Skippack firefighters were called to a large fire in Norristown on the 700 block of West Lafayette St around 3:30 this afternoon as 3rd due RIT (rapid intervention team), where they stood by the rear of the structure ready to rescue any firefighter in trouble. The crew also assisted PECO in securing gas meters in the homes through thigh-deep water in the basements. The crew returned home around 6:30 pm.