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70th ANNIVERSARY

The West Ridge Fire Department is celebrating 70 years of a volunteer Fire Department in 2010.  On January 15, 1940, the West Ridge Fire Department was chartered.  A group of local residents saw the need for a fire department in the West Ridge section of Millcreek Township.  For a few years before, they did form an unofficial fire department.  The first Fire Chief was Hayes McCreary.  He served as Fire Chief from 1940 - 1941.  The first station was located in the 3400 block of West 26th Street.  It consisted of 2 bays.  In 1955, WRFD built the present day Station 46 which consisted of a social hall, few offices and a truck bay.  Throughout the 70 years, Station 46 has gone through various renovations.  Since 1940, the West Ridge Fire Department has been a 100% volunteer fire company.  A special thanks to all of those volunteers who served over the past 70 years.  A 70th Anniversary banquet is scheduled to take place on October 23rd at the Bel-Air Hotel & Conference Center.  If you have a memory and/or pictures from the past, please email those to the West Ridge Fire Department so they can be shared with the past and current members.

 

MEMBER LEAVES FOR BASIC TRAINING
Monday, July 26th - This morning, Firefighter Alex Seib boarded a plane to San Antonio to start Basic Training.  Alex recently became a member of the United States Air Force.  Alex started as a Junior Firefighter at West Ridge back in 2006 and was currently a Probationary Firefighter.  Good luck Alex and we will see you when you return home!!!

 
SUNDAY EVENING STRUCTURE FIRE:  2227 EDINBORO ROAD
Sunday, July 11th - At 5:50pm, units along with Stations 44, 68 RIT, 42 and 93 were dispatched to 2227 Edinboro Road for a residential structure fire.  As Chief 460 was responding, Erie County 911 reported receiving multiple calls.  Engine 442 (Kearsarge) arrived on location and reported a fully engulfed structure.  As Engine 472 was exiting Interstate 79, they observed a massive header.  Engine 472 arrived as the 2nd due engine, pulled a 2nd attack line and assisted with fire suppression.  Crews were met with heavy fire conditions on multiple sides of the structure.  With heavy fire and temperatures in the mid 80s, an engine from McKean was special called to the scene.  Perry Hi-Way arrived on location and was assigned RIT on the A/B corner with Kuhl Hose.  Companies had the fire knocked down within 45 minutes.  While battling the fire, a firefighter sustained a minor burn to his hand.  Truck 477 along with Truck 478 arrived on location to setup rehab.  Engine 472 cleared the scene around 8pm.  Chief 460 had Edinboro Road command.  ADDITIONAL PHOTOS

 
ELEVATOR RESCUE AT FOREST COMMONS
Friday, July 9th - This afternoon at 3:25, units responded to Forest Commons for a report of a person trapped in an elevator.  Assistant Chief 461 arrived on location, discovered a power outage in the area and of at least 1 person trapped between floors.  Crews searched for the elevator rescue keys and attempted to make contact with the building owner, but both were unsuccessful.  This being, crews forced entry into the mechanical room and lowered the elevator to the lobby.  With the person still stuck inside, a call was made to New Castle, PA FD Captain Mike Petrone, who happened to be in Erie, to see if he was able to assist.  Captain Petrone is a known elevator rescue instructor through the PA State Fire Academy.  With his assistance, the person inside the elevator was rescued with no injuries.  A call was placed with the Millcreek Township Fire Inspector's office to make sure that the keys are installed and kept there.  Companies cleared the scene at 5:07.
 
BREAKFAST & JULY 4th PARADES
Saturday, July 3rd - This morning, West Ridge Fire Department made its annual appearance in the annual Millcreek Township Fourth of July Parade.  Before heading down to the parade route, the Auxiliary served a hot breakfast to the membership.  The breakfast was excellent.  Special thanks to the Auxiliary for preparing such a wonderful breakfast.  Afterwards, the membership headed to the parade.  WRFD was located leading the 3rd division of the parade.  Later on, members took Tower 479 over to the Lawrence Park Township annual Fourth of July Parade as well. 

