ASSIST TO GIRARD ON SEARCH DETAIL

Aug 18- LCFC was dispatched to assist Girard FD with the Kawasaki Mule and manpower on a search detail at Girard Boro Park around 10:20pm. Utility 566 with the mule, Squad 577 and Assistant Chief 561 ATV responded. Crews arrived at the Girard Boro Park and met with Command for a briefing. Five Star K9 Search and Rescue Team and members of Fairview Fd began to search the woods near the command post. Erie County Dispatch was able to locate the coordinates for the missing individuals cell phone. The Mule, 561 ATV and K9 S&R team relocated to area of the coordinates. After a brief search crews located the missing individuals cell phone. Command released all units around 12:30am , the police department continued their investigation.

LCFC PARTICIPATES IN 9/11 BEAM ESCORT

Aug 16- LCFC Engine 572 participated in the escorting of the Erie 9/11 Memorial WTC Beam from I-90 and Sterretania to Erie Insurance, the future home of the Erie, PA 9/11 Memorial site thie evening. Apparatus from approximately 7 other departments, the Sheriffs office and a group of about 20 motorcycles took part in the escort detail. Thank you City of Erie Councilman Mark Aleksandrowicz and others involved in this project for your hard work to create a 9/11 memorial in Erie. Visit Erie 9-11 memorial website for more project information.

MULE GOES TO EDINBORO ON SEARCH

Aug 7- LCFC was dispatched to assist Edinboro FD with the Kawasaki Mule on a search detail around 10:00pm. Utility 566 and the mule responded with a crew of 3. A missing person was reported to authorities in the area of Fry Road and Route 6N in Edinboro. U566 and the Mule arrived on scene and were given orders to unload the Mule and conduct a road search along Fry Road. Nothing was found during road search. Mule was then requested to search along a trail off of Fry road where a K-9 Unit had picked up on something. While searching on trail all units were placed in service. Missing individual was located safe at their residence. The mule returned to U566 and was secured. All units cleared around 12:30am. Franklin Township FD, Cranesville FD, McKean FD, Waterford FD, Five Star K9 S&R Team, Edinboro Police and PSP all assisted on scene.

BOAT 578 ASSIST ON VESSEL IN DISTRESS

Aug 7- LCFC was dispatched around 3:30pm to assist Lake Shore FD, US Coast Guard and PA Fish and Boat Commission with a vessel taking on water off of Walnut Creek. Water Rescue 579, Boat 578 and Squad 577 responded. Lake Shore Boat 509 went underway to search for the vessel. LCFC units arrived at Walnut Creek and Boat 578 was launched. Boat 509 located the vessel and found it unable to power up and taking on water. Boat 578 arrived and assisted in escorting the vessel into Walnut Creek Access. Boat 509 towed vessel to dock. Units were placed in service once vessel was secured at Walnut Creek Access courtesy dock.

WATER RESCUE TEAM GOES TO FAIRVIEW

Aug 5- LCFC was dispatched to assist Fairview FD on a water rescue off of Avonia Beach around 4:30pm. A report of a capsized kayak with 2 people in the water in PFD's was given by dispatch. Water Rescue 579, Boat 578 and Squad 577 responded. US Coast Guard, Lake Shore FD and West County Paramedics also responded. Units arrived at Avonia Beach and Boat 578 was positioned to launch. Prior to launch crews received notification that the kayakers were not in distress and back underway. A visual on the kayakers was made and crews confirmed they were ok. Command placed all units in service.

ONE CAR MORNING MVA

Aug 2- LCFC was dispatched around 7:30am for a one car mva at Middle Road and Fairplane Road. West County Paramedics were dispatched to assist as well. Squad 577 and Utility 566 responded. Units arrived on scene and found 1 vehicle off the roadway in a ditch with minor damage. Patient was self extricated and uninjured. Squad 577 and West County paramedics cleared the scene and U566 remained on scene until vehicle was removed by West County Towing.

ASSIST TO WLFD ON 3 PEOPLE IN THE WATER

July 29- LCFC was dispatched to assist West Lake FD on a watercraft in distress on Lake Erie off of Kelso Beach around 10:45am. Water Rescue 579, Rescue Boat 578 and Utility 566 responded. Dispatch advised 3 people in the water, 2 with pfd's, from capsized kayak and raft was reported by caller. LCFC arrived at the beach and met up with West Lake Command. The 3 individuals in the water were retrieved by West Lake personnel utilizing a resident of the areas Personal Watercraft. All persons were confirmed accounted for and crews were placed in service. LCFC returned.

