch. The house is to be vacant. Chief 401 and PD arrived on the scene at the same time to find a fire to the rear of the structure. PD hit the fire with an extinguisher till arrival of Engine 49. An 1 3/4 was put in service to knock down the rest of the fire. Crews from Engine 40 and Tower 1 check checked the house and the attached house for extension into the homes finding just a smoke condition. Crews put a PPV fan at the front door to remove the smoke. Control was marked at the 16 minute mark. Crews remained on the scene for a short time. Total time out was 1 hr 11 mins. Photo credit to DC Tinari.
