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Welcome to the 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 two all volunteer fire departments that primarily serves the residents of Fairview Township. Lake Shore is also part owner of the Millcreek Paramedic Service, an ALS Paramedic Ambulance Service. Currently, mutual aid agreements are with West Ridge FD, West Lake FD, Fairview FD, Lake City FD, Millcreek Paramedic Service and West County Paramedic Association.

Water Rescue on Lake Erie

06/26/10 - Today four fishermen went out on Lake Erie for the day. Soon after sailing about six miles off of Walnut Creek Marina, they realized that their vessel was taking on water. 509 and the U.S. Coast Guard responded to the distress call. Another vessel that was in the area also heard the call for help and offered their assistance, pulling three of the four men out of the water. 509 arrived and pulled the last man out of the water. The other three men were transferred to 509 and transported back to Walnut Creek Marina where ambulances from Lake Shore and Millcreek Paramedics were waiting. One victim was transported to a local hospital for exposure to the cool waters. Mutual aid was received from Lake City Fire Company, Millcreek Township Dive Team, Millcreek Paramedic Service, West County Paramedic Association and the U.S. Coast Guard.

Lake Shore Becomes a Training Site

05/26/10 - As of March 29th Lake Shore Fire Department has been recognized by the Pennsylvania Department of Health as an accredited continuing education sponsor. Congratulations!

Water Rescue Assist to Girard

05/22/10 - Tonight some people became victim to the rising waters of Elk Creek. Crews from Lake Shore, Fairview, Lake City, West Ridge, Kearsarge, Platea, Springfield, Edinboro and Crawford County assisted Girard in rescuing these individuals. Crews worked well into the dark hours and were on scene for almost four hours. All victims were removed from harms way and returned to drier lands.

Fire Assist at a Local Restaurant

05/20/10 - In the evening hours, Lake Shore was dispatched for one engine to assist West Ridge at a structure fire at Super Buffet on West 26th Street. Engine 502 responded with a crew of five. Upon arrival, 502s crew assisted other crews from West Ridge to ventilate the structure. A fire was found in the overhead hood system in the kitchen. The fire was quickly extinguished and 502 returned in service. Click here for photos.

Burn Tower Drill

05/05/10 - Tonight Lake Shore Fire Department went to West Ridge Fire Department Station 47 to train in their burn tower. Training was on victim extrication from the building and fire suppression techniques. Click here for photos.

Vehicle Extrication and Burn Drill

04/28/10 - Tonight members of Lake Shore Fire Department along with Fairview Fire Department participated in a drill reviewing vehicle extrication equipment and techniques and vehicle fires. Click here for photos.

Structure Fire in 50s District

04/09/10 - Shortly after 3:00 p.m. Lake Shore, West Lake, Fairview, Lake City Fire Departments and West County Paramedics were dispatched for a residential structure fire. WCPA was first on scene and reported smoke showing. The homeowner was not home. First-in crews entered through the front door and found that the floor was already sagging. Crews were on scene for about three hours battling the blaze. No one was injured. PA State Police Fire Marshall was called in to investigate the cause. Additional mutual aid from A. F. Dobler Hose responded with their cascade system. Click here for photos.

Two Engines Assist To Station 48

04/02/10 - Just after noon, Lake Shore was dispatched for an assist to West Lake at Lincoln Metal for a brush fire. The smoke from the blaze could be seen from the airport. Engine 502 laid about 800 feet of supply line and another 700 feet of hand line to reach the fire. Crews utilized foam to help extinguish the fire. Photos

WE'RE BACK!!!

03/29/10 - The Officers and Members of the Lake Shore Fire Department are proud to announce that at the Millcreek Township Supervisor's Meeting on Tuesday, March 23, 2010 the Supervisor's unanimously voted to recommission Lake Shore Fire Department in Millcreek Township. This means that we will once again be the responding fire department in northwest Millcreek, from Woodside Drive to Millfair Road and from the Railroad Tracks to Lake Erie. We will still be responding to our current territory in Fairview Township as well, which is from Millfair Road to Walnut Creek and again from the Railroad Tracks to Lake Erie. If you should have any questions, please contact us at the number below or via email at webmaster@lakeshorefire.org.

Trauma Life Support Class

03/21/10 - Members from Lake Shore along with members from several other area departments attended an International Trauma Life Support class held at Station 50. Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics learned the latest care, protocols and treatment of a trauma patient. Photos

R.I.T. Assist Station 72

02/09/10 - Shortly after 7 p.m. LSFD was dispatched to assist Franklin Township Fire Department on a structure fire on Route 98 just south of Crane Road. Engine 503 responded with five. Crews from Edinboro, Cranesville, Fairview, Platea, Lake City and Springfield also assisted. The structure was a total loss. 503 reported back in service 4 hours after dispatch. Thanks to Lake City Fire Company for the photos.

Vehicle Accident Assist Station 52

01/09/10 - Station 50 was called to assist Fairview Fire Department on a vehicle accident at W Lake Rd and Dutch Rd. FFD arrived and was extricating patients when they were dispatched for another accident in the 6600 block of W Ridge Rd. Fairview command on W Lake Rd rerouted LSFD to handle the W Ridge Rd crash. Upon arrival crews found a car into a telephone pole with minor damage and no injuries. Fire Police remained on the scene until cleared by PSP. Click here for photos.

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