The White Marsh Volunteers were alerted around 0345 this morning for the reported kitchen fire in Middle River.  E12 arrived with a 2-story apartment building with nothing evident and established Command.  Once inside, Command upgraded to smoke condition on the first floor and then found a small kitchen fire that had extended from the stove to the cabinets above.  Dispatched as second due Truck Company, the Tower arrived first and assumed first due responsibilities.  The crew placed 4 ground ladders to both side A and D, surronding the fire apartment.  The fire was quickly knocked, and ventilation and overhaul began.  The Tower crew remained onscene for approx. 30 minutes.