West Lake Fire Department

This past weekend, several members took on the 6th Annual Barber Beast on the Bay obstacle course at Presque Isle State Park. All three were successful in "Slaying the Beast"! … [Read more...]

The EJ Mascaro Scholarship Fund, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that is dedicated to sending firefighters from across the country to training, such as FDIC. The Scholarship Fund was created by Mikey Lyons, not only one of EJ’s best friends, but a former West Lake … [Read more...]

Another busy weekend of training for members as FF Lee Montgomery participated in a Structural Burn Class held in McKean. Probationary FF Morgan McCormick, JR FF Joe Albrewczynski and Assistant Chief Dennis Albrewczynski finished up a Vehicle Rescue Operations Class. These … [Read more...]

The men and women of West Lake would like to send our condolences to the family, friends and fellow officers of Erie Police Officer Mike Conway who passed away last night on duty due to medical reasons. Rest In Peace. … [Read more...]

The last 16 hours has kept several Millcreek Fire Departments busy. At 00:30, West Lake was dispatched for an engine to assist West Ridge Fire Department on a structure fire in the 3200 Block of Asbury Road. Chief 490 arrived and reported smoke in the attic. Engine 482 … [Read more...]

Recently, we took delivery of a new rescue boat, Sealegs. Sealegs is an amphibious craft which can transition from either land to water or water to land. This will help our department serve the community more efficiently, and cut our response time to water … [Read more...]

Last night crews trained on aircraft emergencies using the bus as a simulated plane. Big thanks to Chief Karotko from the Airport for some very worthwhile training. … [Read more...]

Engine 482 with a crew of six (6) is currently staffing Fairview Fire Department while West County Fire Departments are working a structure fire at the Presbyterian Church in Girard Township. Multiple departments on scene from Erie County and Ohio. … [Read more...]

***Celebrity Bartending Benefit*** Please join us on Sunday, August 5th, 2018 at the UGLY TUNA TAVERN from 3:00pm to 7:00pm for the 2nd annual celebrity bartending event. - Food specials - 50/50's - $3.00 16oz Miller Lite - Dunk tank! - LIVE MUSIC from 4:00pm to 7:00pm … [Read more...]

Tuesday June 19th, 2018 - West Lake was dispatched by Erie County Department of Public Safety to the 3000 Block of West Lake Road for a tractor trailer into a pole with wires down. Truck 487 responded and arrived on location to report a tractor trailer that had caught wires and … [Read more...]

Tuesday June 19th, 2018 - West Lake was dispatched to the intersection of West 8th St @ Peninsula Dr for a reported accident with injuries. Truck 487 and Engine 483 responded. Truck 487 arrived on location to report two vehicles with moderate damage, with one into a pole. … [Read more...]

Sunday June 17th, 2017 - At 0209 West Lake was dispathed to the 3300 Block of West Lake Road for a vehicle accident with entrapment. 481 responded and dispatch advised reports of two vehicles head on with entrapment. 481 arrived on location and reported two vehicles head on with … [Read more...]

West Lake was dispatched for a reported structure fire in the 2700 block of West 16th Street. Chief 480 responded. Engines 482 and 502 (Lake Shore) along with Tower 479 (West Ridge) responded. Chief 480 arrived on scene and investigated. 480 found they had a fire in the HVAC unit … [Read more...]

May 29th, 2018 - West Lake was dispatched at 1156 to the intersection of West 16th St and Peninsula Drive for a reported vehicle accident involving a passenger vehicle and two tractor trailers. Chief 490 responded and dispatch advised that there was a hazmat leak on scene. Engine … [Read more...]