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2010 Calls to Date:  958

NEW ENGINE 473 - COMING 2011

ROUTE 20 & COLONIAL AVE MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT
Monday, August 31st - This afternoon around 1:30pm, companies were alerted for a vehicle accident at Route 20 & Colonial Ave.  Fire Prevention 931 arrived on location and reported 2 vehicles with moderate damage.  Engine 472 arrived on location, assisted with patient care and handled fluids and debris.  One driver was taken to the trauma center for treatment.  Companies cleared the scene around 2pm.   

 
MEMBERS GATHERS FOR ANNUAL CORN ROAST
Friday, August 27th - This evening, past and current members met at Station 47 for the annual Corn Roast.  WRFD has been having a corn roast for the past several years.  After firing up the grill, enjoying some corn on the cob and various desserts, people made their way down to the picnic pavilion for make some smores and good times.  Special thanks to the members who assisted with setting up, tearing down and for providing all the desserts.  ADDITIONAL PHOTOS

 
LOOKING BACK AT THE PAST
Saturday, August 21st - With this year being the 70th anniversary of the West Ridge Fire Department, it was time to take a look back at the past!!!  Below are 2 pictures from the past.  ADDITIONAL PICTURES

 
REPORTED STRUCTURE FIRE:  2200 ASBURY ROAD, ERIEZ MAGNETICS
Tuesday, August 17th - At 6:35pm, 46, 50 (Lake Shore) and 44 (Kearsarge) were alerted for a reported structure fire at Eriez Magnetics on Asbury Road.  As units were responding, Chief 460 arrived on location and advised Erie County that smoke was showing from the building.  At this point, 460 upgraded the assignment thus bringing 48 (West Lake) additional.  Engine 472 arrived on location, dropped a supply line and laid into the old loading dock.  Crews from 472 and Tower 479 located the fire, finding it in a dust collection system used on a laser cutting table.  After crews removed the filters, interior crews were able to extinguish them using dry chemical and foam extinguishers.  Engine 473 arrived on location and took the sprinkler connection.  ADDITIONAL PICTURES

 

CAR vs MOTORCYCLE:  STERRETTANIA & HEIDLER

Sunday, August 15th - This afternoon, units responded to Sterrettania and Heidler Roads for a car versus motorcycle.  Captain 470 arrived on location and reported the rider of the motorcycle laying in the roadway.  MPS arrived on location and with assistance with the crew from 473, provided patient care and loaded up patient quickly.  The rider was transported to the trauma center for treatment.

 
ENGINE 472 GOES ADDITIONAL ON 48 HOUSE FIRE
Saturday, August 14th - At 19:47, Company 46 was alerted for an engine assist to 48 (West Lake) and 50 (Lake Shore) for a residential structure fire at 1703 Woodside Drive.  Engine 472 responded with 6 firefighters.  Chief 480 (West Lake) arrived on location and reported a working fire in the rear of the structure.  When 472 arrived on location, the crew assisted with pulling a line to the Charlie side.  Addition 46 firefighters performed a secondary search.  During the search, crews were able to rescue several animals that were still inside.  Engine 472 cleared the firegrounds at 21:33.  Pictures courtesy of West Lake FD  ADDITIONAL PICTURES

 
WEST 38th & ATLANTIC AVE MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT
Saturday, August 7th - At 8:30pm, crews were alerted for a vehicle accident at West 38th & Atlantic Ave.  Companies arrived on location and reported 2 vehicles with moderate damage.  Chief 460 advised that 1 of the vehicles involved had hit the building.  Tower 479 arrived on location and assisted with patient care and controlled hazards.  Millcreek Paramedics transported 1 patient for treatment. 

 
OLD HURST TOOLS DONATED TO PROTECTIVE SERVICES
Sunday, August 1st - Over the past few months, WRFD has been upgrading and updating the rescue tool inventory on the engines.  Recently, a brand new set of TNT rescue tools were purchased.  With this being, the membership at WRFD voted to donate a set of Hurst rescue tools to the Protective Services classes at Erie Central Tech High School.  This set of Hurst rescue tools were purchased back in the 1990s from the Erie Airport Fire Department for $1.  The Protective Services classes teach high school students the fundamentals of fire, rescue, EMS and police services. 
 
WRFD NIGHT AT THE ERIE SEAWOLVES
Saturday, July 31st - This evening, current and Honorary members gathered at Jerry Uht Park for the annual West Ridge FD night at the Erie Seawolves.  Besides dodging some rain drops at the start of the game, the rain eventually went away and everyone had a great time.  Afterwards, those in attendance were treating to a fireworks display.  This is the 4th year that WRFD has held the family picnic at a Erie Seawolves baseball game.

 
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 RD
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

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