Water Rescue on Presque Isle
April 12, 2008
On Saturday, several anglers took to local streams & lakes for Pennsylvania's opening day of Trout Season. West Lake along with crews from various agencies were dispatched to the PISP west basin pond for a capsized canoe with two people still in the water. Upon arrival of Rescue 1 & MPS, Presque Isle PD had both subjects out of the water. MPS assessed both victims and the scene was turned over to the PA Fish & Boat Commission.
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WLFD Training
April 9, 2008
Crews from West Lake trained this evening at a vacant house in our district. Lt. Yacobozzi & Lt. Phillips had crews training on search & rescue techniques along with hose line advancement in smoke like conditions.
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Vehicle Accident at West 8th and Wyoming
April 9, 2008
On Wednesday morning, crews from West Lake & MPS were dispatched to W 8th & Wyoming for a MVA. One person was transported to a local hospital for minor injuries and crews assisted with clean-up. L-1 had command of this incident.
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Line Of Duty Death
April 8, 2008
Our deepest thoughts and prayers go out to the Crotty family & the Lawrence Park Fire Department.
More Information
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Vehicle Accident On West 12th Street
April 4, 2008
West Lake along with MPS was dispatched to the 4300 block of West 12th Street for a two vehicle accident. Upon arrival, Rescue 1 found two vehicles with minor damage. Rescue 1 assessed one patient and assisted with traffic control.
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WLFD Responds to Pole Fire
April 2, 2008
High winds today caused this pole to catch fire in the 1500 block of Lowell Ave. Crews from West Lake responded to the scene and stood by until Penelec got the situation under control.
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Structure Fire at Night Flights
April 2, 2008
Today, West Lake was dispatched to Night Flights Bar for smoke in the building. Upon arrival, Chief 480 discovered that there was a fire in the restroom which had been extinguished. Crews checked for extension and performed ventilation. Chief 480 had command. This incident is currently being investigated by Millcreek Police Dept.
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Truck 2 Assists LSFD
March 27, 2008
Around 11:30 on Thursday, Truck 2 was dispatched to assist Lake Shore Fire Dept. for smoke in the house on Central Dr. Upon arrival, Chief 500 reported a working basement fire. Engine 53 crew was able to hold fire in the basement. Truck 2 assisted interior crews with ventilation and overhaul. Crews worked for about 2 hours. Chief 500 had command.
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Ice Storm Hits Erie
March 4th, 2008
On March 4th, the Erie Area was blanketed with a 1/2 inch of ice. This left thousands of people without power and kept crews busy at West Lake. The Fire Station was opened by the American Red Cross & EMA as a warming shelter.
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House Fire on Argyle Avenue
March 2, 2008
Sunday evening, crews from West Lake & West Ridge responded to a house fire on Argyle Ave. Due to the quick action of Engine 9's crew, they were able to hold the fire to the first floor kitchen area. Chief 481 had command.
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WLFD Responds to Car Fire
March 1, 2008
Early Saturday morning, crews from West Lake battled a vehicle fire on Powell Ave. Chief 480 had command.
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Rescue 3 News Conference
February 19, 2008
Today, West Lake held a press conference for the official receiving of Rescue 3. A special thank you goes out to everyone who was involved in making the purchase of this Rescue Boat possible. Check out the articles and the videos on the new ice rescue boat at these locations:
Article 1 Article 2
Video 1 Video 2
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Ice Rescue Training
February 16, 2008
On Saturday, Assistant Chief Trohoske held a training session for Rescue Boat 3 and the new ice rescue equipment. Crews practiced driving Rescue 3 on the frozen lake and also tried the new ice rescue suits. Check out the photo gallery for more pictures!
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Shed Fire on Filmore Avenue
February 13, 2008
Quick work by crews from West Lake were able to keep this fire in check on Wednesday evening. Chief 490 had command of this incident.
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Flooding at 14th & Marshall
February 7, 2008
After receiving more than 2 inches of rain over night, crews were sent to Marshall drive for flooding problems. This scene was turned over to Millcreek EMA.
