Annual Waldameer Tour

May 15, 2013
Members from West Lake participated in their annual tour of Waldameer Park on Wednesday.
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West Lake Members Perform BVR Training

May 11, 2013
Members from West Lake and other area Departments have been enrolled in the Basic Vehicle Rescue Course. Students completed the Operations portion of the class on Saturday.
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WLFD Rescues Baby Ducks

May 11, 2013
Members at West Lake's station were notified that several baby ducks had fallen into a storm grate in a parking lot at West 12th & Peninsula Drive. With help from Eddie's Collectibles, members were able to enter the storm sewer and rescue the ducks.
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West Lake Assists West Ridge

May 9, 2013
West Lake assisted West Ridge Fire Department on Thursday around 11am for a vehicle accident located on West 26th Street, near I-79. Crews assisted EMS with patient care and minor debris clean-up.
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West Lake Performs Argo Training

May 8, 201May 8, 2013
Chief Jim Rosenbaum from Station 46 conducted Argo training with members of West Lake on Wednesday evening. West Ridge purchased this 8x8 UTV this year and demonstrated how beneficial this new piece of equipment will be to Mutual Aid Departments.hief Jim Rosenbaum from Station 46 conducted Argo training with members of West Lake on Wednesday evening. West Ridge purchased this 8x8 UTV this year and demonstrated how beneficial this new piece of equipment will be to Mutual Aid Departments.
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250/10 Raffle Winners

May 5, 2013
The WLFD Ladies Auxiliary is currently running a 250/10 raffle. In May, the winners have been:

May 1, 2013 - #6 Kathy Pianta May 2, 2013 - #29 Molly Nelson May 3, 2013 - #29 Molly Nelson May 4, 2013 - #101 Linda Kowalczyk May 5, 2013 - #18 Marie McCray May 6, 2013 - #83 Jeanette Ferguson

May 7, 2013 - #99 Betty Lloyd May 8, 2013 - #165 Melissa Peterson May 9, 2013 - #56 Mary Lou Faulkner May 10, 2013 - #148 Diana Stankiewicz May 11, 2013 - #152 Gabe Stankiewicz May 12, 2013 - #121 Mike Rohan

Tickets are still available! For more information contact Robin Hanks at 833-6559.
Winners will be posted on a weekly basis.
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Congratulations to Alex Scantlebury

May 3, 2013
Congratulations to FF/EMT Alex Scantlebury who graduated from Boot Camp on Friday. Alex is now in Texas for 8 weeks of MP training. Everyone at West Lake wishes Alex the best serving our country.
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2013 Softball Schedule Now Available

West Lake's Softball Schedule for the 2013 season is now online!

Date	Team	Location	Time
May 9	Vs. Erie Fire Dept.	Scott Park	1800
May 12	Vs. A & J's Towing	Scott Park	1800
May 20	Vs. Career Concepts	Asbury	1800
May 27	Vs. Kenny's Garage	Asbury	2000
June 4	Vs. Mac Tools	Asbury	1800
June 10	Vs. Rack and Roll	Scott park	1800
June 18	Vs. Eriez Magnetics	Asbury	1800
June 18	Vs. Hinkler Construction	Asbury	2000 (Double Header)
July 9	Vs. Power Drives	Asbury	2000
July 16	Vs. Signs 4 Less	Asbury	2000
July 22	Vs. Mac Tools	Scott Park	1800
July 30	Vs. A & J's Towing	Asbury	2000
August 6	Vs. Erie Fire Dept.	Asbury	1800
August 13	Vs. Knights of St. George	Asbury	1800

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West Lake Extinguishes Brush Fire

April 23, 2013
Around 1930 on Tuesday, West Lake responded to a small brush fire in the 1700 block of Peninsula Drive. Engine 483's crew was able to contain this fire in a matter of minutes.
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West Lake Receives Donations

April 19, 2013
On Friday, Chief Richard C. Schau was presented a $5,000 check from the Millcreek American Legion Post 774. West Lake Fire Department would like to thank the members of the American Legion for their continuous support to the Fire Department. Along with the American Legion, the Elks Club and the Sportsman's Athletic Club have also made donations of $5,000 dollars each, showing their support of West Lake Fire Department and to their community. The members of West Lake Fire Department would like to extend their gratitude to all the businesses and residents for making the 2012 Fund Drive a success.
 
