West Lake Fire Department

Erie, PA

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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

 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

 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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Iron Empire Clothing “Family Crest Shirts”

 November 22, 2017

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...]

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Open House – 2017

 October 14, 2017

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...]

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Dryer Fire in the First Due

 September 30, 2017

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...]

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Structure Fire assist West Ridge

 September 26, 2017

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...]

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Members Complete EMT-Basic Course

 September 23, 2017

The men and women of West Lake would like to congratulate the following members on completing the EMT Course that was hosted by the department. Firefighter Dan Wingenbach, Firefighter Jamie Hultberg, Firefighter Lee Montgomery, Firefighter Shawn Matthews and Lieutenant Joe … [Read more...]

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MVA Rollover

 September 21, 2017

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...]

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Alert II – Aircraft Emergency

 September 21, 2017

***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...]

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Car vs. Building

 September 14, 2017

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...]

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16 Years Later – 09/11/01 (Never Forget)

 September 10, 2017

Tomorrow marks 16 years since the attacks of September 11th, 2001. Please join West Lake and the other Millcreek Township Fire Departments at West 12th and Peninsula (in Millcreek Township) for our annual memorial tribute. The memorial will start at 6:00pm. Join us and have … [Read more...]

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Multiple Structure Fires in 24 Hours

 September 1, 2017

Ladder 489 assisted Kearsarge Fire Department on a working fire. Ladder 489's crew assisted with overhaul. Around 0730 this morning, Ladder 489 and Engine 482 responded to assist West Ridge Fire Department on smoke in the building at the First Student. Ladder 489 arrived on … [Read more...]

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2017 Banquet – 80 Years of Service

 August 26, 2017

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...]

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Rest in Peace, Chief Robert D. Vitron

 August 23, 2017

It is with deep sorrow to announce the untimely passing of Honorary Chief Robert D. Vitron on Monday August 21, 2017. Chief Vitron was a member with West Lake for the past 47 years, and had held every position in the department at one time. Rest in Peace, Chief. … [Read more...]

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West Lake Fire Department

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West Lake Fire Department

Active Company Officers for 2020.

480 - Dominic Quadri
481 - Dennis Albrewczynski
490 - Chris Hermann
Secretary - Kirk McCaslin
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Congratulations all

OUTSTANDING JOB, GREAT JOB Chiefs !!!!!

Congrats all

Congratulations 🎉

Congrats!

Congratulations 🎉

Congratulations!!

Congrats to all.

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Congratulations guys

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West Lake Fire Department

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West Lake Fire Department

Associate Company Officers for 2020.

President - Scott Kelso
Vice President - Dennis Albrewczynski
Secretary - Kirk McCaslin
Treasurer - Rick Trohoske

Board of Directors
Dan Wingenbach
Kirk McCaslin
Dennis Albrewczynski
Russell Rison
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Congratulations all!

The department is in good hands.

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congrats to all ,keep up the good work here

Rison is a fixture there. Lol

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3762 West Lake Road
Erie, PA 16505

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