Upcoming WLFD Golf Tournament
Come celebrate the 75th Anniversary West Lake Golf Tournament on August 24th at the Culbertson Hills Golf Course. More details coming soon! ______________________________________________________________________________________________________
Ladies Auxiliary Raffle Winners
May 13, 202
The WLFD Ladies Auxiliary is currently running a 250/10 raffle. To date, the winners have been:
May 1, 2012 - # 154 Pat Heffner
May 2, 2012 - # 053 Lynnette Hess
May 3, 2012 - # 094 Rick Trohoske
May 4, 2012 - # 127 Charlie Gardner
May 5, 2012 - # 1 Lori Nowak
May 6, 2012 - # 197 Jeanette Ferguson
May 7, 2012 - # 192 Rick McCauley
May 8, 2012 - # 173 Mark Sennett
May 9, 2012 - # 023 Jack Barber
May 10, 2012 - # 088 Dave Trabert
May 11, 2012 - # 203 Patti Myers
May 12, 2012 - # 074 Diana Stankiewicz
May 13, 2012 - # 198 Linda De Felice
Vehicle Accident on West Lake Road
May 13, 2012
On Sunday evening, West Lake and MPS responded to West Lake Rd and Chelsea Avenue for a two car accident. Both drivers refused medical treatment. Crews from West Lake handled debris clean-up and traffic control.
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Structure Fire on West Lake Road
May 12, 2012
This afternoon, West Lake (48), West Ridge (46), Lake Shore (50), and MPS were dispatched to a residential structure fire on West Lake Road. Chief 501 arrived on location and reported a two story apartment building with smoke showing and a working fire. Engine 482 responded, arrived, dropped LDH at the driveway and pulled an attack line to the inside of the structure. Ladder 489 and Rescue 488 arrived on location and began to work with the engine. Fire Suppression was handled by Engine 482, Engine 472, Engine 502. Ladder 489 and Tower 479 were on scene as the truck companies, Rescue 488 assisted in Fire Suppression and Truck work. Engine 474 acted as the FAST team. MPS treated and released two patients and a cat. Special thanks to Fire Police from West Lake, West Ridge and Lake Shore. Fire was under control in approximately 40 minutes. Chief 480 had command.
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WLFD Softball Schedule Now Online
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Waldameer Park Walk Through
May 9, 2012
On Wednesday, members toured Waldameer Park in preparation for the the summer season. We would like to Thank the Waldameer Staff for allowing West Lake this opportunity to pre-plan and see the new additions to the park.
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ARA Safety Pro Training
May 8, 2012
On Tuesday evening, members from West Lake were trained on a new device that is being carried by the Chiefs and on E-482. The ARA Safety Pro and Static X are fast acting fire suppression agents that are thrown into the fire like a grenade. This new device will be able to knock down fire rapidly, allowing members to rescue, attack and manage the fire in less time and reduce property damage. Members also received training on the new Argus 4 Thermal Imagining Camera that was recently purchased by the Relief Association.
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Trucks Academy Training
May 7, 2012
Over the past weekend, Captain Cole, Lt. A. Carne, & FF Maffeo attended a three day Trucks Academy held at West Ridge Fire Department. This 3 day intense training stressed skills involving forcible entry, ladders, ventilation along with all the other duties involved in Truck Company Operations. A special thanks to the members of West Ridge for bringing this class to Erie.
