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VEHICLE ACCIDENT WITH
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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
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CAR vs RAILROAD CROSSING:
MILLFAIR ROAD |
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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. |
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CREWS RESCUE DOG AT HOUSE FIRE:
3439 WEST 10th STREET |
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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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TOWER 479 RUNS FIRE ON EUP CAMPUS |
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Sunday, March 7th - This evening,
Edinboro (38), McKean (40), Cranesville (60), Mill Village (12),
Franklin Township (72), Waterford (14), Cambridge Spring (Crawford 3),
West Mead (Crawford 29) along with Tower 479 responded to Cooper
Science Hall on the Edinboro University campus for a reported building
fire. First arriving companies reported a working fire on the
roof. Further investigation found it to be a HVAC unit with
heavy fire coming from it. Tower 479, with 7 volunteers,
responded as the 2nd due ladder. Once on scene, the tower
reported to staging. After staging for several minutes, Tower
479 was released by command to return. |
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PAST MEMBER PICTURED IN USAF
MAGAZINE |
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Saturday, March 6th - Andy Deck,
past member of West Ridge and who is currently serving with the United
States Air Force, is pictured in the March - April issue of Airmen
Magazine. Senior Airmen Deck serves aboard KC 135 Air Refueler
Planes. Andy still pays a visit to the 46 House about once a
year when he is on leave. Thank you for serving our country
Senior Airmen Deck. Picture courtesy of Airmen Magazine. |
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TOWER RESPONDS ON 52 BOX |
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Friday, March 5th - Around 6am,
Companies 52, 50, 54, 48 RIT and Tower 479 were dispatched for a
reported building fire in Fairview Township. First arriving
companies arrived on location and reported thick black smoke showing
from an auto business. As crews from 50, 52 and 54 investigated
the interior, Tower 479, with 7 Volunteers, positioned on side Alpha.
After staging in manpower, the crew from 479 checked the rooftop vent
for any residual heat. Interior crews found that an oil heating
unit had malfunctioned. Tower 479 returned in service about 45
minutes later. |
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46 RUNS SECOND FIRE THIS WEEK:
7603 EDINBORO RD |
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Saturday, February 27th - At
8:26pm, West Ridge was dispatched to assist companies 42 (Perry
Hi-Way), 44 (Kearsarge), 40 (McKean) and 48RIT (West Lake) on a
reported structure fire at 7603 Engine 432 arrived on
location with Rescue 488 and reported smoke showing. Interior
crews from Rescue 488 and Tower 449 reported a fire in the B/C corner,
which had to contained and knocked down. Engine 473 with 7
volunteers arrived as the next due engine and assisted interior
companies with ventilation and overhaul. Engine 473 operated on
location for about 2 hours. Companies on scene did have to
battle slick roads along with moderate snow fall at the time.
Chief 462 had West Ridge Command. |
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ENGINE 472 RUNS FATAL FIRE IN
44: 5005 ZUCK ROAD |
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Tuesday, February 23rd - At
11:50pm, Companies 44 (Kearsarge), 68 RIT (Kuhl Hose) along with West
Ridge responded to 5005 Zuck Road for a building fire. Chief 450
(Kearsarge) arrived on location and reported a mobile home fully
engulfed with confirmed entrapment. Engine 442 arrived on
location and stretched an attack line to attack the fire with Engine
443 performing a reverse lay. Engine 472 with 7 volunteers
arrived on location and the 3rd due engine and assisted with fire
suppression, overhaul, ventilation and a secondary search. While
battling the fire, a fatality was confirmed inside the structure.
Engine 472 along with Chief 461 operated on scene for around 2 hours.
The cause is under investigation by the Millcreek Township Fire
Investigation Unit and Pennsylvania State Police. Pictures courtesy
Kearsarge Fire Department. |
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LUNCH HOUR VEHICLE ACCIDENT:
WEST 26th & ZUCK |
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Friday, February 19th - At 12:14pm,
West Ridge along with Millcreek Paramedics were dispatched for a
vehicle accident at West 26th & Zuck. As Chief 463 was
responding, Erie County advised of 1 patient entrapped in a minivan.
Chief 463 arrived on location, reported 2 vehicles with moderate
damage and no entrapment. Engine 472 with 7 volunteers arrived
on location and handled fluids and debris. Meanwhile, Engine 473
with 5 volunteers assisted MPS with patient care while Fire Police
handled traffic control. MPS transported 1 patient to the trauma
center for treatment. A total 16 volunteers responded on the
call. Companies cleared the scene 45 minutes later.
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LARGE AREA SEARCH |
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Monday, February 1st - For tonight's
drill, members reviewed large area search techniques. The
members reviewed 2 ways to search a large area. The first
technique reviewed was the normal search patterns that are used.
The 2nd technique used was the leap frog method with members connected
by a specific length of rope. Tonight's training was led by
Lieutenants Laskowski, Kilmer, Hickin and Safety Office DeRosa.
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ENGINE 472 TRANSFERS TO STATION 40 |
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Sunday, January 31st - At 7:23pm, West
Ridge was dispatched to a transfer assignment to Station 40 in McKean.