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WLFD Responds to Basement Fire
February 7, 2008
West Lake & Lake Shore were dispatched shortly after 8 am Wednesday morning for a house fire on Watson Rd. Chief 481 arrived on scene and confirmed a basement fire. Crews made an aggressive attack and held the fire to the basement. Crews remained on scene for about two hours performing overhaul. Chief 480 had command of this incident.
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Roof Fire on West 12th Street
February 5, 2008
West Lake was dispatched to 2566 W 12th for a roof fire around 6pm today. Upon arrival of Chief 490, he confirmed a working fire on the roof. The fire was contained by crews to a large HVAC unit. Crews remained on scene for about an hour checking the interior for extension. Chief 490 had command.
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WLFD assists West Ridge
January 31, 2008
West Lake assisted West Ridge and Kearsarge Fire Departments at a working multi-unit townhouse fire on Thursday evening. A aggressive interior attack by E-442 & Tower 10 crews was able to contain the fire to the unit of origin. E-9 assisted with overhaul on the 1st & 2nd floors. Chief 461 had command. It looks like careless cooking was to blame for this blaze.
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Chimney Fire on Clifton Drive
January 24, 2008
Today, West Lake handled 3 calls at once with help from WRFD & LSFD. An EMS call, fire alarm & chimney fire all were dispatched with in about 15 mins of each other. The cause of the chimmney fire was an overloaded flue.
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WLFD assists West Ridge
January 23, 2008
West Lake responded with West Ridge Fire Department today for smoke in the residence on Amherst Drive. A faulty washing machine motor was the culprit.
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Rescue 5 Assists WRFD
January 17, 2008
Around 11:30pm on January 17, West Ridge along with Emergycare and Millcreek Paramedics responded to the 4300 block of West Ridge Road for a vehicle into a pole with entrapment. As E-17 pulled out of Headquarters Station, Rescue 5 passed the firehouse in the opposite direction. Seeing this, Engine 17 requested permission from Chief 463 to respond special due to the MVA for manpower.
Photo and Story courtesy of Rob Hornaman
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WLFD Responds to Kitchen Fire
January 17, 2008
On Thursday afternoon, West Lake, along with West Ridge & Lake Shore Fire Departments, was dispatched to 1215 Chelsea Ave for a kitchen fire. After the arrival of Chiefs from West Ridge & West Lake it was determined that the fire in the oven was out. Engine 9 was held on scene for some ventilation.
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WLFD Assists West Ridge for House Fire
January 16, 2008
West Lake responded with West Ridge to a house fire on Fielder Dr on Wednesday evening. A quick interior attack by Eng. 9 crew held the fire damage to the kitchen of the home even though there was extensive smoke & water damage though-out the house. Chief 460 had command. Careless cooking may have been the cause of this blaze.
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Vehicle Accident in Front of KFC
January 16, 2008
While firefighters were investigating a CO call, two vehicles collided about a block away. There were no injuries with this accident and Rescue 1's crew handled debris cleanup.
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CO Call at Robertson's Kitchen
January 16, 2008
West Lake was dispatched to Robertson's Kitchens on Wednesday for possible CO in the building. After investigating with National Fuel, it was determined that the store had a faulty furnace and hot water tank. The service was shut off to the business until repairs could be made.
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Vehicle Accident at 12th and Harper
January 15, 2008
On Tuesday, West Lake was dispatched for a vehicle fire at W 12th & Harper Dr. Upon arrival of Chief 480, it was discovered that the fire was out but the vehicle which had just left the repair shop was not drivable.
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Transformer Fire at Eat 'n Park
January 10, 2008
Around 1330 Hours today, West Lake was dispatched for smoke in the building at Eat 'n Park Restaurant. Upon Arrival, West Lake Crews discovered that a transformer had exploded and was still on fire alone the outside of the building. The power surge also caused electrical problems on the inside of the restaurant. Penelec arrived on scene and West Lake was then able to extinguish the fire.
