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Erie, PA

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Welcome!    This is the new official website for the West Lake Fire Department. If there are any questions, comments or suggestions, please feel free to contact the webmasters. You can find the contact information under in the “about” section. Thank you for visiting! Enjoy!

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Pump Training – Saturday April 21st, 2018

Pump Training – Saturday April 21st, 2018

 April 23, 2018

Members took advantage of the warmer weather this morning and took to the streets to train. Members aspiring to become drivers on the Engines were instructed on pump operations and had the chance to begin their pump training. Members also had the chance to pull hand lines and use … [Read more...]

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Vehicle Accident with Rollover

Vehicle Accident with Rollover

 April 14, 2018

At approximately 0620 hours West Lake was dispatched to the 4100 block of West 12th Street for a vehicle accident. Chief 481 responded upon dispatched and arrived on location to find two vehicles with moderate damage, one vehicle on its roof and one vehicle that sheared three … [Read more...]

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RIT Assist to Fairview

RIT Assist to Fairview

 April 12, 2018

At approximately 0443 hours, West Lake was dispatched for RIT to assist Fairview Fire Department on a structure fire. Ladder 489 responded and arrived on location. Crews from multiple departments were already on scene for approximately 40 minutes prior to West Lake being … [Read more...]

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2018 Golf Scramble!

2018 Golf Scramble!

 April 10, 2018

We are excited to present our annual golf tournament for 2018! The golf tournament is one of West Lake's biggest fundraisers each year. As a volunteer, non-profit organization, we depend on fundraisers and donations to keep the fire department financially running. Money raised … [Read more...]

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New Engine 483 Arrives

New Engine 483 Arrives

 April 8, 2018

West Lake is pleased to share the arrival of the new Engine 483. 483 is a 2017 Marion Rescue/Pumper, custom built for West Lake Fire Department. This new apparatus will be replacing "Old 483" which is twenty years old. The new engine will provide members more resources while … [Read more...]

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Commercial Structure Fire in the 44 District

Commercial Structure Fire in the 44 District

 April 6, 2018

April 6th, 2018 - Shortly after 1400 hours West Lake was dispatched to assist Kearsarge on a reported structure fire at Cheddar's Restaurant. Ladder 489 responded upon dispatch. Chief 441 arrived on location and reported smoke showing. Advised that the fire originated in a … [Read more...]

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Join Today! Make a Difference!

Join Today! Make a Difference!

 April 2, 2018

We are accepting applications for new membership! West Lake Fire Department is a 100% volunteer department located in Northwest Millcreek Township. We operate out of two fire stations and have approximately 32 active firefighters! Have you always wanted to make a difference in … [Read more...]

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Structure Fire – Mobile Home

Structure Fire – Mobile Home

 March 14, 2018

3/11/2018 - Around 07:30, West Lake was dispatched for a smoke investigation in the area of West 12th Street at Marshall Drive. Erie Airport called it in stating there was a large amount of black smoke in the area. Millcreek Police and Erie Airport Police arrived and notified … [Read more...]

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Ice Rescue and Emergency Response Class

Ice Rescue and Emergency Response Class

 December 23, 2017

Ice Rescue and Emergency Response Hosted by Alleghany Water Rescue Training Jan 27, 2018 - Jan 28, 2018 09:00 both dates IRER is a technician level class . You will need to have the following to attend . 18 Y/O WRER Cert . Be in very good health this is hands on … [Read more...]

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Active Shooter Training

 December 20, 2017

The men and women of West Lake are participating in an Active Shooter Preparedness Training tonight for drill. Thank you to the Instructor, Tom Wager for taking the time to teach our members on this important topic. … [Read more...]

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Water Rescue – Presque Isle State Park, Beach 11

 December 19, 2017

At 14:45, West Lake, MPS and USCG Station Erie were dispatched for a water rescue on Presque Isle State Park - Beach 11. Initial reports of two persons in the water. Truck 487 responded moments after dispatch, along with Rescue 485 and Boat 498. Lake Shore Truck 505 responded … [Read more...]

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For Sale – Engine 483

For Sale – Engine 483

 December 18, 2017

1997 KME Renegade Pumper 6 Man MFD Cab with 12” raised roof Cummins C8.3, 300 HP 6 cylinder turbo diesel Allison MD-3060P automatic transmission Hale single stage 1500 GPM Pump, 750 gallon poly tank Built-in foam educator with 30 gallon tank Onan diesel 7.5 kw … [Read more...]

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2018 Elections Held

 December 6, 2017

Annual elections were held tonight for 2018 Chiefs Office. 2018 will bring two new faces to the Chief Office at West Lake. Chief of Department (480): Richard C. Schau 1st Assistant Chief (481): Dominic C. Quadri 2nd Assistant Chief (490): Dennis Albrewczynski Also, … [Read more...]

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Multi-Family Residential Structure Fire

Multi-Family Residential Structure Fire

 November 24, 2017

West Lake was dispatched for a structure fire in a multi-family residential building around 1045 this morning in the first due. Engine 482 arrived on location and found moderate smoke conditions inside on the first floor. Ladder 489 arrived and set up for aerial operations and … [Read more...]

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Vehicle into a Building

Vehicle into a Building

 November 23, 2017

This afternoon, West Lake and MPS were dispatched to the CVS Store at 1111 Peninsula Drive for a car into the building. Rescue 485, Truck 487 and Engine 483 responded upon dispatched. Chief 480 arrived and reported a single vehicle into the building with moderate … [Read more...]

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Each year, West Lake firefighters spend thousands of hours training, making sure their skills are excellent for when they are needed. This past Saturday was no different! Members spent the day at West Lake Middle School pulling hose lines, pumping the new Engine, etc.

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Pump Training – Saturday April 21st, 2018

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Pump Training – Saturday April 21st, 2018 April 23, 2018Members took advantage of the warmer weather this morning and took to the streets to train. Members aspiring to become drivers on the Engines were instructed on pump operations and had the chance to begin their pump training. Members also h....
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Some great information on volunteer fire departments! Remember folks, ALL of your Millcreek Township Departments are volunteer and rely on your support! Apply today and "answer the call!"There’s a fire. You call for help. Who answers? The vast majority of Americans live in places that don’t have a single firefighter on the payroll.… ... See MoreSee Less

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Throwback Thursday! Making the "rescue" on a training drill at Villa High School. ... See MoreSee Less

Throwback Thursday!  Making the rescue on a training drill at Villa High School.
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I remember when they did that drill. the girls loved being rescued.

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