 
MEMBER ATTENDS PENNSYLVANIA STATE FIRE ACADEMY
Saturday, June 26th - This past week, Firefighter Bobby McCarthy (pictured far left) attended the Pennsylvania State Fire Academy in Lewistown (Mifflin County).  Firefighter McCarthy was there to attend an Engine Company Operations are Residential Fire course, AKA Structures 1.  The week long class consisted of classroom work, various firefighter skills including ladder drills, hose drills and search and rescue.  On the last 2 days of the class, those in attendance performed live fire training.  This included a basement fire and attic fire.  Firefighters also learned various ventilation tactics as well. 

 
MILLCREEK DIVE TEAMS ASSISTS WITH WATER RESCUE
Friday, June 25th - This morning, the Millcreek Dive Team was requested by Lake Shore FD to assist them on a water rescue at Walnut Creek Access.  Erie County 911 received reports of a vessel off shore taking on water.  Boat 509 (Lake Shore) arrived on location and found several people in the water.  This occurred about 2-3 miles off shore.  Truck 478 along with Rescue 488 (West Lake) responded with 2 divers, but the Dive Team's services were not required.
 

MEMBERSHIP APPROVES NEW ENGINE 473

Monday, June 22nd - At tonight's meeting, the membership approved the purchase of a brand new Engine 473.  The new 473 will be a 2010 Sutphen Monarch Custom Rescue Pumper.  The new engine will feature 6 Man LFD Cab, 500 hp Cummins Turbo Diesel, 2000 gpm Hale Q-Max Pump, Top Mount Pump Panel, 750 gal tank, 25 gal foam (Class A or B), ROM Roll Up Doors, Full Depth compartments, Upper Hatch or "Coffin" Compartments, Zico Electric/Hydraulic ladder rack, 7, 750W body mounted lights, 3000W, 15' Wil-Burt Light Tower, All LED Warning Lighting, Q2B + Powercall Electric Siren, 2 200' Speedlays, 1 150' Bumper Line, 3 250' 3" Attack Lines, 1500' 5" Large Diameter Hose under Diamond Plate hosebed Cover  Regular updates will posted, so check back often.  Click on the drawing before to see what the new engine will look like.

 
PROBATIONARY FIREFIGHTERS EARN THEIR BLACK SHIELDS
Monday, June 22nd - Also at tonight's meetings, Firefighters Jason Myers (left) and Matt Kinnison earned their black helmet shields.  Both members were voted by the membership for advancement to Active status.  They each completed their required probationary training.  Congratulations to both!!!

 
FATHER'S DAY AFTERNOON TRASH FIRE
Sunday, June 21st - This afternoon, units were alerted for a smoke investigation in the area of West 23rd Street.  Chief 460, with Assistant Chief 461 and Fire Police 4602 arrived on location and gave an updated location in the 3000 block West 22nd Street.  Crews found a trash fire in the woods behind an abandoned tool & die factory.  Engine 472 arrived on location and with the deck gun, had the fire out within minutes.  Engine 473 arrived on location and staged for a reverse lay.  Companies were clear within 30 minutes.

 
LATE HOUR VEHICLE ACCIDENT:  2500 BLOCK WEST 25TH STREET
Friday, June 11th - Shortly after 11pm, companies were alerted to the 2500 block of West 25th Street for a reported vehicle accident.  As companies were responding, Erie County reported a 2 vehicle hit run MVA.  MP37 arrived on location and found 1 vehicle into a tree with the other vehicle sustaining minor damage.  Engine 473 arrived on location and assisted with patient care.  Companies cleared the scene about 30 minutes later.

 
ENJOYING THE WARM WEATHER OUTSIDE
Monday, June 7th - With the weather outside extremely nice and a slow day, the members who were staffing Station 47 decided to take some dodge balls, improvise and have some fun!!