WATER RESCUE/MULE ASSIST TO FAIRVIEW

July 28- LCFC was dispatched to assist Fairview FD on a injured person in Walnut Creek near the Dutch and Tow Road around 3:30pm. Utility 566 and the Kawasaki Mule, Water Rescue 579, Boat 578 and Squad 577 responded. LCFC units arrived on scene and command requested the Mule to respond to the creek. Mule 56 responded to the scene approximately a quarter to half mile from Dutch Road. Mule 56 arrived on scene and met up with a crew from Fairview and West County Paramedics. Patient was packaged and loaded onto the ResQ trailer . The Mule transported the patient out to Dutch road where patient was transferred to Fairview's Squad for transport to hospital. The Mule was loaded back onto the trailer and LCFC cleared the scene.

MISSING SWIMMER SENDS CREWS  N.PIER

July 27- LCFC was dispatched to assist West Lake FD on a missing swimmer from a sailboat approximately 1000 yards of Beach 11 around 6:20pm. Water Rescue 579, Boat 578, Utility 566 and Squad 577 responded to Presque Isle North Pier Lighthouse per command. Units arrived on scene and launched Boat 578 from the beach. Boat 58 responded to the area where the victim was last seen and began to search the water along with US Coast Guard Erie and other agencies. Boat 578 returned after a primary search and retrieved two rescue K-9's and their handlers. After a 3 hour search was conducted Boat 578 returned to shore for retrieval. A body was discovered in the water by divers and recovered. Crews cleared around 12:20am.

WATER RESCUE ON PRESQUE ISLE

July 26- LCFC was dispatched to assist West Lake Fire Department on a water rescue at Presque Isle State Park beach 2 around 9:30pm. Water Rescue 579, Boat 578, Squad 577, Utility 566 and Kawasaki Mule responded priority 2 to West Lake Station. While enroute command requested LCFC respond priority 1 for a confirmed 1 person missing in the water. Units arrived on scene near beach two and met with command. The mule was unloaded and retrieved Boat 578. Boat 578 was transported to the beach and launched with a crew of two. Boat 578 worked with US Coast Guard Station Erie which had two vessels on the water, US Border Patrol with 1 vessel, Stat Medevac Helicopter and US Coast Guard Helicopter on searching the waters. Presque Isle lifeguards searched the waters off the beach along with SCUBA team members from West Lake, West Ridge and Sheriffs Department. Additional crews searched from land. LCFC utilized the Kawasaki Mule to search the shoreline as well. After hours of searching with no findings Fire Department operations were concluded. US Coast Guard continued their search. Lake Shore and Millcreek Paramedics also assisted on scene.

LCFC RESPONDED TO CAPSIZED KAYAK

July 21- LCFC was dispatched for a water rescue on Lake Erie off of Elk Creek around 12:15pm. Girard, Lake Shore and West County Paramedics were dispatched to assist. Water Rescue 579 and Rescue Boat 578 responded. Dispatch advised a capsized kayak with two people in the water, 1 with a PFD, 1 without, approximately 200 yards off shore was reported by caller. 579 and Boat 578 arrived at Elk Creek Access and launched 578. B578 responded out of Elk Creek and onto the lake. Girard Rescue 558, Squad 557 and Lake Shore 504 responded to the mouth of Elk Creek. As B578 began its search, Lake Shore 504 reported the two people who were in the water had made it to shore and were uninjured. B578 continued on its search to find the capsized kayak. B578 found and recovered  the inflatable kayak and paddles, then returned to the boat ramp at Elk Creek Access. All units were placed in service and returned.

CREWS RESPOND TO REPORTED HOUSE FIRE

July 21- LCFC was dispatched for a residential structure fire at a Lake Street residence around 9:20am. Girard, Springfield, Lake Shore, Cranesville and West County Paramedics were dispatched to assist. Engine 563 responded. 563 arrived on scene with Girard 541 who reported nothing showing. After investigation burnt food was found to have filled the home with smoke. All units were placed in service. Good outcome when temperatures were in the low to mid 90's.

