Austin Volunteer Fire Department 

As of 07:20 Station 44 was dispatched to Box 44-04, 409 Fox Mountain Drive in Portage Township for a Structure Fire.

Chief 44-10 (J.Burgett), Engine 44-2 with Chief 44-20 (B.Brooks) Tanker 44-5, Ambulance 44-6 with Chief 44-60 (T.Orlowski) & Chief 44-70 (S.Orlowski) & Rescue 44-8 with Chief 44 (J.Rooney) responded.

Chief 44-20 (B.Brooks) requested an Engine & Tanker from both Cameron Co. 14 (Emporium Vol Fire Dept) and Station 48 (Coudersport Vol FireDept).

Engine 44-2 with Chief 44-20 (B.Brooks) arrived first on scene with Chief Brooks reporting structure fully involved, single resident evacuated. Chief Brooks took to the pump, and the engine crew immediately deployed lines for an exterior attack.

Chief 44-10 (J.Burgett) arrived moments later establishing Austin Command and requesting additional tankers from McKean 3 (Star Hose Company #1) and Station 46 (Roulette Chemical Engine #1). Tri-County was notified for live power lines down.

Ambulance 44-6 staged and crew continued in with Rescue.

Rescue 44-8 Crew arrived and sent manpower forward to assist with exterior operations.

Tanker 44–5 arrived, immediately feeding Engine 44-2. 5 Tankers in total were utilized for water supply.

Mutual aid units on scene sent manpower forward, assisted with exterior operations, overhaul and water supply.

A fill site was established near the intersection of Cowley Hill and SR155.

Crew extinguished the fire and performed heavy overhaul.

Structure was a total loss, one resident was displaced.

All units were back in quarters just before noon.