 
VEHICLE OVER THE EMBANKMENT
Saturday, June 5th - This morning at 2:12am, units were alerted for a vehicle over an embankment at Zimmerly and Love Roads.  Chief 461 arrived on location and found a vehicle 20 feet down the embankment resting under a tree.  With uncertainly of any passengers in the vehicle, crews searched the area using a TIC.  The search turned up negative.  Companies remained on location until the vehicle was removed.  No injuries were reported. 

 
UPDATE TO THE MEMBERS PAGE
Tuesday, June 1st - Today, the Webmaster added pictures off the members of the West Ridge Fire Department.  With this update, you will be able to see who the members look like.  Specials thanks to the Erie County Department of Public Safety for the photos.
 
TOWER 479 TRANSFERS INTO ERIE CITY FIREHOUSES
Sunday, May 30th - This afternoon, West Ridge was dispatched for Tower 479 and along with other Millcreek and East County companies to assist Erie City for a reported structure fire in the 900 block of East 5th Street.  Every available Erie City Fire crew along with mutual aid from Millcreek Township were already operating on a multi alarm brush fire in the area of East 19th & Camphausen Dr.  After being dispatched to the structure fire, Tower 479 was diverted to stand by at Engine 8 on East Ave and then to Engine 12 / Tower 1 on Peach Street.  No calls for service were answered during the transfer assignment, which lasted around 1 hour.
 
NEW EMTs AMONG THE RANKS
Sunday, May 30th - Congratulations to Firefighters Jason Myers (left), Kyle Kunz (center) and Matt Kinneson (right) who recently earned their EMT certification.  All 3 firefighters attended a 130 hour class over the past several months.  Again, congratulations to all 3 members who are now EMTs!!

 
MOTORCYCLE VS SCHOOL BUS:  3400 BLOCK STERRETTANIA ROAD
Thursday, May 27th - At 8:14am, West Ridge was alerted for a vehicle accident at West 38th and Sterrettania Road.  Erie County 911 reported a motorcycle vs school bus.  Chief 460 arrived on location and gave an updated location in the 3800 block Sterrettania Road.  Chief 460 confirmed Erie County's information.  As crews from Truck 477 and MPS were tending to patient care, Fire Police controlled traffic while additional crews worked on fluids and debris.  Companies cleared the scene at 8:57am.
 
UNEXPECTED GUEST STOPS BY ON DRILL NIGHT
Monday, May 24th - While out at Denny's Auto Wrecking, the membership had an unexpected guest stop by.  The guest was past Fire Chief Tom Christiansen.  Tom served as Chief of the West Ridge Fire Department from 2000 - 2004.  Some of the members had the chance to talk to Tom and see what he has been up to.  While talking to some of the members, Tom was happy to see how many young members have joined the ranks at WRFD in the past few years.  Tom is now a member of the Kearsarge Fire Department.

 
RESCUE TOOL TRAINING
Monday, May 24th - This evening, the members headed out to Denny's Auto Wrecking on Thomas Road to perform rescue tool training.  Tonight's training allowed the members to work with the new TNT rescue tools that were recently purchased.  Those in attendance reviewed air bag science, proper placement and setup of the Rescue 42 struts and the various tools available.  West Ridge had access to 2 vehicles, which the members put to very good use.  Special thanks to Denny's Auto Wrecking for supplying us with vehicles to train with every year!!  ADDITIONAL PHOTOS

 
VEHICLE ACCIDENT IN FRONT OF MCDONALDS
Saturday, May 22nd - At 6:13pm, companies were alerted for a vehicle accident at West 26th & Lowell Ave in front of McDonald's for a reported vehicle accident.  Engine 472 along with other personnel arrived on location and found a Jeep Cherokee on its side.  The other vehicle sustained moderate front end damage.  The driver of the Cherokee stated that when trying to pull into traffic, they were hit by the other vehicle which was going eastbound.  Two people inside the sedan were taken to an Erie hospital for treatment.  Engine 472 along with Truck 477 stabilized the vehicles and handled fluids and debris.  Companies cleared the scene around 7pm.  47L-9 had command.
 