STANDBY FOR BOATING ACCIDENT ON LAKE ERIE

July 19- LCFC was dispatched to standby West Lake FD Station 48 for a possible assist with a boating accident on Lake Erie off of Presque Isle each 11 around 6:00pm. Water Rescue 579, Rescue Boat 578, Squad 577 and Utility 566 responded shortly after dispatch. West Lake and Lifeguard personnel were on the beach and reported a personal watercraft vs boat accident with one person in the water. A lifeguard on a PWC and US Coast Guard arrived quickly and stabilized patient. Patient was taken by boat to a dock near Sheraton Hotel on the Bayfront. Emergycare transported patient from dock to Hamot Hospital. LCFC was placed in service while enroute to Station 48.

WATER RESCUE ASSIST TO WEST LAKE

July 18- LCFC was dispatched to standby for a possible assist to West Lake FD with a capsized vessel with persons in the water on Presque Isle Bay around 8:15pm. Water Rescue 579, Boat 578, Utility 566 and Squad 577 responded non-emergency to West Lakes Station for stand by. While enroute, US Coast Guard Erie arrived on scene of a capsized sailboat with 2 people in the water. US Coast Guard retrieved victims and transported them to shore for evaluation. LCFC was placed in service by West Lake Command. LCFC units returned .

ASSIST TO LSFD ON POSSIBLE WATER RESCUE

July 16- LCFC was dispatched to assist Lake Shore FD and US Coast Guard on a possible water rescue 1/2 mile off of Walnut Creek Access around 9:45pm. A flare sighting had been reported in the area to US Coast Guard Erie. Water Rescue 579, Rescue Boat 578, Utility 566 and Squad 577 responded. Rescue 579 and Rescue Boat 578 arrived at Walnut Creek Access and met up with Lake Shore personnel. Crews found a boat that was taking on water at the boat ramp. Boat made it safely to the ramp and crews confirmed the flare had been from this vessel. All units were placed in service and returned.

OUTSIDE FIRE AT ELK VALLEY ELEMENTARY

July 16- LCFC was dispatched for an outside fire at Elk Valley Elementary School around 7:30am. Engine 572 and Utility 566 responded. Crews arrived on scene and found a small mulch fire underneath some playground equipment. Crews contained burning mulch and extinguished fire. No damage was found on the playground equipment. Once fire was extinguished crews removed burnt mulch from playground and replaced. All units were clear around 8:30am.

ASSIST TO SPRINGFIELD FD ON MVA

July 15- LCFC was dispatched to assist Springfield FD with a Squad on a 3 vehicle accident at the intersection of Route 215 and West Lake Road shortly before 8:00pm. Squad 577 responded. Crews arrived on scene and found 2 vehicles with moderate to heavy damage and no entrapment. Command ordered LCFC to attend to one patient. Patient was packaged and loaded into squad 577. 577 transported patient to Hamot Medical Center with minor injuries. Springfield Squad 647 also transported one patient to Hamot.

ENGINE ASSIST TO 54 ON MVA

July 11- LCFC was dispatched to assist Girard FD with one engine on a motor vehicle accident with entrapment on Route 20 near Dagget Road around 11:30am. Girard and West County Paramedics were on scene working on one entrapped patient. Engine 563 and Utility 566 responded. LCFC units arrived on scene and were ordered to handle the landing zone for STAT MedEvac. Crew set up the landing zone and assisted with patient transfer to STAT MedEvac. Once helicopter was airborne, LCFC was released from scene.

CREWS RESPOND TO ODOR INVESTIGATION

July 10- LCFC was dispatched for an odor investigation in the area of North Park and Birch Street around 12:20pm. Engine 563 and Engine 572 responded. Crews arrived on scene and investigated. A strong sulfur smell was found in the area. After investigating the source was found to be a travel camper with a battery that had shorted and began to off gas. Owner removed battery from camper and crew cleared the scene.

MULE ASSIST TO SPRINGFIELD FD

July 9- LCFC was dispatched to assist Springfield FD with the Mule around 5:00pm for a ATV accident on McKee Road. Utility 566 and the Mule responded shortly after dispatch. Chief 640 requested a helicopter to the scene. Springfield personnel and a West County Paramedic had stabilized the patient and brought them out via a pickup truck. Utility 566 arrived and crews were ordered to assist with securing landing zone for STAT Medevac. Once patient was transferred to STAT Medevac crew, LCFC was released from scene.

