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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!

Chief Norm Martin Passes Away

 June 21, 2021

The men and women of West Lake would like to send our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Paramedic Norm Martin. Also, condolences to EmergyCare, Union City Vol. Fire Dept and the Wattsburg Fire Department. Back in the day, you could catch Norm on Medic 30 … [Read more...]

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Structure Fire assist Edinboro Fire

 May 21, 2021

Today, Engine 483 and Chief 481 assisted Kearsarge Fire Department and Edinboro Fire Department with the RIT team. Both assists were for working fires. Pictures courtesy of Firefighter Huff from the structure fire in Edinboro (first two). Pictures courtesy of Kearsarge Fire … [Read more...]

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Membership Updates

 May 21, 2021

A few big announcements from the 48 house (both are a few days late, sorry!). First, congratulations to Chief Dominic Quadri and his wife Katie, on the birth of their second child, Ethan. Both mother and baby are happy and healthy! Secondly, congratulations to former Chief … [Read more...]

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RIT Class

 May 16, 2021

This weekend, members from West Lake along with various area departments attended a RIT class hosted by West Lake. The class utilized a vacant house on W. 20th Street, in the first due, just south of the Erie International Airport. “RIT” - Rapid Intervention Team, also … [Read more...]

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Water Rescue

 May 6, 2021

On May 6, 2021, West Lake along with Erie Fire Department, US Coast Guard and Erie Police responded to the Lampe Marina area for a Water Rescue. Boat 497 responded, and assisted with the recovery of a body in the water. Unfortunatley, that body was of a missing Erie man, who was … [Read more...]

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Structure Fire – Working Fire in First Due

 April 19, 2021

This morning, around 01:30, West Lake, Lake Shore Fire Department (Ladder), West Ridge Fire Department (Engine) and Kearsarge Fire Department (RIT) were dispatched for a structure fire in the 500 block of Perinella Drive. Millcreek Police Officers arrived on located and … [Read more...]

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1 week ago
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A little kitten got stuck in a storm sewer at the corner of West 17th and Peninsula this evening. A passerby heard the meows and called it in. E483 and T487 responded with Chief 490 having command. Crews worked for a bit to get the grate off but once it came off FF Matt Albrewczynski went down into the sewer and worked for about an hour trying to coax the kitty out. Big thanks to the folks that drooped off some cat food. It ended up being the red laser dot from our thermal imaging camera that did the job. Matt grabbed the cat and turned it over to Chief Tavernese who instantly fell in love with it. Nice to hear some good news for a change! ... See MoreSee Less

A little kitten got stuck in a storm sewer at the corner of West 17th and Peninsula this evening. A passerby heard the meows and called it in. E483 and T487 responded with Chief 490 having command. Crews worked for a bit to get the grate off but once it came off FF Matt Albrewczynski went down into the sewer and worked for about an hour trying to coax the kitty out. Big thanks to the folks that drooped off some cat food. It ended up being the red laser dot from our thermal imaging camera that did the job. Matt grabbed the cat and turned it over to Chief Tavernese who instantly fell in love with it. Nice to hear some good news for a change!Image attachmentImage attachment+1Image attachment
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You guys are fantastic 👍 Thank you for rescuing that poor baby. And kudos to the people who called it in ❤️❤️

Bravo!

Great job!!!

Great job

Awesome job guys!! Thank you for saving this kitty

Happy ending! Thanks to everyone!

Way to go Matt!!

Day Made!

Great job guys!!

A little different than the cat stuck in a tree

Outstanding !

Thank you

Nice work!👍🚒

A very sweet story.

You are amazing!!

Great work guys! Meow Darryl !

Great Job! Thank you for saving this kitty 😻

Heroes!! ❤️

Great job guys! Thank you for all you do🐱

Aweee 🥰

Absolutely amazing! What a great team of rescuers for this baby!

Success - Job 1 complete

Yeah!!!!!!!!!! Great job guys !!!! 😍

Thanks for all you did to save this kitten

Thank You I🙏🙏! To All That Rescued The Kitty 🐱!!