PICTURES WANTED
Tuesday, May 18th - If you have any pictures of the West Ridge Fire Department, please forward them onto the Webmaster.  He is looking at compiling as many pictures as possible for our photo gallery.  Plus, it will give the members a chance to look back at the past 70 years.

 
AROUND THE 46 HOUSE
Tuesday, May 18th - Besides running several medical locals over the past few weeks, it has been kind of slow call wise at West Ridge.  As for new members, they on coming.  Recently, Matt Exley (left) and Delbert Dean were voted in as Probationary members.  Matt is a former career firefighter with Oil City, PA and has served with Cornplanter FD (Venango County) and Monroeville #4 FD (Allegheny County).  Delbert was a member of Limestone FD and Big Run FD, both near the Clarion and Punxsutawney, PA area.  Kyle Kunz advanced from Junior Firefighter to Probationary Senior Firefighter.  Also, Ryan Bardo and David Gouldsmith joined as Junior Firefighters.  Lastly, Bob Nordstrom (center) and Dave "Doogie" Garnon (right) received their black helmet shield and badge as a result of being voted for advancement from Probationary to Senior Firefighter.  Congratulations on those who advanced and welcome to the newest members of the West Ridge Fire Department.

 
CAR VERSUS UTILITY POLE IN FRONT OF ASBURY PARK
Sunday, May 16th - At 2:45am, the 46 House was dispatched for a vehicle accident at West 38th and Asbury.  As companies were responding, Erie County gave an updated location of the 4100 block of Asbury Road.  MP-37 arrived on location and reported 1 vehicle with moderate to heavy damage with the driver out of the vehicle.  Engines 472 and 473 arrived on location, setup scene lighting and handled fluids and debris.  The driver refused treatment and was taken away by Millcreek Police.  Companies cleared the scene about 45 minutes later.

 
VEHICLE ACCIDENT WITH DOOR POP:  4600 BLOCK WEST 23rd STREET
Wednesday, May 5th - Just as companies were returning from the basement fire, 46 along with 93 were alerted for a vehicle accident in the 2200 block Asbury Road.  Chief 510 (Lake Shore) was in the area and gave an updated location in the 4600 block West 23rd Street.  Chief 510 reported 2 vehicles with moderate to heavy damage.  Chief 463 arrived on location and was advised by the MPS crew that the front passenger door would need to be removed.  Engine 472 arrived on location and with the assistance from 479, crews removed the door within 10 minutes.  Additional manpower assisted with patient care.  West Ridge cleared the scene about 30 minutes later.

 
MORNING BASEMENT FIRE ON WEST 29th STREET
Wednesday, May 5th - This morning, units from 48 (West Lake), 50 (Lake Shore), 93 (Millcreek Paramedics) and 46 were dispatched for a reported structure fire in the 2600 block West 29th Street.  Chief 463 arrived on location and reported a 2 story residence with smoke showing from the rear.  Tower 479 with 4 Volunteers arrived on location and stretched a line through the back door into the basement.  The interior crew had the fire knocked down very quickly.  Additional companies assisted with ventilation and water supply.  As companies were clearing the scene, they were dispatched for a vehicle accident.

 
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE KILMER FAMILY!!!
Tuesday, May 4th - Congratulations to Lt Andy Kilmer and his wife Lindsey on the recent birth of their daughter Lillian.  Lillian was born 2 weeks ago and both mom and daughter are doing well.  Also congratulations to Jackson on becoming a big brother!!!  Pictured below is Jackson with his little sister Lillian!!!!!

 
JUNIOR & PROBATIONARY FIREFIGHTER TRAINING
Monday, May 3rd - For tonight's drill, the members worked with the Junior and Probationary members on various firefighting skills.  They worked on placing ground ladders, hitting a hydrant, donning a SCBA as well as some getting a refresher on the nozzle and Cascade system.  Tonight's training also allowed those Senior Firefighters to get a refresher on the Cascade system as well. 