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Vehicle Accident on Presque Isle
May 7, 2012
West Lake responded to this one car accident on Presque Isle State Park Monday afternoon. MPS transported two patients with minor injuries. West Lake crews remained on the scene to secure the vehicle and assist with traffic control. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________
WLFD Assists Perry Hi-Way at Tinseltown
May 5, 2012
On Saturday morning, West Lake responded to Tinseltown to assist Perry Hi-Way Hose Company. Upon WLFD's arrival, Chief 420 requested a crew to search inside of building for any occupants still in the theaters. Once building was cleared, West Lake remained on scene until released by Command. ________________________________________________________________________________________________
Motorcycle Accident at 20th and Powell
May 5, 2012
West Lake responded to West 20th and Powell Avenue on Saturday for a motorcycle accident. The operator suffered serious injuries when his motorcycle left the roadway for unknown reasons. __________________________________________________________________________________________________
Vehicle Accident at 8th and Pittsburgh
May 5, 2012
One driver was sent to the hospital after this two car accident at the intersection of West 8th & Pittsburgh Avenue on Saturday morning. Crews assisted with patient care and traffic control. _________________________________________________________________________________________________
Accident at 12th and Pittsburgh
May 4, 2012
Late Friday evening, crews from West Lake responded to West 12th and Pittsburgh Avenue for this 2 car accident. Members assessed patients and assisted with traffic control and debris clean-up. _________________________________________________________________________________________________
WLFD Responds to 12th and Peninsula MVA
May 4, 2012
West Lake & MPS responded on 4/25 to this minor accident at W 12th & Peninsula. One person was transported to the hospital while crews assisted MPD with traffic control. __________________________________________________________________________________________________
Accident at 12th and Powell Avenue
May 3, 2012
Last Thursday, West Lake and Millcreek Paramedic Service responded to this accident that occurred near West 12th and Powell Avenue. __________________________________________________________________________________________________
Apparatus Updates
May 2, 2012
Engine 482 returned home after almost a month in Wisconsin at Marion getting repairs and upgrades. Over the past few years, all the emergency warning lights have been converted to LED, and recently a new WHELEN light bar has been placed on the engine, completing the LED conversion. In addition to the new light bar, new LED brow lights under the light bar, LED spotlights in the rear, a rear yellow directional stick, chevrons for safety and and LED scene lights have all been added to the engine. All of the electricity was re-wired and the truck is currently waiting for parts for an automatic deck gun.
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Structure Fire on Roslyn Avenue
April 19, 2012
On April 19th, shortly after 1AM, West Lake and West Ridge responded to Roslyn Avenue for a residential house fire. The first arriving crews were met with heavy fire and smoke conditions. Crews worked quickly to bring this blaze under control. While the fire was under control in under 30 minutes, companies remained on scene for several hours to perform salvage and overhaul.
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West Lake Receives Poem
April 18, 2012
West Lake has been fortunate enough to receive a gift from a local family. 10 year old Bethany Masterson from Grandview Elementary School wrote this Poem, which has been honored by President Obama and his family. West Lake would like to thank Bethany and her family for this wonderful gift. __________________________________________________________________________________________________
WLFD Responds to Vehicle Accident
April 14, 2012
West Lake and MPS responded to this two car accident near Yorktown Plaza on Saturday afternoon. One person was transported to a local hospital while crews remained on scene for debris cleanup and traffic control. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________
Easter Egg Hunt at McDowell High School
April 7, 2012
On Saturday, Ladder 489 participated in a PR event at McDowell High School with West Ridge Fire Department and MPS. Thousands of kids and parents participated in this Easter Egg Hunt that had eggs dropped from a helicopter onto the football field. Kids enjoyed a morning filled with different games and fire safety review with members from West Lake & West Ridge.
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West Lake Assists West Ridge on Fire
April 6, 2012
Just as crews were clearing training on Friday afternoon, 483 and 489 responded to assist West Ridge for a residential fire on Crescent Drive. Crews assisted with suppression efforts along with overhaul. West Lake crews cleared in about 90 minutes.
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Afternoon Training
April 6, 2012
On Friday, several West Lake members participated in afternoon training, consisting of pump practice, aerial ops, and roof top operations.
