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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.
Change of Apparatus Numbering
08/01/08 - Today the Lake Shore Fire Department changed the numbering of their apparatus. This change is in preparation for the expected switch to a County Dispatch Center.
Water Rescue II Class
06/29/08 - This weekend members of Lake Shore and Lake City Fire Company participated in Water Rescue II Class. The class centered on boat operations and rescues. The classroom training was held at LSFD. On Sunday, class was held in the Bay at Presque Isle. Members from both departments learned and used the boats and equipment of each others department. Click here for photos.
Swim In the Bay
06/28/08 - Lake Shore Boat 59 was in the water today standing by in the Bay for a swim that was held. Participants swam in the Bay from Presque Isle to the Erie Yacht Club. B59 stood by in the event that any of the swimmers needed medical attention in the water. LSFD had a crew of 3 with a MPS Paramedic on board. Click here for photos and a video.
Tanker 56 is Decommissioned
06/27/08 - Tanker 56 is decommissioned today. It has been sold to Bernice FD in Bernice, Oklahoma. Representatives came to the fire house and loaded the tanker onto a flatbed for transport. Click here for photos.
Vehicle Extrication Training at the Base
06/25/08 - Tonight, along with Fairview FD, the Base held a vehicle extrication drill. Some new equipment was used and trained on as well as some of the things that we have had. This was a refresher training for some and a familiarization for others. Firefighters trained on hand tools, air bags and hydraulic tools. Click here for photos and videos.
Smoke in the Building
06/24/08 - At 2340 hours, LSFD was dispatched to assist West Ridge FD at the Paul J. Martin Apartments for smoke in the building. Engine 55 responded with a crew of 5. Upon arrival, E55 was assigned to the 9th floor to investigate. A light haze was located throughout floors 6 - 9. Residents were advised to evacuate the building. It was determined to be caused by an electrical problem on Penelec's end. Crews were on scene for over two hours. Penelec was able to repair the problem and crews stood by on the floors of the building while the power was brought back online. Residents were allowed to return to their apartments just before 2 am. Departments responding: West Ridge, Lake Shore, West Lake, Fairview, Millcreek Paramedics, Millcreek Police and Millcreek EMA. Click here for photos.
Boater in the Water
06/18/08 - Around 2:30 pm LSFD, along with the U.S. Coast Guard, Lake City Fire Company, West County Paramedics and Emergycare, were sent to the Walnut Creek Access for a person in the water. Reports came in that the person was in a kayak and that they were about a half mile from shore. Truck 54, Squad 52 and Engine 53 responded with Chief 500 having command. With the assistance of the PA Conservation vessel, the victim was able to brought to shore where he was looked at by LSFD and WCP EMS personnel. LCFC was put in service while they were en route to the Access. Click here for photos.
Dog Rescue
06/16/08 - At near 2200 hours a resident on Foxglove Lane contacted LSFD and said that his dog was trapped in a 8" drainage pipe that went over the embankment to the lake shore and asked if there was anything that LSFD could do to help rescue the dog. Engine 53 and Truck 54 went to the scene and Chief 501 had command. The owner stated that the dog was missing for over 24 hours and that they located it about 10-12 feet over the embankment in the 8" pipe. Crews were digging on scene for about 2 hours before they were able to access the dog and remove it from the pipe. The dog appeared to be in good shape and the owner said that he would take it to the vet to get checked out. Fairview FD assisted with Rescue 539 and personnel. Click here for photos.
The Calls of One Busy Day
05/30/08 - The day started at about noon with Lake Shore, Fairview, West Lake & Lake City for the FAST Team being dispatched to 5220 Bramblewood Lane in the Applewood Mobile Home Park for a structure fire. West Lake Chief 480 arrived with MPD and found light smoke coming from the exterior of the structure. The Erie Airport radioed that they had an engine crew available and were asked to respond. Engines 9 (WLFD), 55 (LSFD) and 822 (Erie Airport) responded to battle the blaze. E9 and E55 went to work on the exterior to find the fire area, while E822 was assigned to the interior. Captain 511 assumed command and held with the three engines on scene. The fire was found to be in an exterior wall and roof area with no extension into the interior. Crews extinguished the fire which was determined to be caused by a malfunction with the hot water tank causing high heat to transfer from the heat pile of the flue to the roof and wall areas. All units cleared the scene in about 45 minutes. Click here for photos.
Next, LSFD was dispatched for a pedestrian struck on W. Lake Road. Chief 500 arrived on scene to find one injured bicycle rider. Traffic control was needed due to rush hour traffic while a section of W. Lake Road was shut down for responder safety. Millcreek Police Department and Millcreek Paramedic Service responded also. After a short investigation, it was determined that the pedestrian struck was the result of a MVA that had occured on W. Lake Road. The bike rider was hit after tow vehicles were involved in a rear end collison and one vehicle left the roadway striking the bike rider. The bike rider was transported to the local trauma center by MPS. W. Lake Rd was reopened and units cleared the scene approx. 30minutes after dispatch.
Finally LSFD was dispatched to assist Fairview Fire Department at a reported structure fire at 7251 Klier Drive. A LSFD crew was on station Friday evening when Fairview Fire Dept. was dispatched to a reported Structure Fire at the John V. Schultz Furniture Warehouse. LSFD crew reported status to FFD Chief 530 and the Chief requested LSFD to respond. Crews responded Engine 55 with five. Engine 55 arrived on scene and was ordered to investigate the 1st floor while FFD was on the second. Crews completed the search finding nothing and assisted FFD on the second floor. Crews found a light ballast to be the reason for the report. All units were placed in service by command and returned. Click here for photos.
Forcible Entry Training
05/28/08 - Tonight for drill, members of Lake Shore and West Mead 2 Fire Departments participated in Forcible Entry training. Training included gaining access to the different types of doors and breaching of walls and floors. Rick Robie, Chief of the Erie International Airport Fire Response Team, instructed the class. The house that was used for training is one of the buildings that the FAA obtained for the airport expansion project. LSFD sends their thanks to the FAA for allowing us to utilize this building. Click here for pictures.
60th Anniversary Video
05/26/08 - A link to the LSFD 60th Anniversary Video has been added to the Videos page. This link will take you to MySpace. Thanks to Lt. Dan Kremer for the video.
Annual Fund Drive
05/19/08 - The annual fund drive for the Lake Shore Fire Department was mailed out to the residents and businesses of our district. Please click here to view the letter.
Members Attend Fire School
05/04/08 - Three members went down to Blair County Fire School this weekend for a Structural Burn class. The classroom portion of class was held in Blair County. The class then traveled to Cambria County for maze and hose advancement training. On Sunday, the class went over to Center County to train in a live burn session in the new nine million dollar facility. This class was the first out-of-town class to burn in this facility. Click here for pictures.
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.
Click
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.
Click here for more information.
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.
Click on the photo for more.
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.
Click on the picture for more!
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.
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Lake Shore Fire Department
5310 West Lake Road
Erie, PA 16505
(814) 833-6508