2011 CARNIVAL COMES TO AN END

June 18- Thank you to all who supported the Lake City Fire Company during our 2011 Carnival. Special thank you to the volunteers who donated their time and/or skills to assist at the event. Also thank you to all the local businesses who provided Chinese auction prizes or other items for the carnival.

Thursday night $500 Winner: Ann Foht from Lake City, Pa.

Friday night $500 Winner: Jimmy Oneal from Erie, PA.

Saturday night $5000 Winner: Roger Vojtko from Girard, Pa.

STRUCTURE FIRE WITH 12 BUSES

June 13- LCFC was dispatched around 3:15pm for a structure fire at the Girard School District Bus Garage on Lake Street. Girard, Springfield, Cranesville, Lake Shore and West County Paramedics were dispatched to assist. LCFC Engine 563, Engine 572, Utility 566 and Squad 577 responded. E563 was first in and reported a working fire. Two additional companies were added to the alarm bringing Fairview and West Lake. 12 buses and the storage garage were nearly fully involved when the first hand lines were pulled. Crews extinguished the fire as buses were pulled out of the garage by West County Towing. Once building and bus fires were extinguished an extensive overhaul was conducted, Crews cleared the scene around 7:45pm. Thank you to all departments who assisted on the incident and stood by at fire stations of those working the incident!

LCFC WATER RESCUE EQUIPMENT ON DISPLAY

June 11- This morning LCFC participated in the Erie Safe Boating Task Force's 5th annual Erie Safe Boating Day held at Liberty Park. LCFC Water Rescue 579 and Rescue Boat 578 as well as other water rescue equipment were on display at the event. A crew was also with the equipment to answer any questions and provide safe boating tips. U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, U.S. Customs, U.S. Border Patrol, Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission, Lakeshore Towing, fire/water rescue boats, and more.

U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Boarder Patrol, PA Fish and Boat Commission, Lake Shore Fire Department and many others also had equipment on display on land and in the water. LCFC wishes all boaters a safe and fun boating season!

LCFC RESPONDS TO REPORTED FIRE

June 5- LCFC was dispatched for a reported commercial structure fire at Sterling Technology on Keystone drive around 1:30pm. Girard, Springfield, Cranesville, Lake Shore and West County Paramedics were dispatched to assist. LCFC Engine 563, Engine 572 and Utility 566 responded. Engine 563 was first in and reported smoke showing from the building. Crews were met at the entrance by an employee who reported a fire in a plastic mold machine that employees had possibly extinguished. Crew entered the building and found fire in the machine. A line was pulled from Engine 563 and fire was extinguished. Springfield and Lake Shore crews assisted with overhaul and ventilation. All units were clear around 2:45pm.

ENGINE ASSIST TO FAIRVIEW

June 1- LCFC was dispatched for an engine to assist Fairview FD at a residential Structure Fire on West Lake Road this evening. Engine 572 responded. Crews arrived on scene and found nothing showing. No fire was found in the home but a smell of electrical burning was present. After investigation it was determined that a tree had fallen on power lines and caused damage to the power feeding two homes.  LCFC was released from the scene and Engine 572 returned.

BOAT 578/MULE GO TO EDINBORO

June 4- LCFC was requested for the Mule and Water Rescue Team to assist at the Edinboro Triathlon by Edinboro FD this morning. Utility 566, the Mule, Water Rescue 579 and Rescue Boat 578 spent from 9:00am until 1:30pm in Edinboro. Boat 578 stood by on Edinboro Lake during the swim portion of the event and the Mule followed the biking and running portion. Fortunately no injuries were reported.

CREWS RESPOND TO MORNING MVA

May 29- LCFC was dispatched for a motor vehicle accident around 4:30am near West Lake Road and Maple Avenue. West County Paramedics were also dispatched to assist. Engine 563, Squad 577 and Utility 566 responded. Crews arrived on scene in a trailer park and found one car into a parked car with minor damage to one vehicle and moderate damage to the other. A porch also sustained damage from the impact. Patients were self extricated and refused treatment. Crews assessed structural damage to porch and stabilized to prevent collapse. Scene was turned over to Girard Police. All units returned.