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WLFD Responds to El Patio Motel
April 4, 2012
On Wednesday evening, West Lake Responded to El Patio Motel after a report of smoke on the second floor. Upon arrival, Chief 481 reported that a fire in an outside light had been extinguished by maintenance staff. West Lake crews checked for extension and cleared the scene in about 15 minutes. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________
Training on Ladder 489
April 2, 2012
On Monday afternoon, members from West Lake performed training on Ladder 489.
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First WLFD Easter Egg Hunt
March 31, 2012
On March 31st West Lake Auxiliary held there first Easter Egg Hunt at Station 48. The children enjoyed breakfast, crafts, hunting for eggs and the Easter Bunny.
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Fun After Wednesday Training
March 28, 2012
After a good night of training on Wednesday, several WLFD members enjoyed dinner together. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________
WLFD Responds to House Fire
March 25, 2012
On Sunday morning, West Lake and West Ridge responded to a fire in a two story home on West Lake Road. 483's crew contained the fire to the room of origin. Responding companies remained on scene for approximately 60 minutes performing ventilation and overhaul. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________
Minor Accident at West 6th and Peninsula
March 24, 2012
West Lake responded to this minor accident on Saturday afternoon at West 6th Street and Peninsula Drive. All occupants escaped injury. Crews from West Lake handled debris clean-up and traffic control until the vehicles were removed from roadway. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________
Vehicle Accident on West Lake Road
March 23, 2012
Two people suffered minor injuries in this two car accident on Friday afternoon that occurred in the 2400 block of West 8th Street. Crews had to use the hurst tool to extricate one of the passengers from the vehicle. Chief 490 had command of this incident. __________________________________________________________________________________________________
Brush Fire on Lowell Avenue
March 22, 2012
West Lake responded to this small brush fire in the 1500 block of Lowell Avenue on Thursday evening. 483's crew was able to bring this blaze under control quickly and cleared the scene in 30 minutes. _________________________________________________________________________________________________
WLFD Sprinkler Training
March 21, 2012
On Wednesday, West Lake members finished sprinkler class with a tour of local sprinkled buildings and practicing shutting off sprinkler heads.
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Mobile Home Fire on Perinella Drive
March 16, 2012
West Lake responded to Perinella Drive on Friday evening for a mobile home fire. Crews were able to able to knock the fire down quickly while rescuing both of the family dogs from the building. West Ridge E-474 assisted with suppression efforts.
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Brush Fire on Strathmore Avenue
March 7, 2012
West Lake was sent to the 600 block of Strathmore Avenue on Wednesday afternoon for a brush fire. With temperatures in the 60's and winds reaching 30 mph, the suppression efforts of first arriving crews were hampered. As a result, Chief 490 called for assistance from Lake Shore and West Ridge FD's. Crews were on scene for almost two hours performing overhaul and wetting hot spots.
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Residential Structure Fire
February 28, 2012
On Tuesday, shortly after 5pm, units from Stations 46, 48 (West Lake), 50 (Lake Shore) and Millcreek Paramedics were dispatched to 3108 Garland Avenue for a reported structure fire. Deputy Chief 470 arrived on location and reported a one story residential structure with heavy fire showing from the rear of the structure. Tower 479 arrived on location and immediately went to work. The crew from 479 pulled an attack line and entered the structure through the front door. As the interior crew progressed towards the back of the house, the crew encountered heavy fire in the rear of the structure. Engine 474 arrived on location, laid in from the hydrant block away and supplied water to Tower 479. As the interior crew was knocking down the fire, a crew from 48 performed a search of the structure. Meanwhile, a second hand line along with additional personnel from 46, 48 and 50 setup on the C/D corner to start performing overhaul. Crews remained on scene until shortly after 7pm. DC 470 had Command. __________________________________________________________________________________________________
Vehicle Fire In Taco Bell Parking Lot
February 27, 2012
On Monday afternoon, 48L8 came across a working car fire in the parking lot of Taco Bell at West 12th Street and Peninsula Drive. Engine 482 and Engine 483 responded, an attack line was pulled and the fire was under control within minutes.
