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.

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 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.

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.           

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.                                                                                                               

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!

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.

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 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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!