October 12, 2013 – West Lake, West Ridge and MPS were dispatched to the 900 block of Wyoming Avenue for a structure fire with possible entrapment. Chief 481 arrived shortly after dispatch and reported a working fire. Engine 482’s crew arrived and initiated fire suppression. Engine 482’s crew was met with heavy fire in the rear of the structure. Ladder 489’s crew performed a primary and secondary search with negative findings. Crews from Engine 483, Engine 472, Rescue 488 assisted on scene with suppression, search and overhaul. Crews had the fire knocked down within 30 minutes. Chief 481 had command.
February 8, 2014 -Junior Firefighter Eriq Schau, pictured below, represented West Lake Fire Department in the annual Guns and Hoses Charity Hockey game. The hoses won the game, defeating the Guns 3-2. Nice job to Eriq and the Hoses!