Haverfored Twp Companies got the dispatch for the dwelling fire. Company 3(35), Engine-2(34) & Rescue-5(56). Brookline-5 (35-9), arrived o/s reporting fire showing from the 2nd floor of a 2-1/2 story SFD. He mmediately called for the next due engine to be added on the response, bringing engine-5(56). Crews from Ladder-3 assisted by crews from engine-21 advanced a 2" handline to the 2nd floor and made a quick knock on the fire. The 2nd alarm assignment was called for, for manpower purposes, bringing Tower-2, Engine-1(38) & Rescue-4(58). Companies were on scene for approx 2 hrs.