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Welcome to the new Internet home of the Lake Shore Fire Department. The Lake Shore Fire Department in located in northwest Millcreek Township, a suburb of Erie, Pennsylvania. Lake Shore FD is one of five all volunteer fire departments located in Millcreek. Lake Shore is also part owner of the Millcreek Paramedic Service, an ALS Paramedic Ambulance Service. Lake Shore currently serves the residents of Millcreek Township and Fairview Township. Currently, mutual aid agreements are with West Ridge FD, West Lake FD, Fairview FD, and Lake City FD.
LSFD Receives PA Water Rescue Level 1 Accreditation
04/29/08 - Today the Chief was very excited when he got the mail! In the stack of envelopes was one that held our Accreditation certificate for PA Water Rescue Level 1. Lake Shore is only the second Fire Department in Erie County to receive this honor, the other Department being Lake City Fire Company. The next step for LSFD is working towards Level 2 Accreditation, which is getting our members trained in Emergency Boat Operations and Rescue.
Vehicle Rolls Over on W Lake Rd
04/29/08
- Late this afternoon a Suzuki Sidekick rolled onto its side at W Lake Rd
and Garloch Dr. The lone occupant was not injured and was able to climb out
on his own. Engine 53 responded with a crew of 3 and cancelled all other
responding units. There were some fluids leaking from the overturned
Sidekick and these were contained by the Engine crew. The Engine was on
scene for about 20 minutes.
Water Rescue I Class
04/27/08 -
Firefighters from Lake Shore, West Lake, Lake City,
Blooming
Valley and Transfer
Fire Departments attended a Water Rescue I Class at LSFD. Training started
in the classroom on Saturday, 04/26/08. On Sunday, class was held at
Fairview High School to train in the pool. Students learned how to use throw
bags, swift-water crossings, self rescue and removing victims from some
entrapments. In the afternoon the class traveled to Meadville, PA and spent
time in French Creek using the skills they learned earlier in moving water.
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here for photos.
LSFD Checks Out Hydrants in Fairview Township
04/23/08 - Tonight for drill firefighters went out into the Fairview Township portion of the District to test the hydrants. This is done every spring to inspect the hydrants and see if they need any service or if they incurred any damage over the winter. The caps, fittings, stems and drains are checked and lubricated, if needed. Engines 53 and 55, Truck 54 and Squad 52 were out in the district completing this task.
Basic Vehicle Rescue Class
04/19/08 - Members traveled out to Franklin Township VFD for a BVR class. Students learned how to stabilize vehicles involved in accidents and extrication of victims entrapped in those vehicles. Click here for photos.
Boat 59 hits the water
04/18/08 - Some members pulled Boat 59 out of storage, took it down to Walnut Creek Access and put it in the water today. The purpose was to check the Boat prior to the start of the season. The lake was smooth today and everyone aboard had the opportunity to pilot the Boat. Click here for photos.
Line of Duty Death
04/08/08
- Lawrence Park Fire Department Deputy Chief Mike Crotty was fatally injured
while battling a blaze at Port Erie Plastics. The Lake Shore Fire Department
sends their condolences to the Lawrence Park Fire Department, the Erie Fire
Department and the Crotty Family.
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Ropes Training
04/02/08
- Firefighters from Lake Shore and Fairview Fire Departments got together
for a refresher class on ropes and knots. Training was conducted at Fairview
Fire Department by Jim Wagner.
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Dive Training
03/29/08
- Firefighters from Lake Shore, West Ridge and West Lake participated in
SCUBA and dive training in preparation of this years water season. Training
lasted about three hours and centered around search techniques. Training was
conducted at the McDowell High School pool.
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Fire Chief's Bowling Tournament
03/29/08
- The Annual Fire Chief's Bowling Tournament was held at Rolling Meadows
Bowling Lanes today. Many of the Erie County Fire Departments participate in
this event. This year the proceeds were going to benefit the Gertrude A.
Barber Center. Click on the picture for more.
LSFD sends it thanks to Jon Rainey for heading up this annual event! Great job and keep up the good work Jon!