Our 2013 Fund will begin in the near future. West Lake Fire Department is ALL Volunteer and we still need your support in order to serve the citizens in our community to the best of our ability.
 
Questions concerning Fund Drive may be addressed to Vice President Jeff Cole @ 833-4115.
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West Lake Drills at West Ridge Tower

April 17, 2013
On Wednesday Night, West Lake held training at West Ridge's training tower.

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WLFD Fire Police Assist Edinboro

April 13, 2013
West Lake Fire Police assisted Edinboro Fire Police with traffic control in the area of Edinboro University for their 12th Annual Sportsman's Extravaganza at the Edinboro Fire Hall.
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Water Rescue Training at Gannon University

April 10, 2013
On Wednesday, members from West Lake & Belle Valley Fire Departments performed water rescue drills in the Gannon University Pool. West Lake would like to thank Gannon for allowing this opportunity to our members.
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West Lake Fire Police Performs Details

April 6-7, 2013
West Lake Fire Police kept busy this weekend with traffic control details both Saturday and Sunday on Presque Isle State Park. On Saturday, our fire police controlled traffic for the Running for Parkinsons event and on Sunday the event was for Mercy Center for Women with a 5K walk and run.
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Two Car MVA at West 12th and Peninsula

March 28, 2013
On Thursday evening around 2045 hrs, West Lake and MPS were dispatched to West 12th Street and Peninsula for a two car accident. Chief 480 arrived to find two cars with moderate damage. MPS transported one driver with minor injuries to the hospital. WLFD members remained on-scene controlling traffic and cleaning up the roadway.
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Vehicle Accident on West 12th Street

March 26, 2013
On Tuesday, West Lake and MPS responded to the 3700 block of West 12th Street for this one car accident. The driver was transported by MPS while crews remained on-scene securing the vehicle and performing debris clean-up.
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The Easter Bunny Visits West Lake!

March 23rd, 2013
On Saturday, the Ladies Auxiliary held a breakfast with the Easter Bunny and then a lunch session. Almost 200 people attending this wonderful event that included food, crafts, and an Easter egg hunt. A special thanks goes to our Ladies Auxiliary for all the hard work they do for the members.

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WLFD Responds to MVA at 8th and Filmore

March 21, 2013
Both drivers escaped injury after these two vehicles collided at West 8th & Filmore Avenue on Thursday afternoon. The vehicles received moderate damage and the building suffered only minor damage after being struck.
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Vehicle Accident on West 12th

March 21, 2013
West Lake and MPS responded to the 2700 Block of West 12th Street on Thursday afternoon for this two car accident. Crews arrived to find that both vehicles had traveled off roadway. One driver was taken to a local hospital for minor injuries while crews remained on scene to clean debris and control traffic.
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Cottage Fire on Peninsula Drive

February 14, 2013
West Lake and West Ridge (Engine) were dispatched to 400 Peninsula Drive for a reported structure fire. L-6 arrived on location and reported a fully involved vacant cottage. Engine 482 and Ladder 489 responded, along with Engine 474. Crews on scene operated 2 hand lines to extinguish the fire. All companies assisted in fire suppression and overhaul. Chief 481 had command.
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Ice Rescue Training with USCG

February 9, 2013
On Saturday, West Lake Water Rescue Team, in conjunction with members from USCG Station Erie, conducted rescue scenarios on Horseshoe Pond.

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West Lake is Awarded AFG Grant

February 8, 2013
On Friday, the Federal Emergency Management Agency announced that West Lake is being awarded an AFG Grant for $61,000. The grant monies will allow West Lake to purchase a much needed Cascade System along with vital Water Rescue Equipment.