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Vehicle Accident on West Lake Road
February 19, 2012
On Sunday morning, West Lake responded to this one car accident in the 2900 block of West Lake Road. The driver was uninjured and crews remained on scene conducting traffic control and clean-up. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________
Structure Fire on Sterrettania Road
February 18, 2012
West Lake sent E-482 to Sterrettania Road on Saturday morning to assist West Ridge Fire Department. Crews arrived on scene to an out building fully involved with fire. West Lake assisted crews with water supply and overhaul operations. The scene was cleared in about 90 minutes.
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Rollover on Presque Isle State Park
January 31, 2012
On Tuesday, West Lake, along with MPS, was dispatched to Presque Isle State Park shortly before 2 pm for a rollover vehicle accident. Upon arrival, crews found one vehicle overturned with both occupants outside of vehicle suffering from minor injuries. Crews remained on scene until the vehicle and debris were removed. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________
Vehicle Accident on Haas Avenue
January 28, 2012
Just before midnight on Saturday, West Lake and MPS were sent to the 2900 block of
Haas Avenue for a vehicle accident. Upon arrival, crews found one vehicle
rolled over with heavy damage. One driver was transported to the hospital with moderate
injuries. Companies stayed on scene assisting Penelec and handling
debris cleanup. _________________________________________________________________________________
Fire Alarm Turns Into Warehouse Fire
January 27, 2012
On Friday afternoon, West Lake responded to warehouse on West 17th Street for a automatic fire alarm. Upon arrival of 489, crews found heavy smoke conditions inside of building. The assignment was upgraded, bringing mutual aid from Lake Shore and West Ridge fire departments. Crews found a fire inside of the warehouse that was kept in check by the automatic sprinkler system. Firefighters were on scene checking for extension and performing ventilation for almost two hours. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________
Smoke at Bel Aire Hotel
January 13, 2012
West Lake responded to the Bel Aire Hotel shortly before noon for a reported fire in kitchen area. Chief 490 arrived on scene and reported heavy smoke conditions inside of building. Crews were able to determine that an overheated HVAC Unit on roof was the cause of all the smoke. West Lake was assisted by LSFD & WRFD.
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West Lake Assists Fairview Fire Dept.
January 3, 2012
West Lake sent Engine 482 to assist Fairview Fire Department on a fire Tuesday evening. West Lake's crew stood-by as RIT, while firefighters from Fairview and other mutual aid departments extinguished the fire.
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Vehicle Accident at 12th and Yorktown
December 31, 2011
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WLFD Responds to 12th and Yorktown MVA
Dryer Fire at Envisions Hair Salon
Two Vehicle Accident on West 12th Street
Vehicle Accident at 12th and Oregon
West Lake Responds to Two-Vehicle MVA
December 10, 2011
Both drivers escaped injury when these two vehicles collided at West 6th Street and Peninsula Drive shortly before midnight on December 10th.
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MVA at West 12th and Oregon
December 10, 2011
On December 10th, West Lake responded to West 12th and Oregon or this two car accident. Crews from West Lake assisted with patient assessment and traffic control.
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Vehicle Accident on Peninsula Drive
December 8, 2011
West Lake and MPS responded to this 2 car accident on 12/08 in the 1400 blk of Peninsula Dr. One driver was transported for minor injuries. West Lake crews remained on scene for debris clean-up and traffic control.
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Vehicle Accident on West Lake Road
November 26, 2011
Around 3am on Saturday night, West Lake Fire Department responded to the 3100 block of West Lake Road for a one care vehicle accident. While MPD investigated the incident, crews assisted with traffic control and debris clean-up.
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Kitchen Fire on King Arthur Drive
November 24, 2011
Early Thanksgiving morning, Engine 482 assisted West Ridge for a kitchen fire on King Arthur Drive. West Lake's crew assisted with ventilation and cleared the scene in approximately 20 minutes.