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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!

Brush Fire extends to Detatched Garage

 September 13, 2021

on 9/13/21, West Lake and mutual aid were dispatched to the 4800 block of Wolf Road for a reported brush fire. Shortly after dispatch, Erie County 911 advised the caller reported that the fire was spreading fast. West Lake companies arrived on location and reported that the … [Read more...]

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Annual 9/11 Memorial

 September 11, 2021

On 09/11/21, Members from West Lake along with various surrounding agencies participated in the annual 9/11 memorial held at W. 12th Street and Peninsula Drive. About 15 years ago, members from West Lake started this tradition with Truck 2 and a single American Flag. 20 years … [Read more...]

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Firefighter Eric Huff Promoted

 September 2, 2021

Recently, Firefighter Eric Huff has been promoted from Firefighter to Lieutenant. Lieutenant Huff is now responsible for Engine 483. Lt. Huff has been an active member of West Lake for several years. Lt. Huff has prior experience from the Edinbor Fire Department. … [Read more...]

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Firefighter Jeff Peyton Passes Paramedic Program

 July 11, 2021

Congratulations to Firefighter Jeff Peyton who recently completed and passed the Pennsylvania Paramedic Course. Firefighter/Paramedic Peyton has been a member with West Lake for several years, and is currently an employee with Emergycare. Firefighter Peyton will be starting … [Read more...]

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Working Fire in First Due

 July 8, 2021

***Structure Fire*** Crews are currently responding to a working structure fire in the 1100 block of Shenk Avenue. Chief 480 on location, reporting a working fire on the first floor. Please avoid the area. … [Read more...]

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Working Fire in First Due

 July 6, 2021

***Structure Fire*** At approximately 11:55 this afternoon, West Lake (All Equipment), West Ridge Fire Department (Engine and Ladder), Lake Shore Fire Department (Ladder), Kearsarge Fire Department (Rescue), Kuhl Hose Fire Department (RIT), Millcreek Township 929, MPS and MPD … [Read more...]

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West Lake Fire Department
2 weeks ago
West Lake Fire Department

Throw Back Thursday! Although not a service we currently provide, EMS was a big part of the past of the West Lake Fire Department. Enjoy a look at many of the Squads that served us back in the day. ... See MoreSee Less

Throw Back Thursday!  Although not a service we currently provide, EMS was a big part of the past of the West Lake Fire Department.  Enjoy a look at many of the Squads that served us back in the day.Image attachmentImage attachment+7Image attachment
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I remember one night back in the 70s Dennis Bullock and myself were working at Erie Ambulance and got a MVA at 6th and Monica. (Someone hit the tree). We needed the Hurst Tool so I called for the Lake as they were so much closer than the City coming from South Central. Took a lot of crap for calling the Lake into the city but I guess you got to do what you got to do. Lake was there in minute's (Chief Richard Schau in charge!)

Do you have pictures of the old engines that were there?

It’s wasn’t Johnny and Roy, it was Darryl and Denny!

Would love to have that Jeep now.

You're missing pictures of the IH Travelall's that were in service between the Cadillac and the van's.

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3 weeks ago
West Lake Fire Department

Throw Back Thursday! Today we look back at the February 1988 Bel Aire Hotel Fire. This stubborn fire took departments from all over the area several hours to extinguish. To this day, it is still talked about as one of the worst fires in West Lake history. ... See MoreSee Less

Throw Back Thursday!  Today we look back at the February 1988 Bel Aire Hotel Fire.  This stubborn fire took departments from all over the area several hours to extinguish.  To this day, it is still talked about as one of the worst fires in West Lake history.Image attachmentImage attachment+Image attachment
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I was there early on,I left my day job to fight this stubborn fire.

I got there a little later in the fight of this really stubborn fire in the old Crystal Room. You can see where old Truck 2 s Telesquirt master stream got put to good use. WestLake had the bulky rubberized turnout gear at that time

I ran the bucket of the snorkel, Pat came on an Engine in the afternoon. Dan O and Gil Keinath also on snorkel.

Cool pictures!!! I found this fire also on YouTube.

Amazing photos. Who had on the white outfit?

WOW! that looks intense!

Yes

Mark Clark

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West Lake Fire Department
4 weeks ago
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Throw Back Thursday! Engine 5 spent most of its life at Staion 2 on West 12th Street. Here we see it in its two different configurations, with and without the aerial device. ... See MoreSee Less

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Very cool pics. I thought I heard a story about why the ladder was removed . Was it due to a accident

Awesome photos! Curious, who made this fire truck? LaFrance? GMC? Ford? ….

West Lake Fire Department
4 weeks ago
West Lake Fire Department

Congratulations to Firefighters David Gomez, Sam Warshaw, Diego Gomez and Matt Albrewczynski for meeting the requirements to come off probation and become full members of the department. ... See MoreSee Less

Congratulations to Firefighters David Gomez, Sam Warshaw, Diego Gomez and Matt Albrewczynski for meeting the requirements to come off probation and become full members of the department.
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Congrats gentlemen good work

Congratulations guys good luck and stay safe

Thank you young men, for your commitment to our safety and the community. God Bless America 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

Thank you guys for your community leadership, and help

Congratulations to each of them and also to the department that they have new people joining! That’s no small accomplishment!

Outstanding ! Thanks for your dedication and time given to our community !

Congratulations 👏 thank you for helping our community ❤️

Very proud of your commitment in service to our community, Thank you

So proud of you all!! Be safe!!❤️❤️

Congratulations guys, be safe!!!

Congratulations guys!!! Very proud of everyone

Congratulations Diego!!

Congratulations young fellas

Very proud of these men!!!

Congratulations brother firefighters

Great job guys!

Congratulations!! Thank you all!

Very proud of you

Congratulations men

Congratulations guys

Great job guys

Congratulations, and thank you!

Congratulations Diego!

Congratulations

Congratulations brothers

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West Lake Fire Department
4 weeks ago
West Lake Fire Department

The members of Station 48 offer our condolences to the Erie Fire Department in their time of mourning.

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The members of Station 48 offer our condolences to the Erie Fire Department in their time of mourning. 
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So sorry for your loss prayers 🙏 for his family and the station he was assigned to West Lake Fire Department. R.I. P. My Brother. Fly high our Angle.

So sorry for your loss. Prayers for his family and prayers for the fire department

My deepest condolences to his family and his department. My thoughts and prayers are with you all🙏🙏

Condolences to his family, the department family. 🙏🙏

So so young. Our condolences to his family and West Lake Fire Department Family ♥️♥️♥️

Deepest sympathy thoughts and prayers

So sorry for your loss! They go running in to fires when everyone else runs out ! RIP Michael !!!

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