We would like to give special thanks to Pennsylvania Fire Commissioner Edward Mann, County Executive Barry Grossman, State Representative Ryan Bizzarro, Congressman Mike Kelly and Senator Pat Toomey for all of the support give to West Lake Fire Department.
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West Lake Assists Albion on Fire

February 8, 2013
Shortly after midnight, E-483 responded to SR 6n to assist Albion FD for a house fire. E-483 was assigned as the 2nd RIT team to support Edinboro Fire Department members. Crews encountered heavy fire conditions when they arrived on scene, but were able to make a aggressive interior attack to knock down this blaze. West Lake work on this scene for about 90 minutes.
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Surprise Health Inspection Gives WLFD 'A'

February 8, 2013
West Lake Ladies auxiliary recently had the Erie County Health Dept. conduct a surprise inspection of the fire department kitchen. The Health Department gave an 'A' rating with no violations to the Auxiliary.
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West Lake Extinguishes Vehicle Fire

January 31, 2013
On January 31st, Engine 482 responded to this vehicle fire just before 2300 hours. Quick work allowed the crew to bring this blaze under control in about 10 minutes.
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WLFD Responds to Perkins Restaurant

January 31, 2013
West Lake companies responded to Perkins Restaurant on West 8th Street Tuesday evening for a smoke investigation. Crews arrived and found a small fire in crawl space area above main entrance. Companies operated on scene for about 90 minutes. West Ridge and Lake Shore Fire Departments also assisted on the scene.
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WLFD Assists Kearsarge For Structure Fires

January 20, 2013
Engine 482 & 483 responded for mutual aid to Department 44 around 530 AM Sunday morning. Crews fought extreme weather conditions while battling this blaze at Lake Erie Dental on Lexington Avenue. Crews assisted with water supply and fire suppression efforts.

While crews remained battling the blaze at Lake Erie Dental, E-483 / E-482 / L-489 were able to breakaway from that fire and respond to a working house fire on West Gore Road, approximately 8 blocks from the original fire. Crews operated on scene for approximately 60 minutes until released by command. While returning to Station 48, Engine 483 responded to the Station Dinner Theater on Peach Street for another working structure fire. Hot embers from Lake Erie Dental caused the roof to catch fire. Engine 483's crew assisted other mutual aid departments bringing this blaze under control.

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Two Car Accident at 12th and Peninsula

January 16, 2013
Around 1300 hours on Wednesday, West Lake and MPS responded to West 12th and Peninsula for a two vehicle accident. One driver was transported to the hospital for minor injuries while crews remained on scene for debris clean-up and traffic control.
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West Lake Handles West Ridge MVA

January 15, 2013
On Tuesday, while West Lake was covering calls for Department 46, crews were sent to West 31st and Zuck Road for a four car accident. Five patients were transported to local hospitals while crews assisted with medical treatment and debris clean-up.
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Vehicle Accident at 12th and Marshall

January 4, 2013
On January 4th, West Lake and MPS responded to West 12th and Marshall Drive for a two car MVA. One driver suffered minor injures. Members from West Lake controlled traffic until the vehicles could be removed from the road.
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West Lake Assists McKean on a Barn Fire

January 4, 2013
West Lake assisted Mckean Fire Department on Pinetree Drive late Friday afternoon for a barn fire. Crew members from station 48 assist Station 40 with suppression efforts and overhaul.

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Vehicle Accident on 11th and Peninsula

December 26, 2012
While Engine 482 and Ladder 489 were handing a chimney fire, Rescue 488 responded to West 11th and Peninsula for a one car accident. The driver sustained minor injuries and crews stood-by until MPD could have vehicle removed.
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Chimney Fire on West Lake Road

December 26, 2012
On 12/26 West Lake responded to and address on W. Lake Rd for a chimney fire. Crews operated on the scene for about 90 mins extinguishing and overhauling this fire. Chief 490 had command of this incident.
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Santa Visits West Lake Fire Department

December 20, 2012
On Saturday, Santa came to visit West Lake Fire Department during West Lake's Ladies Auxiliary breakfast. The kids and adults had a great day thanks to the ladies!
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West Lake Extinguishes Vehicle Fire

