CREWS RESPOND TO LOCOMOTIVE FIRE

Aug 31- LCFC was dispatched around 5:15am for a locomotive fire on the CSX tracks near Nursery Road. Engine 572 and Engine 563 responded. Crews arrived to find one locomotive with fire showing in the engine compartment. Engine 572 pulled along the railroad tracks to access burning locomotive. Crew pulled a line from Engine 572 and began fire suppression. Fire was extinguished in about 15 minutes. Fire heavily damaged engine compartment. No fire damage was found inside the cab area.  Overhaul was conducted to ensure all hot spots were out. Train traffic was stopped in the area during incident. All LCFC units cleared around 7:00am.

ASSIST TO U.S. COAST GUARD ASHTABULA

Aug 30- LCFC was requested to assist the U.S. Coast Guard Ashtabula with a water search and rescue on Lake Erie in the area of Conneaut Harbor around 9:45pm. A vessel in distress taking on water was reported. Water Rescue 579, Rescue Boat 578 and Squad 577 responded to Elk Creek Access for launch of 578. Once at Elk Creek Access. R578 was launched with 3 rescuers on board. R578 began a shoreline search from Elk Creek to Conneaut Harbor. Lake Shore Boat 509 was requested to assist. B509 responded to the area of Elk Creek and began a westward 2-3 mile off shore search. With no findings, USCG Ashtabula suspended the search shortly before 11:00 and released all units. Rescue 578 returned to Elk Creek Access and Boat 509 returned to Walnut Creek Access. All units were in service around 11:40pm. West County Paramedics also assisted.

MEMBERS COMPLETE FF SURVIVAL CLASS

Aug 29- LCFC had two members complete the Firefighter Survival Class offered by Kuhl Hose today. Assistant Chief Jeff Jobczynski and Deputy Chief Elizabeth Jobczynski completed the 16 hour class. The class teaches emergency procedures to be used in last resort situations for survival. Thank you to Kuhl Hose and the instructors for a great class!

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CANNONS

Aug 26- Congratulations to Lieutenant Juston Cannon and business member Maria Cannon on the newest addition to their family, Adeline Mae!

PERSONNEL ATTEND HOT DRILL

Aug 19- Assistant Chief Jeff Jobcznyski and Deputy Chief Elizabeth Jobczynski attended the Erie Airport Hot Drill today. The drill allows crews to practice fire suppression and rescue operations on a airplane simulator. Crews from other local fire departments and other airports also attended the drill. Thank you to Erie Airport Fire Chief Rick Robie for this opportunity!

CREWS RESCUE 4 ON WATER RESCUE

Aug 16- LCFC was dispatched to assist Springfield FD on a water rescue on Lake Erie near Raccoon Park around 1:15am. Two canoes with 4 persons, one flipped with two persons in the water hanging on to the side of the upright canoe and unable to paddle back to shore due to rip currents was reported by dispatch. US Coast Guard Ashtabula, Lake Shore Boat 509 and West County Paramedics were dispatched to assist. LCFC Water Rescue 579 with Rescue Boat 578 and Squad 577 responded to Summer City Boat Ramp for launch. Lake conditions of 3-4 foot breaking surf was present at time of launch. Rescue Boat 578 was launched and responded to the incident scene. Two persons in the water and two in upright canoe were brought aboard R578 and transported back to shore. One canoe was towed along side R578 and brought to the beach. 2 victims experienced mild hypothermia but refused transport. Lake Shore Boat 509 was placed in service. US Coast Guard vessel also returned after all persons and crew were accounted for. Once R578 was retrieved all personnel cleared the scene.

ENGINE ASSISTS STATION 64

Aug 15- LCFC was dispatched around 1:40 this afternoon to assist Springfield FD with one engine on a structure fire at a West Lake Road Residence. Girard, Cranesville, Platea and West County Paramedics were also dispatched to assist. Engine 572 responded shortly after dispatch. Dispatch advised caller reported a fire in the wall. LCFC and Springfield arrived on scene and found light smoke in the home. Crews opened up walls and investigated for the source of the smoke. Electrical wiring in the wall had became damaged and caused the surrounding wood to burn. Homeowner secured power prior to crews arrival. No fire was present. Girard, Cranesville, Platea and West County Paramedics were placed in service. Springfield and LCFC crew removed charred section of wall and ensured no extension. Once investigation was complete all units were placed in service and returned.

