At 17:53 Sta. 50 was alerted on the intial alarm to assist Sta. 60 with a working house fire in the area of Black Dog Alley and Matthewstown Road.  Chief 60 arrived on location with a working fire and assumed command.  E-54 (501 Secrist) and T-53 (503 Messix) responded on the call.  The crew from E-54 laddered the B and D sides of the building then assisted with checking for extension in the attic of the house.  The crews helped with the extensive overhaul required to totally extinguish the fire.  Units were back in quarters at 20:30