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West Lake Fire Department
1 week ago
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The members of Station 48 would like to congratulate Captain Huff and his wife on the birth of their son. Welcome to the family young man! ... See MoreSee Less

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Congratulations 🎉👏🎉

Congratulations !

Congratulations

congrats to you both

Congratulations!!!

Congrats !!!

Congratulations!

Congratulations!

Congratulations!!

Congratulations!

Congratulations !

Congratulations

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West Lake Fire Department
2 weeks ago
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Once again we will be set up at the corner of W12th and Peninsula with other local departments displaying our Nation’s Flag in remembrance of those who lost their lives 22 years ago in the 911 attacks. Feel free to stop by and join us, we will be there from 6-9 pm. ... See MoreSee Less

Once again we will be set up at the corner of W12th and Peninsula with other local departments displaying our Nation’s Flag in remembrance of those who lost their lives 22 years ago in the 911 attacks.  Feel free to stop by and join us, we will be there from 6-9 pm.
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I love this and if was there I BE there with you all. Sean OUR Flags are Flying half STAFF. MAY ALL THOSE LOST THIER LIFES NEVER FORGOTTEN! MAY GOD WATCH OVER ALL THERE FAMILIES

West Lake Fire Department
2 weeks ago
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Water rescue this morning on the lake front. Team members picked up 4 people that were in the water due to their kayaks flipping over about 150 yards off of shore. All were brought to shore safely. ... See MoreSee Less

Water rescue this morning on the lake front. Team members picked up 4 people that were in the water due to their kayaks flipping over about 150 yards off of shore. All were brought to shore safely.Image attachmentImage attachment+1Image attachment
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West Lake Fire Department
3 weeks ago
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Join us in welcoming our newest piece of apparatus, Rescue 485! R485 is a 2022 Fouts Four Quick Attack built on a Ford F550 Crew Cab 4X4 Chassis. 1500 GPM Hale Pump, 300 gallon water tank with a 15 gallon integrated foam system. R485 is equipped with a Hurst E-Combi rescue tool as well as a full compliment of firefighting tools.

The compact size of 485 will allow us to gain access to some areas of our district that are not very accessible to a full size engine, such as Waldameer and some of the homes located on the waterfront.

We purchased R845 with a grant obtained from the state with the help of Rep. Bizzarro.

Station 48 would like to thank Past Chief Dom Quadri and the committee that worked hard making sure the unit meets the current needs of the department.
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Join us in welcoming our newest piece of apparatus, Rescue 485!  R485 is a 2022 Fouts Four Quick Attack built on a Ford F550 Crew Cab 4X4 Chassis.  1500 GPM Hale Pump, 300 gallon water tank with a 15 gallon integrated foam system.  R485 is equipped with a Hurst E-Combi rescue tool as well as a full compliment of firefighting tools.
The compact size of 485 will allow us to gain access to some areas of our district that are not very accessible to a full size engine, such as Waldameer and some of the homes located on the waterfront.
We purchased R845 with a grant obtained from the state with the help of Rep. Bizzarro.
Station 48 would like to thank Past Chief Dom Quadri and the committee that worked hard making sure the unit meets the current needs of the department.Image attachmentImage attachment+5Image attachment
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Nice

Thanks to you guys, and to everyone involved in the selection and purchase process. We appreciate you!

What is your hose load and what length ladder do you carry

Looks great!

This truck will be a great  asset to the West Lake Fire Department District and Millcreek Township residence. Thank you for letting me be a part of this build!

Congratulations!

Congratulations nice truck

Best of luck with the new truck

Looks awesome!

Nice looking rig!

Very nice congratulations 👏

The truck committee did a phenomenal job with this apparatus!!! Thank you!!!

Nice

Nice

Looks awesome congrats

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Violet Schneider

🥳 Congratulations!

Robert Patterson Robert Patterson

How can a pickup truck transmission run a 1500 gpm pump?

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