Tower 27 arrived on scene and the crew initiated fire suppression efforts in the basement of the residence. Rescue 27, Engine 1-6 and Quint 1-7 arrived and handled ventillation and initial search of the residence, which proved no one was home at the time of the fire. Port Penn Fire Company was added to the response for the RIT assignment. Crews from Odessa and Townsend assisted with the secondary search of the residence and ventillation as well.

Crews were on scene for over 4 hours assisting the Delaware State Fire Marshal's office with their investigation, as well as Town of Middletown employees to board up the home.