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~May 2013

LCFC HOSTS VFIS COURSES

May 11- Friday evening and Saturday LCFC hosted two VFIS (Volunteer Firemen's Insurance Service) courses at Station 56. Friday evening members completed a Highway Safety Instructors Course and Saturday members completed a Emergency Services Trailer Operations and Safety Instructors Course. Members from LCFC, West Ridge, Kuhl Hose, Albion, Glade, Oil City Gouldsboro, Monroeville, Busti and others were present for the class. Thank you to VFIS Instructors, all who attended and Fairview FD for use of cones for the practical session.

 

WATERCRAFT IN DISTRESS EDINBORO LAKE

May 10- LCFC  was dispathed to assist Edinboro with the Water Rescue Team for a vessel in distress on Edinboro Lake around 4:30pm. Lake Shore and Crawford County SCUBA were dispatched to assist.  Utility 566, Boat 5710 and Squad 577 responded shortly after dispatch. While responding all units were placed in service by command. Units returned.

 

~April 2013

POSSIBLE VEHICLE FIRE ON TOWNLINE ROAD

April 25- LCFC  was dispatched around 8:15am for a vehicle fire on Townline Road. Engine 563 responded. 563 arrived to find one vehicle in a ditch with negative fire. Crew investigated and found airbag deployment but no fire. Crew secured battery power. LCFC cleared the scene around 9:00am.

 

MULE ASSIST TO PLATEA ON SEARCH

April 22- LCFC  was dispatched around 7:30pm to assist Platea FD with the Mule and manpower on a search for an overdue person  near Francis Road.. Utility 566 with the Mule and Squad 577 responded. The Sheriffs Posse, Search Dogs and State police were also dispatched to assist. Upon arrival at staging the missing person was located and all units were placed in service.           

 

CHIMNEY FIRE ON ELK CREEK AVE

April 22- LCFC was dispatched shortly before 10:00pm to assist Girard FD with one engine on a structure fire at a Elk Creek Ave residence. Cranesville RIT Team and West County Paramedics were dispatched to assist as well. Engine 563 responded within minutes with a full crew. Units arrived to find a working Chimney fire. Crews found extension into the attic area. Fire was extinguished in the chimney and attic area. LCFC was released from the scene around 11:15pm.                                                                                                               

 

BEST OF LUCK BUFFY

April 09- Today LCFC says good bye to Firefighter-EMT and past Deputy Chief of EMS  Elizabeth "Buffy"  Jobczynski as she moves south. Buffy has committed to over 20 years with LCFC and been a crucial part of our Emergency Medical Services and Fire Prevention Program. Buffy has moved to South Carolina with husband Jeff Jobczynski who had taken a job as a firefighter-EMT with Jasper County Fire Rescue. Best of Luck and thank you for your service and dedication to LCFC!

 

 

 

SEALEGS SEASON OPENER

April 06- This morning LCFC took advantage of the great weather and conducted operator training and overall on water vessel check on the Sealegs. A crew of 3 spent four hours on the water. Including launching and landings on various beaches from Elk Creek to Presque Isle Bay. A number of bystanders stopped to take a picture of the boat and ask the crew questions. The boat continues to impress not only bystanders but the LCFC as well.

 

 

RE-CHASSIS 579 PROJECT UPDATE

April 05- Our re-chassis project for Rescue 579 is still underway at Churchville Fire Equipment. Painting has been completed and reassembly is underway. The Go-Light, Hi-Low Air Horns and back up camera have been mounted and wired in. Wiring is being completed for warning lights and compartment lights. Expected completion from Churchville is the end of April.

 

 

~March 2013

WATER RESCUE TEAM ASSIST

March 30- LCFC was requested by Conewango Township Police Department and North Warren FD to assist on a search detail for a missing North Warren man along the Conewango Creek. U566 with Boat 5710 and an Erie County EMA F-250 with our supply trailer and a crew of 4 Water Rescue Technicians transferred to North Warren around 6:30am. Boat 5710 was in the water by 10:30 and assisted Glade FD and Search dogs with a search along the creek. Search was completed around 4:00 with no findings. Crew returned home around 6:30pm.

 

WATER RESCUE ON ELK CREEK

March 29- LCFC was dispatched around 8:00pm for a water rescue on Elk Creek near the Elk Creek Access Boat Ramp. A male patient who had fallen in the water was reported. Girard Rescue 558, Lake Shore FD Water Rescue Team and West County Paramedics were dispatched to assist. LCFC Utility 566, Boat 5710, Squad 577 and Mule 56 responded. While enroute units were informed person was out of the water but still needed assistance. Girard and Lake Shore were placed in service.  A crew of 2 made their way down the creek bank to the individual. Crew escorted 2 individuals back to parking lot for assessment by EMS. 577 transported 1 patient to the hospital. All units cleared around 9:30pm.

