At 01:28 hours Saturday morning, Han-Le-Co Station 33 and Medic 75 were dispatched to a structure fire behind the Sonic Drive-in on Airport Road. Chief 33 (Knoll) was advised from dispatch that a garage was on fire in the area of Hoover and Lloyd Streets.

Once on scene, Chief 33 reported smoke showing and transmitted a second alarm sending Hanover Engine 15, Ladder 15, Ladder 46 (East Allen), and Rescue 241 as the F.A.S.T. (Catasauqua).

Engine 33 arrived and brought a water supply from the intersection and stretched one hand line. Using a key from the Knox Box, Chief 33 unlocked the door without having to use force.

Firefighters found a fire on the top floor landing over the office. Due to high heat, the crew came out and threw a ground ladder and went to the roof to ventilate and check for extension in the roof.