December 9, 2012
Crews from Station 48 were dispatched to the 400 block of Peninsula Drive last Sunday morning for a vehicle fire. Upon arrival, Engine 482's crew made quick work of this fast moving engine compartment fire. Members remained on scene for approximately 30 minutes.
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Three Car Accident on Potomac

December 6, 2012
On Thursday afternoon West Lake and Millcreek Paramedics responded to this three car accident on Potomac Avenue. One driver was taken to a local hospital for evaluation by MPS. West Lake members cleaned roadway and assisted MPD with traffic control.
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November Raffle Winners

November 30, 2012
The WLFD Ladies Auxiliary is currently running a 250/10 raffle. In November, the winners have been:

November 1, 2012 - #44 Maryannellen Longnecker November 2, 2012 - #99 Sue Stockton November 3, 2012 - #109 Duane Schultz November 4, 2012 - #97 Robyn Pennsy November 5, 2012 - #102 Mary Hanks November 6, 2012 - #19 Lisa Deluca November 7, 2012 - #76 Deloris Taccone November 8, 2012 - #23 Jack Barber November 9, 2012 - #105 Peyton Stankiewicz November 10, 2012 - #120 Erin Husted November 11, 2012 - #028 Rich Hamm November 12, 2012 - #144 Charlie Gardner November 13, 2012 - #168 Lena Quadri November 14, 2012 - #154 Nick Durante November 15, 2012 - #60 Kendra Bishop

November 16, 2012 - #169 Ardella Friendman November 17, 2012 - #115 Cindy Headrick November 18, 2012 - #24 John Georger November 19, 2012 - #37 Karen Churchill November 20, 2012 - #103 Jeff Stankiewicz November 21, 2012 - #79 Sharon Kornosky November 22, 2012 - Merle McKinney November 23, 2012 - #85 Kathleen Bolla November 24, 2012 - #60 Kendra Biship November 25, 2012 - #105 Peyton Stankiewicz November 26, 2012 - #211 Jeff Guthrie November 27, 2012 - #107 Nance Denniston November 28, 2012 - #107 Nance Denniston November 29, 2012 - #212 Judy Guthrie November 30, 2012 - #197 Kathy Marton

Tickets are still available! For more information contact Robin Hanks at 833-6559.
Winners will be posted on a weekly basis. _________________________________________________________________________________________________

Fire on Lake Front Drive

November 26, 2012
Around 11 PM, West Lake and West Ridge members battled flames at this residence located in the 3100 block of Lake Front Drive. Crews were able to bring this blaze under control in about 30 minutes but remained on the scene performing overhaul for another 90 minutes. Chief 480 had command of this incident.
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West Lake Assists Kearsarge on Garage Fire

November 21, 2012
Around 8pm on Wednesday, West Lake responded with Engine 482 to assist Kearsarge Fire Department on a garage fire on Lexington Avenue. The crew from West Lake assisted Kearsarge members with suppression efforts and overhaul.
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Two Vehicle Accident at 12th and Montpeiler

November 18, 2012
West Lake and MPS responded to W 12th & Montpeiler Aveue on Sunday after for this two car accident. One driver was transported to a local hospital for minor injures while crews remained on scene conducting traffic control and debris clean-up.
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Thanksgiving at WLFD

November 18, 2012
On Sunday, West Lake's Ladies Auxiliary served a free Thanksgiving dinner to seniors in our community. The ladies rolled out the red carpet for all who attended, and even arranged for valet parking.

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Vehicle Accident at 15th and Peninsula

November 15, 2012
West Lake and MPS responded to West 15th & Peninsula on Thursday afternoon. Crews arrived to find two vehicles still in roadway with moderate damage. Both drivers denied injury, and West Lake assisted MPD with traffic control and debris clean-up. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________

Vehicle Rollover at 4th and Pittsburgh

November 15, 2012
West Lake & MPS responded to this one vehicle rollover at West 4th and Pittsburgh Avenue early Thursday afternoon. Crews used the Hurst tool to remove the driver from the vehicle who escaped with only minor injuries in this crash. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________