WATER RESCUE TEAM ASSIST TO WEST LAKE FD

May 11- LCFC was dispatched around 2:00pm to stand by for a possible assist to West Lake FD on a water rescue off of Lake Front Drive in Millcreek Township. One occupant on a raft that had drifted approximately 100 yards off shore and unable to make it back was reported. Station 57 answered up and crews donned water rescue gear. As Water Rescue 579 and Boat 578 responded to stand by at West Lake station they were placed in service. Occupant of raft made it to shore. US Coast Guard Erie assisted.

ENGINE ASSISTS TO SPRINGFIELD

May 9- LCFC was dispatched around 4:00am to assist Springfield FD with one engine on a structure fire. Dispatch reported a vacant home totally involved with collapse on Ellis Road. LCFC Engine 572 responded. Springfield Engine 643 was first on scene and confirmed structure burnt to the ground. Engine 572 arrived on scene and assisted with water supply and extinguishment. Once fire was extinguished, LCFC was released from the scene.

APRIL 2011

EMS

MVA

STRUCTURE FIRE

FIRE ALARM

WATER RESCUE

OTHER

MONTHLY TOTAL

TWO CAR MVA ON MIDDLE ROAD

April 29- LCFC was dispatched around 3:oopm for a two car motor vehicle accident on Martin Ave near Mechanic Street. LCFC Engine 563 and Squad 577 responded. Crews arrived on scene and found two vehicles with minor damage and no injuries. Crews provided traffic control and cars were cleared from roadway. LCFC units returned in service.

CREWS RESPOND TO SMITH ST. STRUCTURE FIRE

April 20- LCFC was alerted around 1:45am for a residential structure fire at a Smith Street residence. Mutual aid preplan was dispatched for Girard, Springfield, Lake Shore, Cranesville and West County Paramedics to assist. Chief 560 was on scene quickly and notified dispatch of confirmed working structure fire and heavy smoke conditions. LCFC Engine 563, Engine 572, Squad 577 and Utility 566 responded shortly after dispatch. Units arrived on scene and crews entered home. Heavy fire conditions and burnt out stairs between levels 1 and 2 were found. An aggressive interior knock down was conducted and crews brought the fire under control within 45 minutes. Extensive overhaul was conducted to check for hotspots. One resident was transported to the hospital by Squad 577 with a smoke related injury. Crews remained on scene until 5:00am. A fire marshal has been called in to investigate.

LCFC ASSISTS GIRARD ON POSSIBLE FIRE

April 19- LCFC was dispatched to assist Girard FD on a possible structure fire at the Girard Dinor on Main Street around 6:00am. Fairview was dispatched to assist as well. LCFC Engine 563 and Squad 577 responded shortly after dispatch. First arriving units reported nothing showing. E563 arrived on scene and command had crew stand by. After Girard's crew investigated, no fire was found and LCFC and Fairview were released from the scene.

CREWS RESPOND TO TREES ACROSS ROADWAY

April 16- LCFC was kept busy this morning responding to multiple reports of trees across roadways caused from the strong winds. Crews cleared trees from West Lake Road and Godfrey Road and also removed cable wires from Railroad street. Units were in service around 10:30am.

CREWS RESPOND TO REPORTED BRUSH FIRE

April 10- LCFC was dispatched around 1:30pm for a brush fire in the woods near off of North Creek Road. Utility 566 and Engine 572 responded shortly after dispatch. Units arrived in the area and investigated. Crews found a broken electric pole with the wires down on a tree. Tree was on fire. Dispatch was notified to inform Penelec. Units stood by for Penelec's arrival. Fire went out on its own. Crews returned once Penelec arrived on scene.

BEST WISHES TO ALLISON MOORHOUSE!

April 5- LCFC wishes member Allison Moorhouse best wishes as she begins her career with the US Marine Corps. Allison will be leaving for boot camp April 10th. LCFC thanks Allison for all she has done for us and now for our country. Best wishes on your new endeavor!

~ March 2011

MARCH 2011

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MVA

STRUCTURE FIRE

FIRE ALARM

WATER RESCUE

OTHER

MONTHLY TOTAL

RESPIRATORY PROTECTION - SCBA CLASS

March 28- For this weeks Monday night drill LCFC participated in a Respiratory Protection- SCBA class held at Station 56. Crew's refreshed their Self Contained Breathing Apparatus awareness and also completed a obstacle course in full gear. Thank you instructors Fred Gillespie and Tom Palotas for a great class!

