WHFD along with Clive and Johnston Fire Departments were called to duty early Sunday morning for a residential assingment. Intial reports stated a sofa on fire. 5571 pulled out of the station to find heavy smoke and fire showing 2 blocks away. 5571 made the intial attack to the C side  with a 2 1/2. CFD layed into 5571 and water supply was established. JFD was at the ready as the RIT team. Entrance to the front door showed heavy fire and heat conditions and a defensive operation was called for. A second alarm was requested and the assitance of Urbandale and West Des Moines Fire was recieved. The main body of the fire was quickly extinguished and some long hard overhaul was performed by all crews. Great job by all responding crews and thanks for the help!