 

ANNUAL BANQUET

March 23- LCFC held it's annual banquet this evening at Nick's Place in Edinboro. The following members received their service pins: Maria Cannon (5Yr), James Gross (10Yr), Steve Knapp (1Yr), Dakota Peterson (1Yr), Dual Peterson(1Yr), Rhonda Sopher (1Yr) and Robert Weber (1Yr). The following earned the 100 Call Club for 2012: Tom Hosack, Elizabeth jobczynski, Jeff Jobczynski and Marvin Waxham Jr. Jeff Jobczynski was also recognized for his service and dedication to the fire company as he began his new career as an EMT-Firefighter with Jasper County Fire-Rescue. Thanks to all who attended, Nick's Place Staff and DJ Dave Calladine for a great night!


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MORNING MVA WITH ENTRAPMENT

March 21- LCFC was dispatched shortly after 7:30am for a one car MVA with entrapment on West Lake Road. West County Paramedics, Fairview Rescue 539 and Girard Fire police were dispatched to assist. LCFC Squad 577 and Engine 563 responded. Crews arrived to find one car into a pole with entrapment. Crew stabilized patient and removed drivers door with a Holmatro Tool. Once removed patient was packaged and transported to the hospital. 563 remained on scene until vehicle was removed around 8:30am.

 

 

RE-CHASSIS 579 PROJECT UPDATE

March 20- Our re-chassis project for Rescue 579 is still underway at Churchville Fire Equipment. The box is fully prepped for primer and paint. The console, air horns, siren speaker and grille lights have all been installed. The body has been mocked up and drilled for warning lights and the back up camera. More updates will be added as the project continues.

 


STRUCTURE FIRE ON MARTIN AVE

March 5- LCFC was dispatched shortly before 3:00pm for a residential structure fire at a Martin Ave residence. Lake City PD were on scene of a single story residence with smoke showing. Girard, Springfield, Cranesville, Lake Shore and West County Paramedics were dispatched to assist. Engine 563, Utility 566 and Squad 577 responded. Units arrived to find smoke showing from story floor windows and Chimney. Crews entered home to find moderate smoke conditions on first floor. Interior crew entered basement and found moderate- severe fire damage with little fire. Crew extinguished hot spots, ventilated and conducted overhaul. Fire is under investigation. All units cleared around 5:00pm.



MEMBERS COMPLETE USCG BOATING COURSE

March 2- LCFC had 5 members complete the U.S. Coast Guard Boating safety and Seamanship course hosted by Lake Shore Fire Department over the past few Saturdays. This course, instructed by the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, was a comprehensive course covering topics such as Personal Protective Equipment, Trailering Operations, Navigational Rules and Chart Plotting. Thank you Lake Shore for offering this course and the U.S> Coast Guard Auxiliary for instructing.



~February 2013

LOSS OF ONE OF OUR OWN

Feb 21- LCFC is saddened to announce the loss of Fire Company Member and Auxiliary Member John Bryan. John has been a member of our auxiliary for a few years and was beginning his membership within the Fire Company. Our condolences to the family and friends of John Bryan.

 

NEW MULE IN SERVICE

Feb 21- Today Off Road Express of Erie, Pa and Kawasaki generously renewed our Kawasaki Mule Loaner Program. A 2013 Kawasaki Mule 4010 Trans4X4 is now in service and ready to respond. This Mule has become a great asset to our region. Thank you Off Road Express and Kawasaki for your continuing support!

 

~January 2013

CITIZENS ASSIST WITH WATER LEAK

Jan 27- LCFC was dispatched to a West Lake Road residence around 8:30pm to assist the homeowner with a major water leak under their mobile home. Utility 566 and Squad 577 responded. Units arrived and found the water main feeding the home leaking at the water meter. Crews located shut off and secured the main for the homeowner. Units cleared the scene.


BEST OF LUCK TO JEFF JOBCZYNSKI

Jan 26- Today Firefighter and Past Assistant Chief Jeff Jobczynski left Lake City for his now job as a Firefighter/EMT with Jasper County Fire-Rescue in South Carolina. Jeff accomplished alot during his 16 years with LCFC. From developing the Water Rescue Team into a regional and State asset to  expanding our fire and rescue training program. LCFC thanks Jeff for all he has done and wishes him the best of luck on his new career!

 

UNITS RESPOND TO CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM

Jan 23- LCFC was dispatched around 8:00pm to a Elk Street residence for a Carbon Monoxide Alarm activation with no illness. Utility 566 and Squad 577 responded. Crews arrived and began air monitoring at the front door. Crew made their way throughout the home with no findings on the meter. After insuring all possible sources were negative for CO, it was determined a faulty detector was the cause. All units returned from the scene

 

ASSIST TO 64 ON STRUCTURE FIRE

Jan 23- LCFC was dispatched around 7:45pm to assist Springfield FD on a residential structure fire at a Happy Valley Road residence. Platea, Cranesville, Girard and West County Paramedics were also dispatched to assist. Engine 563 responded shortly after dispatch. Springfield units arrived on scene and found smoke showing from the garage. Crews had the fire under control quickly and Engine 563 was placed in service per command as they arrived on scene. 563 returned.