The Base puts a quick hold on a fast moving basement fire
03/27/08
- Lake Shore was dispatched at 11:21hrs to a reported smoke in the
building. Mutual aid from Fairview FD for one engine and West Lake FD for
Truck 2 were dispatched for automatic mutual aid. Engine 55 and Engine 53
from LSFD responded, E53 arrived on scene to find a two story wood frame
residence with nothing showing. Chief 500 established command and ordered
E55 to set up at the hydrant and Truck 2 directly into the scene. The
homeowner stated that there was smoke in the house when she came home and
she had been running a clothes dryer in the basement before she had left.
Alpha crew entered in sector 1/level 1 and was met with thick black smoke
that appeared to be coming from the heating vents. Alpha crew put an 1 3/4''
pre connect hose line in service and with the assistance of E55's crew made
their way to the basement. Alpha crew was met with intense heat and black
smoke in the basement. Truck 2's crew was assigned to the first and second
floors to check for extension. Alpha crew found the source of the blaze and
extinguished the fire. C481 of WLFD vented the basement using three basement
windows from the exterior. E532 from FFD arrived and assisted in checking
for extension and salvage/overhaul. Crews had difficulty checking for
extension due to half the basement being just a crawl space in which the
fire had extended. The fire was put under control approximately 25 minutes
after arrival. The first and second floors only received minor to moderate
smoke damage, however the heat coming up through the vents had caused a
few non-structural components on the first floor to catch fire. The cause of
the fire appeared to be electrical in nature. LSFD would like to thank all
mutual aid companies that responded.
The day stayed busy for the "Base". After units cleared the fire grounds, the Base received three EMS calls and the Chief was busy on the Fire Grounds with the State Police Fire Investigator.. Two of the EMS calls were shortly after the fire delaying the crew from returning equipment in service. However, we got it done. You Know!
Fire Alarm assist to Fairview
03/14/2008
- At 12:36 Lake Shore was dispatched to assist Fairview Fire Department on a
fire alarm at the Tri-State Cosmotology Lab at 5739 W Ridge Rd. Engine 55
responded and met Fairview crews on scene. Crews checked the building and
were unable to find a reason for the activation. Units were on scene for
approximately 15 minutes then returned in service. Click on the picture for
more photos.
Chimney Fire
03/10/08
- At 17:26, Lake Shore, Fairview, and West Lake Fire Departments along with
Millcreek Paramedics were dispatched to 1643 Brookside Drive for a chimney
fire. Caller reported that flames were shooting out of the chimney. Lake
Shore Chief 500 and West Lake Chief 480 arrived on scene and reported smoke
showing. Engine 55 took the address and crew went inside the house to
investigate. The crew from West Lake Truck 2 laddered the building and
checked the chimney. A small fire was located at the top of the chimney
which was put out using a dry-chem extinguisher. Crews inside found no
extension of the fire. Engine 55 and Truck 2 handled the call and all other
responding units were placed in service. Residents were advised to have the
chimney cleaned and inspected before using again.
Residential Fire Alarm
03/08/08
- At 16:13, Lake Shore was dispatched to 617 Holly Drive for a Fire Alarm.
Engines 55 and 53 responded on the call. Upon arrival, alpha crew found the
family trying to light the fire place. Due to the cold and snowy weather,
the smoke was pushed back into the house causing the fire alarm to activate.
Chief 500 had command. The snow was up to the crews knees as they were
trying to get to the front door of the house. Click on the picture for more
photos. Also included are photos of the road conditions during the response.
Line of Duty Death
03/06/08 - The Lake
Shore Fire Department members send their condolences to the
Pine Township Engine
Company.
Pine Township Firefighter Brad Holmes died Wednesday, March 5, 2008 from
injuries suffered in a February 29, 2008 house fire in Grove City, PA.
During the early morning hours of February 29, 2008 Brad was a part of a two
person team that was searching the duplex when conditions rapidly
deteriorated and they became trapped on the second floor and a RIT had to be
deployed to rescue Brad. Brad was then taken to UPMC Mercy where he died
from his injuries.
2 Vehicle Accident
03/02/08 - In the morning hours,
Lake Shore and Millcreek Paramedics were dispatched for a 2 vehicle accident
on Garloch Drive just south of West Lake Road. Engine 53 and Squad 52
responded. Captain 511 assumed command. The two vehicles each incurred minor
damage. A passenger in one of the vehicles was transported by Millcreek
Paramedics to an Erie hospital. Click on the picture to see more.
