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ROUTE 20 &
COLONIAL AVE MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT |
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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.
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MEMBERS GATHERS FOR ANNUAL CORN
ROAST |
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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.
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LOOKING BACK AT THE PAST |
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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.
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REPORTED STRUCTURE FIRE:
2200 ASBURY ROAD, ERIEZ MAGNETICS |
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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.
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CAR vs
MOTORCYCLE: STERRETTANIA & HEIDLER |
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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.
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ENGINE 472 GOES ADDITIONAL ON 48
HOUSE FIRE |
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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
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WEST 38th & ATLANTIC AVE MOTOR
VEHICLE ACCIDENT |
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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. |
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OLD HURST TOOLS DONATED TO
PROTECTIVE SERVICES |
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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. |
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WRFD NIGHT AT THE ERIE SEAWOLVES |
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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. |
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MEMBER LEAVES
FOR BASIC TRAINING |
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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!!! |
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SUNDAY
EVENING STRUCTURE FIRE: 2227 EDINBORO RD |
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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.
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