 

AUTOMATIC FIRE ALARM ON KEYSTONE DRIVE

Jan 23- LCFC was dispatched around 12:00pm for an automatic fire alarm at Sterling Technology on Keystone Drive. Girard FD was dispatched to assist. Prior to units responding property manager informed dispatch that alarm was caused by a break in the sprinkler piping with water flow. Deputy Chief 570 continued to the scene and confirmed fire department was not needed. LCFC and Girard were placed in service.

 

TRANSFER ASSIGNMENT TO 44 HOUSE

Jan 20- LCFC was requested to transfer one engine to Lake Shore FD around 6:30am. Millcreek Fire Department were out of multiple structure fires. Prior to transfer LCFC was reassigned to stand by Kearsarge FD. Engine 563 with a crew of 5 moved up to Kearsarge FD and stood by until Kearsarge units got back in service. LCFC was released around 10:30am.

 

ASSIST TO 64 ON GAS LEAK

Jan 20- LCFC was dispatched shortly before 5am to assist Springfield FD on the scene of a natural gas well leak on Scott Road. Engine 563, Utility 566 and Squad 577 responded. Crews arrived on scene and were given orders to evacuate residents on Scott Road. Crews went door to door evacuating residents. All units stood by until National Fuel Gas arrived and secured the leak. LCFC Units returned.

 

RE-CHASSIS 579 PROJECT UPDATE

Jan 12- The new chassis completed the next step in our re-chassis project. The chassis was sent to Bill Watson's Autobody in Fairview, Pa to undergo the two tone white over red paint scheme. Thank you Watson's Autobody for the great job and your donation to our project! The chassis will be sent to Octane Custom Graphics the week to have the rear window blacked out. At the end of the month the truck will be sent to Churchville Fire Equipment for completion of the project.

 

~December 2012

POSSIBLE STRUCTURE FIRE ON SMITH STREET

Dec 23- LCFC was dispatched this afternoon for a possible structure fire at a Smith Street Residence. Homeowner reported a burning electrical odor in home. Girard, Cranesville, Lake Shore and West County Paramedics were dispatched to assist. Chief 560 arrived on scene and reported nothing showing. Engine 563, Engine 572 and Girard Engine 552 responded. Command held with the responding units placing all others in service. Upon investigation a burnt out ceiling light ballast in the basement was found to be the cause of the electrical burning odor in the home. Light was removed and all units were placed in service.

 

ONE TRUCK ROLLOVER ON W. MIDDLE RD

Dec 23- LCFC was dispatched around 10:30am for a one car rollover accident on West Middle Road. West County Paramedics were dispatched to assist. Engine 563, Squad 577 and West County Squad 113 responded. Crews arrived to find one truck rollover in a ditch with all occupants out. No injuries were found. Crews cleared on scene around 11:00am.

 

WATER RESCUE 579 RE-CHASSIS PROJECT

Dec 21- Today the new cab and chassis for our Water Rescue 579 Re-chassis Project arrived at Bob Ferrando Ford in Girard. The new chassis and current 1985 GMC will be sent to Churchville Fire Equipment in late January/early February for completion of the project. The rescue body will be removed from the current chassis and installed on the new one. The rescue body will be repainted and emergency lighting will be installed. This rechassis project saved thousands of dollars over a entirely new truck. Updates will follow as the project progresses.

 

2013 ELECTION OF OFFICERS

Dec 16- LCFC held its 2013 election of officers this evening. Below are the results:
LINE OFFICERS BUSINESS OFFICERS RELIEF OFFICERS
Chief 560 - Marvin Waxham Jr President - Greg Summerson President - Greg Summerson
Asst. Chief 561 - Tom Hosack Vice-President - Juston Cannon Vice-President - Steve Knapp
Deputy Chief 570 - Juston Cannon Secretary - George Reichert Secretary - George Reichert
Deputy Chief 571 - James Gross Treasurer - Lisa Sackett Treasurer - Jennifer Waxham


TWO CAR MVA ON ELK PARK

Dec 1- LCFC was dispatched around 12:30am for a two car MVA on Elk Park Road. West County Paramedics were dispatched to assist. Squad 577, Engine 563 and Utility 566 responded. Crews arrived and found  two vehicles with heavy damage. 1 patient out of the vehicle. A large gas leak was also located at the scene. National Fuel Gas was notified and arrived to secure the gas. One patient was packaged and transported to the hospital. Once tow truck arrived vehicles were removed and all units returned in service.

 


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