At 0932hrs, Co 23 (Gibraltar Fire), Co 24 (Geigertown Fire), Co 25 (Exeter Twp. Fire), Co 70, and Co 72 (Brecknock Twp. Fire) were dispatched to the area of Hillside Drive in Robeson Twp. for a reported fully involved structure fire.  While units were en route to the scene, multiple calls were being received by the Berks Dispatchers reporting a fully involved dwelling.  Capt. 24 arrived on location and confirmed the reports of a fully involved single family dwelling.  E/T 70 went en route with 4 volunteers and as they arrived on location, Command instructed them to complete the 5" supply line that was already laid in the roadway.  The E/T laid an additional 250' of 5" to complete the 1850' lay up the roadway.  The unit then positioned itself to be able to draft out of 2 port-tanks that were currently being set up.  E/T 70 drafted from the porta-tanks and supplied the scene with water for approximately 2 hours.  Command placed the fire under control and instructed E/T to break down its operation.  Co 70 cleared the scene and was back in service by 1230hrs.

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Units on Scene: E/T 70