 
2 CAR VEHICLE ACCIDENT IN FRONT OF 2719 WESTLINE DR
Tuesday, April 27th - This evening as firefighters from the Millcreek Township Fire Departments were attending the Millcreek Township Supervisors meetings, Station 46 was dispatched for a vehicle accident in front of 2719 Westline Dr.  Crews arrived on location and found 2 vehicles, 1 with front end damage and the other with little damage.  E473 arrived on location and assisted with patient care and debris.  MPS did transport 1 person to an Erie hospital for treatment. 

 
46 UPGRADES RESCUE TOOL INVENTORY
Monday, April 19th - This evening, WRFD upgraded the rescue tool inventory on both engines.  Back in April, the membership purchased 3 TNT rescue tools - 2  BFC-295-LP cutters and 1 SLCC-30-LP Combo tool. The cutters have 295,000 pounds of cutting force to cut the high strength steels that are now becoming prevalent in today's cars. The combo tool is a spread first, cut second unit. It has 119,000 psi of cutting force and 16,000 psi spreading force. These tools are intended to begin the phasing out of our old Hurst equipment that WRFD purchased from the Erie Airport Fire Department years ago. 

 
PROBATIONARY MEMBERS PERFORM LIVE FIRE TRAINING
Saturday, April 10th - Since November, several Probationary members have been involved in a Delmar Essentials Class sponsored by WRFD.  After completing several classroom and skill sessions, it was time for the class to do some live fire training.  The training took place at the Erie County Public Safety Training Grounds.  Today's class involved a room and contents fire, basement fire, car fire and a dumpster fire.  Every firefighter in the class had the chance to be on the nozzle, learn the importance of ventilations, what to look for on the inside while battling the fire and various other skills.  WRFD provided Engine 473 and Truck 478 for the class.  ADDITIONAL PICTURES  INSIDE THE BURN ROOM VIDEO

 
TOWER 479 ASSISTS ON FARM RESCUE IN WEST COUNTY
Thursday, April 8th - This afternoon, Tower 479, with 6 Volunteers, responded to assist Girard on a farm rescue in the 8900 block of West Ridge Road.  Crews from 54 (Girard), 52 (Fairview), 60 (Cranesville), 64 (Springfield), 56 (Lake City) and West County Paramedics were already on location of a person trapped inside a corn silo.  Initial reports stated that there were 4 people trapped inside.  The tower arrived on location and after repositioning, setup the aerial in case the patient was going to be brought out the top of the silo.  Companies made several relief cuts in the side of the silo to remove some of the corn and grain.  The patient was trapped, reportedly up to his neck, after attempting to unclear a clog from the auger on the inside.  After around 2 hours of hard work with all hands working, the patient was extricated via a hole cut into the side of the silo.  Millcreek Paramedics also responded and Station 50 (Lake Shore) transferred an engine and ambulance to Station 52.  ADDITIONAL PICTURES

 
NEW TECHNOLOGY COMES TO MILLCREEK FIRE DEPARTMENTS
Wednesday, April 7th - This afternoon at Station 47, West Ridge, West Lake and Belle Valley Fire Departments unveiled new technology that has come to these 3 departments.  During the past year, the 3 stations purchased Mobile Data Terminals.  At WRFD, both engines, the tower truck and Chief's vehicles each have a MDT.  Each MDT has street mapping with hydrant locations and water flow amounts, an Emergency Response HazMat Guide, and a vehicle safety program that allows firefighters to know the locations of hazards in various vehicles all with a hand held scanner.  Also included on the MDTs are preplans for various facilities in the WRFD first due district.  The preplan project has been an ongoing project since fall 2009.  At West Lake, they have a program that allows the IC to monitor when interior crews are running low on Oxygen.  In the future, companies are hoping to sync up with Erie County 911 for wireless real time updates from the Dispatch Center.
 
NEW EMTs AND DEPUTY CHIEF PROMOTED TO CAPTAIN
Tuesday, April 6th - Congratulations to Firefighters Jake Stafford (left), David Garnon (center) and Matt Bell (right) who recently received their certification as Pennsylvania EMTs.  They completed a 130 hour class held at the Erie County Technical School.  Also, congratulations to Deputy Chief Scott Heidt who was promoted by the rank of Captain at the Millcreek Township Police Department.  Deputy Chief Heidt will be in charge of the Special Services Division at Millcreek Police. 