CREWS RESPOND TO REPORTED MVA

March 23- LCFC and West County Paramedics were dispatched for a reported one car accident on West Lake Road near Nursery Road around 2:15pm. Caller reported a tree on a vehicle in that area. Engine 563 and Squad 577 responded. Crews arrived in the area and investigated. No accident was found, though a tree limb along side the roadway was. Units returned in service.

RIT ASSIST TO LAKESHORE

March 20- LCFC was dispatched to assist Lakeshore FD with the Rapid Interventions Team around 10:00am on a possible structure fire at a Pasadena Drive residence . Engine 563 responded with a full crew shortly after dispatch. While enroute LCFC was placed in service by command.

ANNUAL LCFC BANQUET

March 19- This evening LCFC held its annual banquet at Nick's Place. The event honors the members of the company for their dedication and service. Thank you to all who attended the event. Below is a list of those who achieved the 100 Call Club and those who received year pins.
100 Call Club: Juston Cannon, Mark Horstman, Elizabeth Jobczynski, Jeffrey Jobczynski, George Reichert, Jennifer Waxham, Marvin Waxham Jr.
Year Pins: Greg Summerson (5 years), George Reichert (10 years), Jeffrey Jobczynski (15 years) and Marvin Waxham Jr (30 years)

WATER RESCUE TEAM ASSIST TO STATION 38

March 14- LCFC was dispatched around 8:45am to assist Edinboro FD with the Water Rescue Team for an animal rescue on Edinboro Lake. LCFC Water Rescue 579, Boat 578 and Squad 577 responded shortly after dispatch. Edinboro units arrived on scene and reported one dog on the ice not in immediate danger.  Edinboro Command and the dogs owner were able to call the dog to shore. All units were placed in service.

TRANSFER ASSIGNMENT TO STATION 53

March 12- LCFC was dispatched around 3:45am to transfer one engine to Fairview FD Station 53. Engine 563 responded to station 53 and stood by. Fairview, Lake Shore, West Ridge, West Lake and Girard FD were on the scene of a working structure fire on Eaton Road. Engine 563 stood by until around 6:30am and was released to return. For information on the fatal Fairview Structure Fire visit link here.

CREWS RESPOND TO ODOR INVESTIGATION

March 8- LCFC was dispatched to a North Park Drive residence for an investigation around 8:30pm. Dispatch advised homeowner was using bleach on a floor in the home when it began to react and let off a pungent odor. Engine 563 and Squad 577 responded. Units arrived on scene and crew geared up with SCBA's. Crew entered home and began opening door and windows to ventilate. The area where bleach was used was diluted with water. Odor dissipated and crews returned.

CREWS RESPOND TO POSSIBLE STRUCTURE FIRE

March 4- LCFC was dispatched for a possible structure fire around 7:40am at a North Creek Road residence. Girard, Springfield, Platea, Cranesville, Lake Shore and West County Paramedics were dispatched to assist. Dispatch advised homeowner reported smoke detector activation in the home. Engine 563 responded. 563 arrived on scene and reported nothing showing. Crews investigated and found nothing visible inside the home. All incoming units were ordered to continue in priority 2. Crews continued investigating and found faulty detectors in the home. All units were placed in service and returned.

~ February 2011

 

FEBRUARY 2011	EMS	MVA	STRUCTURE FIRE	FIRE ALARM	WATER RESCUE	OTHER	MONTHLY TOTAL
# OF TYPE	24	2	3	0	2	1	32

WEST MIDDLE ROAD MVA

Feb 26- LCFC was dispatched for a one car mva with entrapment on West Middle Road around 12:40pm. Squad 577 and Utility 566 responded. Springfield was requested for Rescue 643 to assist. West County Paramedics were also dispatched to assist. Units arrived on scene and found one vehicle on its side with two entrapt and no injuries. Crews stabilized the vehicles and extricated patients with use of a ladder. Units cleared around 1:45pm.

CREWS RESPOND TO RICE AVE MVA

Feb 21- LCFC was dispatched for a car vs semi accident on Rice Avenue around 11:30am. West County Paramedics were dispatched to assist. Squad 577 responded. Crews arrived and confirmed car vs semi. Car sustained moderate damage. One patient was evaluated and refused transport. Crews remained on scene for tow truck and traffic control. Once vehicles were removed, roadway was reopened and all units cleared scene.

