McKean Township, PA – Early this morning at approximately 1:45 AM, firefighters of Mckean Hose Company and other mutual aid departments were dispatched to a reported structure fire in the vicinity of 3300 East Stancliff Road.

While enroute, crews were advised that the fire originated in the living room. Within six minutes of dispatch, Erie County Department of Public Safety advised command that they received two additional calls reporting that they could see a house on fire.

Shortly after, Medic 2 was the first to arrive on scene. Upon arrival, they reported a working fire, which was rapidly consuming the structure. Their assessment revealed a fully involved fire, with flames spreading throughout the house. Importantly, Medic 2 also relayed the critical information that all occupants were successfully able to exit the structure, a vital piece of news that allowed firefighters to focus entirely on combating the blaze without the immediate concern of rescue operations.

Engine 405 arrived next, swiftly deploying onboard water to protect nearby exposures and suppressing the side of the fire closest to these risks. Incident command, led by Chief 400, called for additional resources, dispatching an engine from Stancliff (Waterford) and a tanker from Franklin Township. At this point, and during the entire operations, crews operated on a defensive exterior attack only due to the severity of the fire.

Kuhl Hose’s Engine 683 established a water supply at 2489 East Stancliff Road, just east of the scene approximately 1.3 miles. Engine 383 then set up a portable pond between itself and Engine 405, drafting water to support three active lines, including two hand lines and a blitzfire. Fairview was subsequently requested to provide an additional tanker.

The homeowner and their dog escaped unharmed. The fire marshal was called to investigate, and the American Red Cross was notified to assist the displaced occupants.

The response was a collaborative effort, with McKean Hose Company being supported on scene by Stancliff Hose Company, Waterford PA, Edinboro Volunteer Fire Department, Perry Hi-Way Hose Company, Fairview Fire and Rescue, Kuhl Hose Fire Department, and Franklin Township Volunteer Fire Department. Pennsylvania State Police were also on scene.