 

EVENING VEHICLE ACCIDENT:  WEST 38th AND LANCASTER RD

Sunday, April 4th - West Ridge along with Millcreek Paramedics responded to West 38th and Lancaster Rd for a 2 vehicle accident this evening.  Companies arrived on location and found a SUV has rolled over onto the roof with the other vehicle sustaining moderate front end damage.  A total of 4 people were transported by Millcreek Paramedics to Erie hospitals for treatment.  The intersection was shut down until the vehicles were removed. 
 
ENGINES ASSIST 48 ON 2 ALARM BRUSH FIRE
Friday, April 2nd - This afternoon at 12:03pm, West Ridge was dispatched to assist 48 (West Lake) on a brush fire at West 17th & Lowell Ave.  West Lake was already on scene with a good size brush fire that had extended to a back storage area of a local metal recycling business.  As a result of moderate winds in the area at the time, several piles of metal along with a semi trailer and another vehicle had also caught on fire.  With the fire growing in size, 48 Command requested additional apparatus and manpower, thus bringing Station 46 and 50 (Lake Shore).  Engine 472 arrived on location, performed a reverse lay from Engine 482 to the hydrant 1500 feet away.  When Engine 502 arrived on location, crews pulled a 2 1/2" gated Y supply line and 2 attack lines to the semi trailer and dump truck that were on fire.  While this was happening, the crew from 473 was on the west end of the fire knocking down hot spots.  Crews spent around 4 hours on scene making sure that all the fire and hot spots were extinguished.  Companies responding scene were Engine 482, 483, Rescue 488, Rescue 485, Truck 487, Engine 472, Engine 473, Truck 477, Truck 478, Engine 502, Engine 503, Truck 504 and MP-14.  Reports stat that people could see the smoke from Upper Peach St and Interstate 90.  ADDITIONAL PICTURES

 
EVENING DUMPSTER FIRE IN THE FIRST DUE
Wednesday, March 31st - This evening, WRFD was alerted for a dumpster fire on West 20th just east of Evanston Ave.  Chief 460 arrived on location and reported a dumpster with a small fire on the inside.  Engine 472 arrived on location and with the deck gun, the fire was knocked down within minutes. 

 
TOWER RESPONDS TO 3 ALARM FIRE IN EDINBORO
Sunday, March 28th -At 12:04pm, Tower 479 along with Companies 38 (Edinboro), 14 RIT (Waterford), 12 (Mill Village), 40 (McKean), 72 (Franklin Township), 60 (Cranesville) and Crawford 3 (Cambridge Springs) were alerted to 103 Erie Street in Edinboro for a building fire.  First arriving companies reported heavy fire inside the structure on Division 2.  Tower 479 with 6 Volunteers and a 20 mile drive later, arrived on location with heavy smoke and fire showing still from Division 2.  When the Tower arrived on location, they positioned on the Charlie/Delta corner, placed ground ladders and performed ventilation on the roof.  Not even 45 seconds after 479 created a vent hole, heavy fire was showing from the hole.  Immediately, the crew evacuated the roof and all operations went defensive.  The tower then setup for master stream operations, which lasted for about 1.5 - 2 hours.  Eventually the fire went 3 alarms bringing additional manpower and apparatus from Companies 44 (Kearsarge), 68 RIT #3 (Kuhl Hose), 42 (Perry Hi-Way), 62 (Albion) and Crawford 29 RIT #2 (West Mead #2)  West Ridge operated on scene until 4pm.  First picture courtesy of Steve Marshall.  Second picture courtesy Edinboro Fire Dept.  ADDITIONAL PICTURES

 
3 STRAIGHT DAY WITH A VEHICLE ACCIDENT:  ROUTE 20 AT THE TURNAROUND
Monday, March 22nd - During the lunch hour, WRFD along with MPS were dispatched to Route 20 in front of Champion Ford for a vehicle accident.  MP27 arrived on location and reported 2 vehicles with minor to moderate damage.  Engine 472 arrived on location and handled debris and fluids.  The MVA was in the westbound lanes of Route 20 at the turnaround just east of Interstate 79.