HISTORY COLLECTION LUNCHEON

Aug 14- This afternoon past and present LCFC members met at Station 56 to begin gathering and recording the history of the fire company. About 15 members took part in the luncheon. Hundreds of pictures were shared and dozens of stories told. The information gained today will begin the documentation of the history of LCFC. We hope to continue these luncheons in the future. Thank you to all the members who came out to share information and pictures! Check back soon for updates to the History page.

CREWS RESPOND TO REPORTED STRUCTURE FIRE

Aug 12- LCFC was dispatched for a commercial structure fire around 6:15pm at the Cherry Street Apartments. Girard, Cranesville, Lake Shore and West County Paramedics were dispatched to assist. LCFC Engine 563 responded. Assistant Chief 561 arrived on scene and reported nothing showing. No fire was found and all units except for Engine 563 were placed in service. After investigation it is believed the washers belt caused the smoke. Engine 563 cleared the scene around 6:45pm.

LCFC RESPONDS TO ROUTE 5 MVA

Aug 10- LCFC was dispatched this afternoon for a 2 vehicle accident on Route 5 near Mason Farms. Engine 563 responded. Crews arrived on scene and found 2 vehicles with minor damage. 4 patients were assessed and all refused treatment. Both vehicles were drivable. West County Paramedics assisted on scene. Once all vehicles left the scene, Engine 563 returned in service.

ASSIST TO STATION 64 ON MVA

Aug 8- LCFC was dispatched to assist Springfield FD with Squad 577 on a MVA at Route 5 & 215. Squad 577 responded. Units arrived on scene and found 2 vehicles with heavy damage, 1 vehicle on the roadway and 1 on its side in a ditch. LCFC crew assisted with assessing patients. 1 patient was transported by Springfield Squad to the hospital and 5 patients refused treatment. LCFC was released once patient care was completed.

UNITS ATTEND DAN RICE DAYS PARADE

Aug 7- LCFC Engine 563 and 572, Water Rescue 579 with Jet Skis 5710, Squad 577 and the Mule attended the annual Dan Rice Days Parade this morning. Hundreds of people lined the streets of Rice Avenue and Main Street in Girard. LCFC attends the parade each year to show support to the Dan Rice Days event.

CREWS ASSIST TO USCG

Aug 1- While crews were returning from the mornings drill, LCFC was requested to assist the US Coast Guard Station Ashtabula with a vessel in distress on Lake Erie. LCFC Water Rescue 579, Rescue Boat 578, Utility 566 and Jet Skis 5710 responded to Elk Creek Access for launch. 578 and the Skis made their way out of Elk Creek to the Lake. Once in the lake crews spotted a boat along the shoreline being pulled down the beach by two people. Units went to the boats location and questioned the individuals. It was confirmed that this was the vessel that had been reported in distress. The boat had became disabled due to engine trouble and the individuals on board were able to paddle the boat to shore. Crews notified US Coast Guard that vessel was found and in no danger. LCFC units accompanied the boat to the access area then went in service.

WATER RESCUE DRILL ON LAKE ERIE

Aug 1- LCFC, Lake Shore and members of the Millcreek Dive Team conducted a water rescue/dive drill this morning on Lake Erie. Crews met at Walnut Creek Access around 11:00 am and launched LCFC Rescue Boat 578, Jet Skis 5710 and Lake Shore Boat 509. Units transported divers to a location near beach 1 off Presque Isle. Divers conducted a dive on a ship wreck in the area. After dive drill was complete units returned to Walnut Creek Access. Ongoing drills like this help keep the teams skills sharp and enhance the multiple agency response relationship.

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2010 LCFC CRUISE IN

July 31- This afternoon LCFC held it's annual Cruise In and BBQ Rib Dinner. Everything from classic Hot Rods to Custom Mustangs filled the field behind Station 56. Thank you to all who came down to support the Lake City Fire Company!