Residential Fire Alarm
02/24/08 - LSFD was dispatched at 1228 for a residential fire alarm. Engine 55 responded and Captain 511 assumed command. Crews checked out the house and found a bad smoke detector. The homeowner was advised of the findings and the crews went back into service.
Car into a Pole
02/23/08
- At 2336, Lake Shore and Millcreek Paramedic Service were dispatched for a
vehicle accident with one car into a telephone pole. L-4 arrived on scene an
found the lone occupant already out of the vehicle with minor injuries.
Squad 52 and Engine 53 responded to the scene. 52 handled care of the driver
until MPS arrived and 53 disconnected the power to the vehicle. The driver
was taken to an Erie hospital by MPS. Engine 53 remained on scene until the
vehicle was removed by West Lake Service because of a gasoline leak.
More
pictures here.
Training Conducted at the Station
02/20/08
- In January, Lake Shore Fire Department conducted training for the members.
An area of the station was closed off and filled with artificial smoke to
create a realistic training environment. Firefighters geared up in full
bunker gear and grabbed an uncharged hose line and went to work searching
the smoke-filled room for victims. Click on the patch to the left to
watch the video!
Fire Alarm Assist to Fairview
02/12/08 - Lake Shore
was dispatched for an Engine and a Tanker to assist
Fairview Fire Department
on a residential fire alarm on Wilson Road at 5:01 p.m. Engine 55 responded
with a crew of 5. Chief 520 had command and Engine 55 was ordered to take
the address and to take the Thermal Imaging Camera inside. Crews found a
broken water register that caused the alarm. Tanker 56 was advised to
stand-by at the station and was cleared about 20 minutes later. The home was
turned over the the Homeowner and crews returned.
Motor Vehicle Accident
02/10/08 - Around 3:00 p.m. Lake Shore and MP24 were dispatched for a Vehicle Accident that was reported as a car into a tree at W. Lake Road and Westwood Drive. No one was injured. Squad 52 responded to check the occupants and Truck 54 responded for traffic control.
5th District Stays Busy With Engine Runs
12/03/07 - Friday November 30th LSFD had a total of three engine runs within a ten hour period. The first was an automatic Fire Alarm at Fairview Manor Nursing home at 0607hrs in the morning. E53 responded to the alarm and it was determined to be a false alarm caused by a bad detector. Hours later at 1147hrs LSFD was dispatched to a Smoke in the Building call at 5602 Bonaventure Dr. E55 and E53 responded along with T2 WLFD and E532 FFD. E55 arrived to find no obvious conditions however upon crews entering the basement of the structure it was found to have light smoke conditions. After investigating crews found that an electrical malfunction in a space heater was the cause of smoke. Crews ventilated the structure and cleared a short time later. After time to wash the truck and a break for lunch LSFD and surrounding Depts. crews were back at it again. At 1516hrs LSFD was dispatched to another smoke in the building call. E55 responded on the call. T2 from WLFD and E532 FFD also responded again. E55 arrived on scene to find a two story wood frame residence with nothing showing. E55's crew investigated while T2 staged on Lake Shore Dr. and E532 took the hydrant. E55's crew found that the smoke was caused by an over heated cloths dryer. The structure was vented and all units cleared the scene.
Fire Alarm Turns Into Structure Fire
11/10/07 - Lake Shore was alerted at 1:58 in the morning for two engines to assist Fairview Fire Dept to the 7200 block of West Ridge Rd to a dentist office for a structure fire. The original call for Fairview was a fire alarm. West County Medic 3 arrived on scene to find smoke showing and the sounds of fire from the attic space. Engine 55 responded with 5, and Engine 53 was shortly behind 55 with 6. Upon arriving on scene Chief 520 from Fairview assigned the crew from Eng. 55 to do a secondary search of the structure. Upon completing that, the crew joined up with the crew from Engine 53 and set up for possible vertical ventilation. The crew also had equipment for horizontal ventilation in place and was utilized. After ventilation was completed, LSFD crews was assigned to perform overhaul and salvage. The crews cleared the scene after about 3.5 hours after dispatch when all hot spots were extinguished and the building was secured. The cause of the fire is under investigation. Other departments that were on scene was Girard with two engines and West Lake for RIT.
Squad 52
Engine 53
Truck 54
Engine 55
Tanker 56
Boat 59
Lake Shore Fire Department
5310 West Lake Road
Erie, PA 16505
(814) 833-6508