Firefighters await assignment at the front door after the bulk of fire has been hit yesterday in Dolton. Cold temperatures at several area departments created a need for additional resources at each scene. Jeff Rudolph photo

Calumet City's tower ladder extends to the roof to allow firefighters a safe platform to work from due to the icy conditions on the steep roof. Jeff Rudolph photo

Dolton Engine 1447, a 2004 Sutphen, was the first unit on the scene. Jeff Rudolph photo

Harvey Engine 1 is a 1990, Pierce Lance with a 50' TeleSqurt shown here staged down the block. Jeff Rudolph photo

Lansing Engine 105 is a 2005 Pierce Dash. While the apparatus was not used, the company went to work. Jeff Rudolph photo

Calumet City's Pierce Dash Tower Ladder is setup in sector A in front of the house. The tower was used to insure firefighter safety due to the steep pitch and icy conditions on the roof. Jeff Rudolph photo