FUEL SPILL SENDS CREWS TO ELK CREEK

July 30- LCFC was dispatched around 3:45pm for a fuel spill in Elk Creek near the Elk Creek Access boat ramp. Water Rescue 579 and Rescue Boat 578 responded. Assistant Chief 561 arrived on scene and reported a small amount of diesel fuel on the water. R579 and the boat were ordered to launch at the mouth and travel south up the creek to investigate further. Crews found only a small amount of diesel fuel in the water. The PA Fish and Boat Commission and PA Department of Health also assessed the scene. It was deemed unnecessary to contain and absorb the small amount of diesel fuel. Rescue Boat 578 returned to the mouth and all units were placed in service. The diesel fuel was found to be from a truck that been parked near the boat ramp.

CREWS ASSIST EDINBORO ON HAZMAT SCENE

July 28- LCFC was dispatched to assist Edinboro FD around 9:15am on a Hazardous Material Incident on Edinboro Lake. Utility 566, Water Rescue 579, Rescue Boat 578 and Jet Skis 5710 responded. Crews on scene reported an oil or paint based substance coating an area of Edinboro Lake. Erie County Hazardous Materials Team, Erie County EMA, PA Fish and Boat Commission, PA Department of Environmental Protection and Washington Township also responded. LCFC units arrived on scene and Edinboro command Assistant Chief 390 ordered the crew to launch the Rapid Deployment Craft and a Jet Ski. The RDC was loaded with absorbent booms and then launched with a Jet Ski. Unit responded to the area of contamination. The RDC crew laid the booms out to help contain and absorb the material on the water. Edinboro FD launched a boat with additional booms. A sample of the material was taken for testing.  Crews continued to contain and absorb the material. Test results came back and the material was found to be a rare form of algae. The Jet Ski and RDC recovered the booms and returned to the boat ramp. LCFC was released from the scene around 12:45pm.

CREWS GO TO MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT

July 28- LCFC was dispatched around 7:00am for a motorcycle accident on Elk Park Road near the tracks. Engine 563, Squad 577 and West County paramedics responded. Crews arrived on scene and found 1 patient with minor injuries. Patient was assessed and packaged. Squad 577 transported patient BLS to the hospital. Engine 563 and West County Paramedics cleared the scene a short time later

MOTORCYCLE VERSUS TRUCK ON ROUTE 5

July 20- LCFC was dispatched around 8:30pm for a motor vehicle accident on Route 5 near the Elk Creek Access. Dispatch reported a motorcycle versus car with injuries. West County Paramedics were also dispatched to assist. Squad 577, Engine 563 and Utility 566 responded. Units arrived on scene and confirmed motorcycle versus truck with heavy damage. Chief 560 assumed command. Two patients were found. One class 1 and one DOA. Girard FD was requested to assist with Squad 557, Rescue 558 and West County Paramedics for an additional medic.  Crews shut down Route 5 from North Creek Road to Townline Road. Class 1 patient was assessed and packaged. Squad 577 transported class 1 patient with two medics to Hamot. Patient succumbed to injuries upon arrival at Hamot. Crews remaining on scene assisted with traffic control and clean up. PA State Police remained on scene for investigation.

July 13- LCFC was dispatched around 9:30pm for a reported Structure Fire at Sanctuary Church on Maple Avenue. Girard, Springfield, Cranesville and Lake Shore were dispatched to assist. LCFC Engine 563 and Squad 577 responded. First arriving units found a strong smell of smoke in the structure with no fire showing. Chief 560 assumed command. All incoming units were requested to continue in priority 2. Units staged at Elk Valley Elementary. Crews investigated the structure and found the source to be from a fan motor on a condensing unit that malfunctioned. Crews ventilated the structure by opening doors and windows. All units cleared by 10:30pm.

July 5- LCFC was dispatched around 2:00pm for a two car MVA with injuries on Route 5 and Richardson Drive. Squad 577, Utility 566 and West County Paramedics responded. Units arrived on scene to find two vehicles with moderate damage and no entrapment. Patients were assessed and packaged. An additional squad from West County was requested.  Squad 577 and two West County Squads each transported a patient. Utility 566 crew remained on scene for traffic control and debris clean up. Once tow truck arrived scene Utility 566 returned and PSP remained on scene.