McKean, along with several other West and South County Fire Departments
were operating on a structure box out in Edinboro. Engine 472, with
7 Volunteers, stood by for around 90 minutes with no calls for service. |
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FIRST DUE RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURE
FIRE: 3112 WEST 24th STREET |
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Saturday, January 30th - Just before
lunch, Companies 46, 48 (West Lake), 50 (Lake Shore) and 93 (Millcreek
Paramedics) were dispatched to 3112 West 24th Street for a reported
structure fire. Chief 460 arrived on location, reported a 1 story
house with smoke showing. Tower 479 with 5 Volunteers, arrived on
location and stretched a 1 3/4" attack line into the basement. Crews
were met with moderate smoke and found the fire in the ceiling above a
light fixture. The interior crew had the fire knocked with within
minutes. Additional crews from 472 and 482 assisted with ventilation
and overhaul. Engine 502 (Lake Shore) staged at the hydrant.
Companies operated on scene until 12:53pm. Earlier in the morning,
Volunteers responded to 3 medical locals, all within 90 minutes. |
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WEST RIDGE VOLUNTEERS RESPOND TO
COMMERCIAL FIRE: 4999 PITTSBURGH AVE |
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Thursday, January 28th - At 6pm,
companies 44 (Kearsarge), 42 (Perry Hi-Way), 68 RIT (Kuhl Hose), 93
(Millcreek Paramedics) along with Tower 479 responded to 4999 Pittsburgh
Ave for a commercial fire. MP-27 arrived on location and reported
smoke showing from a 2 story commercial facility. Chief 441arrived
on established 44 command. Interior crews reported heavy smoke and
fire load on the Division 2. Tower 479 arrived on
location and positioned on the Alpha/Delta corner of the building.
The crew laddered the structure and ventilated. As this was going
on, the rest of the crew entered the structure with a 2" attack line to
attack the fire on the 2nd floor. With the extreme radiant heat,
every plastic type object that was 50-60 feet away from the main fire
melted. With temperatures in the teens, command requested an engine
from 46 and 48 (West Lake) as well as the American Red Cross and the Erie
City Fire Rehab Bus. Tower 479 operated on scene for several hours. |
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70th ANNIVERSARY BIRTHDAY PARTY!!! |
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Monday, January 25th - This evening
before drill, members got together to officially thank Harry Love for his
70 years of service. Harry, along with other local residents, saw a
need for a fire department in the West Ridge section of Millcreek Township
back in 1937. In 1940, their efforts became official when the West
Ridge Fire Department was officially chartered. Tonight, the members
applauded Harry for his years of service. The Millcreek Township
Board of Supervisors also presented Harry with a Certificate of
Appreciation for his years of service. Afterwards, the members
enjoyed some refreshments, a cake and gathered for a group picture. |
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TOWER 479 RESPONDS TO ELECTRICAL
FIRE: 2501 WEST 12th STREET |
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Monday,
January 25th - At 9:01am, Tower 479 along with 48 (West Lake), 50
(Lake Shore) and 93 (Millcreek Paramedics) responded to 2501 West 12th
Street for a reported electrical fire inside the St Vincent's Imaging
Center. Chief 481 arrived on location and reported normal
conditions. Tower 479 arrived on location, staged on side Alpha and
then repositioned to side Delta. There, they went to the roof to
check the HVAC units, which were operating normally. As interior
companies were investigating, they determined that the electrical smell
was coming as a result of an electrical issue and malfunctioning furnace.
The scene was turned back over to the business within the hour. |
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ENGINE 472 RESPONDS TO VEHICLE
ACCIDENT: WEST 26th & PENINSULA DRIVE |
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Saturday, January 16th - Station 46 was
dispatched to the intersection of West 26th & Peninsula Drive for a
reported vehicle accident. Chief 461 arrived on location and
reported 2 vehicles with moderate damage. As Millcreek Paramedics
were tending to patient care, Engine 472 with 5 volunteers handled fluids
and debris while Fire Police handled traffic. Units cleared the
scene within 30 minutes. |
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HAPPY 70th BIRTHDAY TO WEST RIDGE FIRE
DEPT!!! |
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Friday,
January 15th - On this date back in 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. |
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2 CAR VEHICLE ACCIDENT: WEST
26th & RIDGE BLVD |
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Tuesday, January 5th - This morning
during rush hour, Station 46 responding to a MVA just 1 block west of the
firehouse. First arriving companies reported 2 vehicles and minor to
moderate damage. Engine 472 arrived on location and assisted with
traffic. Companies cleared within 30 minutes. |
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A LITTLE SLED RIDING BEHIND THE
FIREHOUSE |
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Tuesday, January 5th - This afternoon,
a few members took advantage of all the snow the Erie region has
accumulated over the past several days. They spent the afternoon
sled riding behind Station 47 and then building a fort with tunnels on a
snow mound in the parking lot!! The members even had fun burying Lt.
Hickin in the snow. All in all, everyone had fun and a good laugh!!
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