LCFC ASSISTS AT FROSTBITE OPEN

Feb 20- LCFC Water Rescue Team was requested to assist at the Joe Roots Frostbite Open today on Presque Isle Bay. Squad 577, Water Rescue 579 and Boat 578 along with a crew of 9 met at Vista 1 on Presque Isle around 9:00am. LCFC along with West Lake FD and Erie County Sheriffs SCUBA team stood by in the event of a emergency on the ice during the 9 hole golf outing. Crews conducted ice safety checks through out the day. No incidents occurred. Crews cleared around 6:00pm. Thank you to West Lake FD for inviting LCFC to assist on the event.

WATER RESCUE TEAM STAND BY

Feb 14- LCFC was dispatched around 1:30pm to stand by for a possible assist to West Lake FD with an Ice Rescue on Lake Erie Bay. Dispatch advised caller reported a vehicle through the ice near Vista 3. West Lake and Presque Isle Park Rangers responded to the area. LCFC answered up and stood by the station for further orders. Crews on scene conducted a shoreline search. Search turned up nothing. West Lake command placed all units in service. LCFC secured.

MULE ASSISTS ON MCKEAN SNOWMOBILE ACCIDENT

Feb 13- LCFC was dispatched around 2:40am to assist McKean FD with the Kawasaki Mule on a snowmobile accident near Osborne Road in McKean Township. Edinboro FD and Central County Paramedics were dispatched to assist as well. Utility 566 and the Mule responded shortly after dispatch. McKean's crew arrived at the accident scene and established patient care. Utility 566 arrived and Mule with the ResQ trailer were unloaded. Command ordered Mule to respond to the accident scene approximately 1 mile in the woods. Mule and ResQ trailer responded on snowmobile trail. Patient was packaged and loaded onto the ResQ trailer. Mule transported the patient out of woods to awaiting McKean Squad. Patient was transported by McKean Squad to Hamot ALS. LCFC units returned around 4:00am.

ASSIST TO GIRARD ON STUCTURE FIRE

Feb 2- LCFC was dispatched to assist Girard FD with one engine on a residential structure fire at a Honeybrook Circle residence around 10:20pm. Fairview and Cransesville were dispatched to assist as well. Engine 572 responded shortly after dispatch. As units arrived on scene, Girard command ordered all incoming units with the exception of Girard to stage at Giant Eagle. Girard's crew was able to control a heater fire in the residence and all other units were placed in service. Engine 572 returned to quarters around 10:40pm.

REPORTED STRUCTURE FIRE W/ ENTRAPMENT

Jan 31- LCFC was dispatched for a residential structure fire with entrapment at a West Lake Road residence around noon. Girard, Lake Shore, Springfield, Cranesville and West County Paramedics were dispatched to assist. LCFC Squad 577 responded while returning from a previous EMS call. Squad 577 arrived on scene and reported nothing showing. After investigation a smoke condition due to the stove was found and home was filled with smoke. Crew assisted wheel chair bound occupant out of home. All incoming units were placed in service. Squad 577 transported 1 patient ALS to the hospital. 

CREWS RESPOND TO FAIRVIEW FIRE

Jan 28- LCFC was dispatched to assist Fairview FD with a Structure Fire on Pine Street around 8:30pm. Lake Shore, Girard, West Ridge and West County Paramedics were dispatched to assist. Dispatch reported an explosion with fire. Engine 563 and Utility 566 responded. First arriving unit reported a fully involved structure. LCFC arrived and Engine 563 assisted with pumper operations. LCFC crew assisted in fire suppression, salvage and overhaul. Fire was placed under control around 10:45pm. Crews were on scene late into the night to ensure extinguishment. Home was a total loss. No injuries were reported.