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Three WLFD Members Obtain Firefighter II
January 5, 2008
Congratulations to Lieutenant Chris Hermann, former Chief Darryl Tavernese, and firefighter Jeff Cole. They recently achieved state certification at the Firefighter II level. Tavernese obtained his Firefighter I certification several years ago along with former Assistant Chief Al Behr. Cole and Hermann were certified at the Firefighter I level in 2006.
The certification process, in addition to improving the certified members’ knowledge and skills, assists the fire department in its standing for grant applications. West Lake has achieved status as a “participating department” under the Pennsylvania State Fire Commissioner’s certification program, and as a result can display the program’s Keystone logo on its vehicle apparatus.
April 12, 2008
On Saturday, several anglers took to local streams & lakes for Pennsylvania's opening day of Trout Season. West Lake along with crews from various agencies were dispatched to the PISP west basin pond for a capsized canoe with two people still in the water. Upon arrival of Rescue 1 & MPS, Presque Isle PD had both subjects out of the water. MPS assessed both victims and the scene was turned over to the PA Fish & Boat Commission.
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WLFD Training
April 9, 2008
Crews from West Lake trained this evening at a vacant house in our district. Lt. Yacobozzi & Lt. Phillips had crews training on search & rescue techniques along with hose line advancement in smoke like conditions.
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Vehicle Accident at West 8th and Wyoming
April 9, 2008
On Wednesday morning, crews from West Lake & MPS were dispatched to W 8th & Wyoming for a MVA. One person was transported to a local hospital for minor injuries and crews assisted with clean-up. L-1 had command of this incident.
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Line Of Duty Death
April 8, 2008
Our deepest thoughts and prayers go out to the Crotty family & the Lawrence Park Fire Department.
More Information
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Vehicle Accident On West 12th Street
April 4, 2008
West Lake along with MPS was dispatched to the 4300 block of West 12th Street for a two vehicle accident. Upon arrival, Rescue 1 found two vehicles with minor damage. Rescue 1 assessed one patient and assisted with traffic control.
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WLFD Responds to Pole Fire
April 2, 2008
High winds today caused this pole to catch fire in the 1500 block of Lowell Ave. Crews from West Lake responded to the scene and stood by until Penelec got the situation under control.
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Structure Fire at Night Flights
April 2, 2008
Today, West Lake was dispatched to Night Flights Bar for smoke in the building. Upon arrival, Chief 480 discovered that there was a fire in the restroom which had been extinguished. Crews checked for extension and performed ventilation. Chief 480 had command. This incident is currently being investigated by Millcreek Police Dept.
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Truck 2 Assists LSFD
March 27, 2008
Around 11:30 on Thursday, Truck 2 was dispatched to assist Lake Shore Fire Dept. for smoke in the house on Central Dr. Upon arrival, Chief 500 reported a working basement fire. Engine 53 crew was able to hold fire in the basement. Truck 2 assisted interior crews with ventilation and overhaul. Crews worked for about 2 hours. Chief 500 had command.
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Ice Storm Hits Erie
March 4th, 2008
On March 4th, the Erie Area was blanketed with a 1/2 inch of ice. This left thousands of people without power and kept crews busy at West Lake. The Fire Station was opened by the American Red Cross & EMA as a warming shelter.
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House Fire on Argyle Avenue
March 2, 2008
Sunday evening, crews from West Lake & West Ridge responded to a house fire on Argyle Ave. Due to the quick action of Engine 9's crew, they were able to hold the fire to the first floor kitchen area. Chief 481 had command.
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WLFD Responds to Car Fire
March 1, 2008
Early Saturday morning, crews from West Lake battled a vehicle fire on Powell Ave. Chief 480 had command.
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Rescue 3 News Conference
February 19, 2008
Today, West Lake held a press conference for the official receiving of Rescue 3. A special thank you goes out to everyone who was involved in making the purchase of this Rescue Boat possible. Check out the articles and the videos on the new ice rescue boat at these locations:
Article 1 Article 2
Video 1 Video 2
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Ice Rescue Training
February 16, 2008
On Saturday, Assistant Chief Trohoske held a training session for Rescue Boat 3 and the new ice rescue equipment. Crews practiced driving Rescue 3 on the frozen lake and also tried the new ice rescue suits. Check out the photo gallery for more pictures!