July 3- LCFC was requested for the mule to assist at Lawrence Park during their fourth of July celebration for EMS standby. Utility 566, the mule and a crew of 2 headed to Lawrence Park around 4:30pm. Once in Lawrence Park the mule and rescue trailer were unloaded and Station 28 command requested the crew to stand by at various locations and assist if needed. LCFC crew responded to 2 incidents while at event. Crews cleared Lawrence Park around 11:00pm

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June 25- LCFC, Lake Shore FD, West County Paramedics and US Coast Guard Erie were dispatched this morning around 11:00am for a water rescue on Lake Erie off of Elk Creek. Water Rescue 579 and Rescue Boat 578 responded to Elk Creek Access. While responding crews were notified that the location was just west of Walnut Creek Access and not off of Elk Creek. A vessel taking on water and sinking with 4 occupants on board was reported. A nearby good samaritan picked up the 3 of the occupants from the sinking vessel. Boat 509 arrived on scene and picked up the remaining individual in the water. LCFC returned to station and stood by in case an additional squad was needed. Lake Shore Boat 509 met up with good samaritans vessel and transferred the remaining occupants onto their Boat. US Coast Guard arrived on location with now sunken vessel for investigation. Boat 509 transported occupants to Walnut Creek Access for medical evaluation. LCFC was placed in service.

June 20- LCFC and West County Paramedics were dispatched to assist Girard FD on a residential electrical fire around 4:15pm at a Elk Park Road home. Engine 572 responded. Dispatch advised caller reported fire to possibly be out. Girard Chief 540 arrived on scene and had all units continue in priority 2. Engine 572 arrived on scene and stood by. After Girard crew investigated with thermal imaging camera fire was confirmed out with no extension. All units were placed in service.

June 19- The 86th Lake City Fire Company Carnival has come to an end. Thank you to those who came out and supported our event. Also thank you to the vendors, parade participants and volunteers who gave their time for the carnival. Below is a list of the main prize winners.

June 19- LCFC was dispatched to assist Lake Shore FD with the Rapid Interventions Team around 1230am for a reported residential structure fire on Bogey Way. Engine 563 responded quickly with a full crew. First arriving units reported nothing showing. While enroute E563 was advised to respond priority 2. Crews on scene reported a smell of smoke in the structure. After investigating it was found to be coming from an outside source. Engine 563 was placed in service as it arrived on scene. Fairview FD and West County Paramedics also assisted. Source was a neighbors burn barrel.

June 13- LCFC was dispatched shortly before 11am for a vehicle fire on West Park Drive.  Engine 572 responded. Dispatch advised the responding crew that the fire was possibly out. Engine 572 arrived on scene with Pennsylvania State Police and found one vehicle with no fire showing. Fire was extinguished prior to crews arrival and damage was contained to the dash area. Crews disconnected the battery and investigated to ensure no extension.  After nothing further was found, crews cleared the scene.

June 6- LCFC began the morning around 3:00am with a dispatch for a tree down blocking roadway on Route 5 near North Creek Road. Squad 577 and Utility 566 responded. Crews found multiple trees down all along route 5. Crews began to work to clear roadway. A nearby neighbor helped by utilizing a front loader. Some trees were so large and heavy the loader could not move them. Springfield Township was notified that heavy equipment was needed to remove trees along route 5 west of Townline Road. The morning continued with trees blocking the roadway in the area of Martin Avenue and Arneman Lane around 6:30am. After clearing roadway crews finally returned in service. This storm also caused 1 death in Springfield Township at Virginias Campground where a camper was rolled over onto a man by the wind. Update 6/7: The National Weather Service has confirmed that storm damage over the weekend was caused by a tornado. Starting as a EF0 with wind speeds exceeding 65 MPH and ending as an EF1 with wind speeds between 86 and 110 MPH. The tornado touched down intermittently for about 5 miles from Springfield thru Lake City and to Girard.

June 5- LCFC assisted Edinboro FD with the Mule this morning for the annual Edinboro Triathlon. The Mule and ResQ Trailer stood by to assist if a medical emergency occurred during the race. The race consisted of a running and biking event. The swimming portion of the event was cancelled due to poor Edinboro Lake Conditions. Edinboro FD Squad transported one participant with heat exhaustion. No other injuries were reported.

June 4- The new 2010 Kawasaki Jet Skis, courtesy of Cycle City of Erie are now lettered and in service. Once again the generosity of Kawasaki and Cycle City will greatly increase the Lake City Fire Company’s Water Rescue Teams ability to serve the region with rapid response and search capacity.