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...]

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...]

Chief Schau and Lieutenant Carne pictured with Erie Police Officers unveiling Iron Empire Clothing new family crest shirts. $5.00 of each purchase will be donated to a charity for Police and Fire in honor of those who have made the ultimate sacrifice. Thank you from the … [Read more...]

This past Saturday West Lake held our open house / Kids day. We had an amazing turn out from the community! Everyone had a blast and we would like to thank each and everyone of you for coming out! The kids has a chance to enjoy the bounce houses, sit in the fire trucks and even … [Read more...]

Around 1:45pm West Lake was dispatched for a commercial structure fire in the 3000 block of West Lake Road. Chief 481 arrived on location with smoke showing. Engine 482 responded and arrived on location. Crews were met with heavy smoke upon entering the building. Tower 479 (West … [Read more...]

Engine 482 and Engine 483 assisted West Ridge Fire Department on a residential structure fire in the 5200 block of Millfair Road. Engine 482 arrived 2nd due and performed a reverse lay from Engine 472 to the hydrant. Engine 482’s crew laddered the building and went to the … [Read more...]

Around 530 tonight West Lake was dispatched for a motor vehicle accident with rollover. Engine 483 responded and Chief 470 (West Ridge) reported two vehicles with heavy damage and rollover no entrapment. Lake Shore 507 was in the area and responded. Engine 483 arrived on Scene … [Read more...]

***Alert II - Aircraft Emergency*** Chief 820 (Erie International Airport Fire Department) notified Erie County Dispatch of an Alert II - Aircraft Emergency at Erie International. Chief 820 reported an incoming aircraft with 30+ souls on board, with an engine failure. West … [Read more...]

West Lake was dispatched to the 2800 Block of West 8th around 2pm for a reported car vs. building. Rescue 485 and Chief 480 responded upon dispatch. Chief 480 arrived and reported a vehicle completely into the building with significant structural damage. Rescue 485s crew took … [Read more...]

West Lake hosted our 80th Anniversary Banquet at the Bel-Aire Clarion Hotel. Members, their families and specials guests gathered to celebrate the departments history. Guests enjoyed a cock-tail hour, plated dinner, presentations of the departments history, service awards and … [Read more...]