View video from WJET Erie here

CHIMNEY FIRE ON EDGE PARK DRIVE

Jan 27- LCFC was dispatched around 10:00pm for a Chimney Fire with possible extension into the home at an Edge Park Drive residence. Girard, Springfield, Lake Shore, Cranesville and West County Paramedics were dispatched to assist. LCFC Engine 572, Squad 577 and Engine 563 responded. Units arrived on scene and found nothing showing from the residence. LCFC crew entered the home and began to investigate. Crews found a fire that was contained to the chimney. All units with exception of LCFC and Girard were placed in service. Fire was extinguished and crews checked for any extension. No extension was found and all units returned around 11:30pm

LCFC DISPATCHED TO STAND BY STATION

Jan 23- LCFC was dispatched to stand by the station around 8:30pm. All local fire departments were at the scene of a working structure fire on Route 18 in Cranesville. Crews on scene were dealing with not only the fire but multiple problems with water supply operations due to the freezing temperatures. LCFC stood by Station 56 to handle any other emergencies in the area. No other incidents occurred and LCFC secured around 11:00pm when other departments returned from fire.

CREWS PRACTICE ICE RESCUE

Jan 17- LCFC conducted an ice rescue drill this evening near the mouth of Elk Creek. Crews met at Station 57 and were given dispatch information of a person calling for help near the mouth of Elk Creek. Water Rescue 579, Boat 578 and Squad 577 responded to the mouth. Crews arrived near the area and investigated. One person through the ice was found. Patient was unresponsive. Crews utilized the Rapid Deployment Craft and made their way to the patient. Once contact was made, patient was pulled onto the RDC. The crew and RDC returned to shore. Once scenario was complete crews returned to Station 57 for evaluation of the drill.

UNITS RESPOND TO SMITH STREET MVA

Jan 15- LCFC was dispatched for a MVA on Smith Street near Fall Drive shortly before 5:00pm. West County Paramedics were also dispatched to assist. LCFC Squad 577 and Utility 566 reponded. Units arrived on scene and found 1 vehicle into a pole with minor to moderate damage and no entrapment. One patient was packaged and loaded into Squad 577 for transport to hospital. All units cleared the scene around 5:30.

ELK PARK ROAD TRASH FIRE

Jan 7- LCFC was dispatched around 11:40pm for an investigation in the area of Elk Park near the tracks. Caller reported a possible fire behind a building. Dispatch advised a controlled burn in the area was reported earlier in the day. Station 56 answered up and Chief 561 responded to the scene to investigate. Chief 561 found a active trash fire approximately 15 feet from a building and ordered Engine 563 to respond. 563 arrived on scene and pulled a handline. Crews used water and class A foam to put out the trash fire. Once extinguished crews picked up and cleared the scene. There was no damage to the building.

ENGINE GOES TO GIRARD ON TRAILER FIRE

Jan 7- Around 12:15pm LCFC was dispatched to assist Girard FD with one engine at the scene of a working structure fire on Shadybrook Circle in Imperial Point. Engine 563 responded. Crews from Girard, Fairview and West Ridge had the fire under control. LCFC arrived on scene and was ordered to assist with overhaul. Crews worked to ensure all hotspots were out. The kitchen area sustained moderate fire damage. LCFC was released by command once overhaul was completed. Girard Squad 557 transported 1 patient from the scene to the hospital with possible smoke inhalation. Crews saved the residence 5 cats from the fire.

3 VEHICLE ACCIDENT ON WEST LAKE RD

Jan 7- LCFC was dispatched for a Motor Vehicle Accident with injuries on West Lake Road near Godfrey Road around 7:00am. West County Paramedics were also dispatched to assist. Squad 577 and Utility 566 responded along with a West County Squad. Units arrived on scene and found a 3 vehicle accident, 2 vehicles with moderate and 1 vehicle with minor damage. Two patients were evaluated, packaged and transported to the hospital by Squad 577 and the West County Squad. Utility 566 remained on scene for traffic control until vehicles were cleared by tow trucks.

ASSIST TO 64 ON STRUCTURE FIRE

Jan 4- LCFC was dispatched to assist Springfield FD on a residential structure fire around 6:00pm. Dispatch advised flames showing from a residence near Route 20 and 6N. Cranesville, Platea, Conneaut and West County Paramedics were dispatched to assist as well. Springfield 650 arrived on locations and reported flames through the roof. Engine 572 and Utility 566 responded. Crews arrived and found a working fire on the second story. Crews worked to contain the fire. Girard was dispatched to assist with their Rescue. After extinguishment, salvage and overhaul was conducted. Scene was clear around 9:00pm. Home sustained heavy fire and smoke damage.