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Shed Fire on Filmore Avenue
February 13, 2008
Quick work by crews from West Lake were able to keep this fire in check on Wednesday evening. Chief 490 had command of this incident.
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Flooding at 14th & Marshall
February 7, 2008
After receiving more than 2 inches of rain over night, crews were sent to Marshall drive for flooding problems. This scene was turned over to Millcreek EMA.
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WLFD Responds to Basement Fire
February 7, 2008
West Lake & Lake Shore were dispatched shortly after 8 am Wednesday morning for a house fire on Watson Rd. Chief 481 arrived on scene and confirmed a basement fire. Crews made an aggressive attack and held the fire to the basement. Crews remained on scene for about two hours performing overhaul. Chief 480 had command of this incident.
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Roof Fire on West 12th Street
February 5, 2008
West Lake was dispatched to 2566 W 12th for a roof fire around 6pm today. Upon arrival of Chief 490, he confirmed a working fire on the roof. The fire was contained by crews to a large HVAC unit. Crews remained on scene for about an hour checking the interior for extension. Chief 490 had command.
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WLFD assists West Ridge
January 31, 2008
West Lake assisted West Ridge and Kearsarge Fire Departments at a working multi-unit townhouse fire on Thursday evening. A aggressive interior attack by E-442 & Tower 10 crews was able to contain the fire to the unit of origin. E-9 assisted with overhaul on the 1st & 2nd floors. Chief 461 had command. It looks like careless cooking was to blame for this blaze.
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Chimney Fire on Clifton Drive
January 24, 2008
Today, West Lake handled 3 calls at once with help from WRFD & LSFD. An EMS call, fire alarm & chimney fire all were dispatched with in about 15 mins of each other. The cause of the chimmney fire was an overloaded flue.
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WLFD assists West Ridge
January 23, 2008
West Lake responded with West Ridge Fire Department today for smoke in the residence on Amherst Drive. A faulty washing machine motor was the culprit.
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Rescue 5 Assists WRFD
January 17, 2008
Around 11:30pm on January 17, West Ridge along with Emergycare and Millcreek Paramedics responded to the 4300 block of West Ridge Road for a vehicle into a pole with entrapment. As E-17 pulled out of Headquarters Station, Rescue 5 passed the firehouse in the opposite direction. Seeing this, Engine 17 requested permission from Chief 463 to respond special due to the MVA for manpower.
Photo and Story courtesy of Rob Hornaman
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WLFD Responds to Kitchen Fire
January 17, 2008
On Thursday afternoon, West Lake, along with West Ridge & Lake Shore Fire Departments, was dispatched to 1215 Chelsea Ave for a kitchen fire. After the arrival of Chiefs from West Ridge & West Lake it was determined that the fire in the oven was out. Engine 9 was held on scene for some ventilation.
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WLFD Assists West Ridge for House Fire
January 16, 2008
West Lake responded with West Ridge to a house fire on Fielder Dr on Wednesday evening. A quick interior attack by Eng. 9 crew held the fire damage to the kitchen of the home even though there was extensive smoke & water damage though-out the house. Chief 460 had command. Careless cooking may have been the cause of this blaze.
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Vehicle Accident in Front of KFC
January 16, 2008
While firefighters were investigating a CO call, two vehicles collided about a block away. There were no injuries with this accident and Rescue 1's crew handled debris cleanup.
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CO Call at Robertson's Kitchen
January 16, 2008
West Lake was dispatched to Robertson's Kitchens on Wednesday for possible CO in the building. After investigating with National Fuel, it was determined that the store had a faulty furnace and hot water tank. The service was shut off to the business until repairs could be made.
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Vehicle Accident at 12th and Harper
January 15, 2008
On Tuesday, West Lake was dispatched for a vehicle fire at W 12th & Harper Dr. Upon arrival of Chief 480, it was discovered that the fire was out but the vehicle which had just left the repair shop was not drivable.
