At 23:09 Company 5 was alerted for a reported Dwelling Fire at 436 Orlando Ave in College Heights. Caller reported coming home and finding the house full of smoke.  Within minutes Engine 510, Engine 512, Engine 514, Truck 516, Rescue 518, Chief 500, Chief 501, and Chief 504 responded to the scene with 21 volunteers. E-512 arrived first and laid a supply line, reporting a one story dwelling with nothing showing side “A” Alpha. Asst. Chief Kuchmay arrived next and assumed the command requesting an additional Engine from Company 3.

The crew from 512 pulled at 200’ 1 ¾” pre-connect attack line to the front door. The crew forced entry and were met with rolling fire conditions coming from the kitchen into the dining room area. T-516 was the next unit to arrive and began search/rescue operations, which proved negative, along with ventilation and utilities control.

All the fire was quickly knocked down, marking control shortly after 2300. Crews ventilated horizontally and opened up the walls and ceiling to check for extension. Command scaled back the incident to 512 and 516 to complete salvage/overhaul operations and assist fire investigators. That investigation is continuing. Crews operated for approximately 3 hours.