 
EARLY MORNING VEHICLE ACCIDENT:  WEST 26th & EVANSTON AVE
Sunday, March 21st - At 3am, West Ridge was dispatched for a vehicle accident at West 26th & Zuck.  MPS arrived on location and found the MVA was actually 1 block west.  As MPS was tending to patient care, Engine 473 handled fluids and debris while Fire Police controlled traffic.

 
GARRIES ROAD VEHICLE ACCIDENT
Saturday, March 20th - This morning, E472 and E473 responded to Garries Road just south of Zimmerly Road for a reported vehicle off the road.  Fire Police 4603 arrived on location, reported 1 compact vehicle into the brush along the side of the road.  Both engines arrived on location at the same time and assisted with debris and removal of the vehicle.  The driver was tended to by Millcreek Paramedics.

 
UTILITY POLE FIRE:  4388 WEST RIDGE ROAD
Tuesday, March 16th - At 7:58pm, units were alerted for an transformer fire in the 4300 block of West Ridge Road.  Truck 477 arrived on location and reported a working pole fire across from the Twins Restaurant.  The fire was located at the very top of the pole near the area of the high tension utility lines.  This being, Truck 477 along with Engine 472 and Fire Police established a safety zone and shut down westbound West Ridge Road until Penelec arrived on location and secured the power.  Once it was deemed safe by Penelec, westbound lanes were reopened to traffic and WRFD cleared the scene.  Crews were on scene to about 10pm.  A total of 14 Volunteers responded on the call.

 
VEHICLE ACCIDENT WITH MULTIPLE PATIENTS:  4100 ZUCK ROAD
Thursday, March 11th - During the morning rush, crews were alerted for a vehicle accident in the 4100 block of Zuck Road.  As companies were responding, Erie County advised that were would be a total of 4 patients.  This being, additional MPS ambulances were dispatched along with an EMS supervisor.  Fire Police 4601 arrived on location and reported a SUV vs school bus.  As Fire Police were directing traffic, crews from MPS, Engine 472 and Truck 477 assisted with patient care.  Once all the patients were loaded up, additional crews handled fluids and debris.

 
CAR vs RAILROAD CROSSING:  MILLFAIR ROAD
Wednesday, March 10th - This evening, units responded to Millfair Road at the CSX railroad tracks for a vehicle accident.  First responding personnel found a Toyota Camry vs the railroad crossing gate.  It was found that the driver was heading northbound on Millfair Road and when the driver passed another car, the vehicle became airborne as it approached the tracks.  The vehicle came to rest against the crossing gate on the driver's side.  The driver was treated and transported by MPS to an Erie hospital.  Crews did shut down Millfair Road in both directions until the vehicle could be removed.
 
CREWS RESCUE DOG AT HOUSE FIRE:  3439 WEST 10th STREET
Tuesday, March 9th - At 9:38am, Companies 48 (West Lake), 92 (Millcreek Twp) along with Engine 472 responded to 3439 West 10th Street for a reported building fire.  48 portable arrived on location and reported 2 story residence with smoke showing from Division 2.  Engine 482 (West Lake) arrived on location, hit the hydrant at West 10th & Clifton and stretched an attack line through the front door to Division 2.  Engine 472 with 5 volunteers, arrived on location as the 2nd due engine and pulled a backup line.  Crews did encounter heavy smoke & fire in a closet with extension to a bedroom and adjoining bedroom.  Firefighters from Engines 482 and 472 located and rescued a dog on Division 1.  The dog was turned over to a neighbor for care.  The fire was knocked down in about 15 minutes.  Crews then spent several minutes hosing down hot spots, checking for extension and pulling ceilings.  Companies cleared the scene around 11:30am.

 

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