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Transformer Fire at Eat 'n Park
January 10, 2008
Around 1330 Hours today, West Lake was dispatched for smoke in the building at Eat 'n Park Restaurant. Upon Arrival, West Lake Crews discovered that a transformer had exploded and was still on fire alone the outside of the building. The power surge also caused electrical problems on the inside of the restaurant. Penelec arrived on scene and West Lake was then able to extinguish the fire.
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Three WLFD Members Obtain Firefighter II
January 5, 2008
Congratulations to Lieutenant Chris Hermann, former Chief Darryl Tavernese, and firefighter Jeff Cole. They recently achieved state certification at the Firefighter II level. Tavernese obtained his Firefighter I certification several years ago along with former Assistant Chief Al Behr. Cole and Hermann were certified at the Firefighter I level in 2006.
The certification process, in addition to improving the certified members’ knowledge and skills, assists the fire department in its standing for grant applications. West Lake has achieved status as a “participating department” under the Pennsylvania State Fire Commissioner’s certification program, and as a result can display the program’s Keystone logo on its vehicle apparatus.
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Fast Team to McKean Fire
December 31, 2007
On New Years Eve, West Lake responded as a fast team to a structure fire in Mckean. Multiple agencies responded to this fire including McKean, Edinboro, Fairview, and West Ridge. Photos courtesy of Fairview Fire Department.
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WLFD Receives Grant
December 28, 2007
It's official, West Lake Fire Department was awarded a grant for $157,157.00 from the Department of Homeland Security. This grant will be used to purchase new MSA air packs, a new accountability system, and RIT packs.
A Special thanks & Congratulations to Jeff Cole & Kirk McCaslin for their hard work and dedication on making this grant happen.
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Rescue 3 Training
December 15th, 2007
Assistant Chief Trohoske and Ex-Chief Joslin held a training session for WLFD’s new ice rescue boat, Rescue 3, on Saturday. After an hour classroom session reviewing the statistics, controls, and maintenance of the boat the crew hitched the boats trailer to Truck 7 and proceeded to Niagara Boat Launch. Rescue 3 was tested on the bay with multiple firefighters going through drivers training.
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Rescue Boat 3 Arrives
December 6th, 2007
On Monday, West Lake took delivery of their new Ice Rescue Boat. The boat was manufactured in Canada and is the first of its kind in the tri-state area. Tuesday crews from West Lake were able to take the boat into Presque Isle Bay for training. A special thanks goes out to Joe Weindorf & his staff along with Asst. Chief Trohoske for all their hard work in this project. Even though this boat is not in service yet, it will definitely become a true asset to all of our area. There will be more stories in the future about Rescue Boat 3.
December 31, 2007
On New Years Eve, West Lake responded as a fast team to a structure fire in Mckean. Multiple agencies responded to this fire including McKean, Edinboro, Fairview, and West Ridge. Photos courtesy of Fairview Fire Department.
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WLFD Receives Grant
December 28, 2007
It's official, West Lake Fire Department was awarded a grant for $157,157.00 from the Department of Homeland Security. This grant will be used to purchase new MSA air packs, a new accountability system, and RIT packs.
A Special thanks & Congratulations to Jeff Cole & Kirk McCaslin for their hard work and dedication on making this grant happen.
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Rescue 3 Training
December 15th, 2007
Assistant Chief Trohoske and Ex-Chief Joslin held a training session for WLFD’s new ice rescue boat, Rescue 3, on Saturday. After an hour classroom session reviewing the statistics, controls, and maintenance of the boat the crew hitched the boats trailer to Truck 7 and proceeded to Niagara Boat Launch. Rescue 3 was tested on the bay with multiple firefighters going through drivers training.
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Rescue Boat 3 Arrives
December 6th, 2007
On Monday, West Lake took delivery of their new Ice Rescue Boat. The boat was manufactured in Canada and is the first of its kind in the tri-state area. Tuesday crews from West Lake were able to take the boat into Presque Isle Bay for training. A special thanks goes out to Joe Weindorf & his staff along with Asst. Chief Trohoske for all their hard work in this project. Even though this boat is not in service yet, it will definitely become a true asset to all of our area. There will be more stories in the future about Rescue Boat 3.