The Pennsylvania National Fire Museum in Harrisburg, Pa., was smoking hot with bids during the July 9 evening auction conducted by Enterline Auction Service. The sale featured 226 lots of firefighting antiques, collectibles, and memorabilia from various consignors that sold to a packed house. The buyers premium as well as proceeds from a concurring pig roast went to the museum, which is in the process of raising funds to replace its air-conditioning system. Robert Enterline oversaw the benefit auction, which was organized by current Harrisburg Area Community College (HACC) auctioneering program student Brian Enterline. The auction grossed $57,735. Prices reported are hammer prices and do not include a 15-percent buyers premium. Among the sale highlights was a mid-1800s presentation front shield from the New York City Fire Department that sold for $6,100. An array of collectible fire helmets, belts, trumpets, lanterns, and other items all from various eras sold. Prices reported in photo captions are hammer prices. To learn more, call Brian Enterline at 717-648-4458.