Vehicle Extrication Training

November 14, 2012
On Wednesday, West Lake members reviewed vehicle rescue procedures. Crews were able to use hand and hydraulic tools to disassemble vehicles and practice stabilization techniques. West Lake would like to thank Chief Hayford for assisting at drill along with Lincoln Metals for the use of their facilities and junk cars. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________

Fire Police Drill at Edinboro

November 14, 2012
West Lake Fire Police & Edinboro Fire Police drilled together on Wednesday night. Members were able to share what type of equipment each department has and were able to prepare for the coming winter months. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________

Vehicle Accident at West Lake and Chelsea

November 13, 2012
On the first snow fall of the season, West Lake and MPS responded to this one car accident at West Lake & Chelsea Avenue. One person was taken to a local hospital with minor injuries while crews remained on scene assisting Penelec with traffic control.
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Water Rescue Operations Course

November 3, 2012
On Saturday & Sunday this weekend, West Lake's Water Rescue Team, along with 7 members from West Ridge, participated in the Water Rescue Operations Class. Members learned several rescuing techniques in the pool as well as in running water conditions at Elk Creek.

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WLFD Responds to Tree into A House

October 30, 2012
West Lake Responded to the 400 Block of Blackstone Drive on Tuesday morning for this tree that fell onto a house. No injuries were sustained and the residence only receive minor damage.
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West Lake Assists McKean on Barn Fire

October 29, 2012
West Lake assisted Mckean FD on Monday evening at a barn fire on Van Camp Road. High winds from hurricane Sandy made this fire extremely difficult for firefighters to extinguish.
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WLFD Responds to Tree Down 

October 29, 2012
West Lake responded to this tree down in the 4600 block of West Lake Rd on Monday evening. High winds from Hurricane Sandy ripped over the Erie Area causing many departments to respond to multiple calls. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________

October Raffle Winners

October 27, 2012
The WLFD Ladies Auxiliary is currently running a 250/10 raffle. In October, the winners have been:

October 1, 2012 - #231 Russ Rison October 2, 2012 - #220 Rob Morrison October 3, 2012 - #36 Tim Deluca October 4, 2012 - #40 John Kifer October 5, 2012 - #150 Bob Osiecki October 6, 2012 - #173 Mary Ann Edwards October 7, 2012 - #154 Cheryl Martin October 8, 2012 - #92 Lisa Rowe October 9, 2012 - #127 Kathryn Moon October 10, 2012 - #65 Harold Horton October 11, 2012 - #121 Sue Dirienzo October 12, 2012 - #4 Mary Ellen Longnecker October 13, 2012 - #45 Evonne Hanson October 14, 2012 - #128 Pam Leone

October 15, 2012 - #023 Jack Barbe October 16, 2012 - #31 Pearl Downing (Donated Winnings back to WLFD. Thank you!) October 17, 2012 - #100 Diana Stankiewicz October 18, 2012 - #211 Judy Kohler October 19, 2012 - #130 Bev Jayjohn October 20, 2012 - #207 Sharyn Hillhouse October 21, 2012 - #241 Laurie Sweeney October 22, 2012 - #209 Jared Gorniak october 23, 2012 - #070 Chris Cook October 24, 2012 - #131 Nunzi October 25, 2012 - #029 Molly Nelson October 26, 2012 - #059 Bobbi Coburn October 27, 2012 - #231 Jean Rison

Tickets are still available! For more information contact Robin Hanks at 833-6559.
Winners will be posted on a weekly basis. _________________________________________________________________________________________________

Truck vs. Motorcycle Accident

October 25, 2012
West Lake and MPS responded to this truck vs. motorcycle accident on Thursday evening. One person was taken to the Trauma Center by MPS and crews remained assisting with traffic and roadway clean-up. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________

Single Vehicle Rollover

October 25, 2012
On Thursday October 25th, West Lake responded to West 20th & Powell for a one car rollover. Due to confusion about where the call was located, West Ridge & Kearsarge Fire Departments also responded. One person suffered critical injuries from this accident and was transported to Hamot Trauma Center by MPS Ambulance.