West County On Scene, 10140 Ridge Road, Girard, PA (2026)

06/08/2026

ELK CREEK TOWNSHIP, PA - Motor Vehicle Accident - On Sunday morning, at approximately 10:10 AM, rescue and emergency medical personnel from Edinboro Volunteer Fire Department and Central County Paramedics were dispatched to a reported motor vehicle accident with ejection in the vicinity of 7900 Route 6N. Pennsylvania State Police from the Girard barracks responded promptly to the scene. Due to the nature of the incident, STAT MedEvac was also placed on standby.

Edinboro Ambulance 388 went enroute within one minute of dispatch. Shortly after, Erie County Department of Public Safety (ECDOPS) advised responding units that additional 911 calls had been received, providing updated information that there was an additional occupant still within the vehicle. As a result, additional EMS resources were requested, including Cranesville Squad 617, West County 116, and Medic 1.

ECDOPS later advised that STAT MedEvac 17 had an estimated arrival time of approximately 15 minutes. Based on the information being received from the scene, Ambulance 388 requested that the helicopter begin responding. A short time later, ECDOPS confirmed that STAT 17 was enroute and that a second helicopter had been placed on standby.

Edinboro Ambulance 387 and Rescue 384 also responded to the scene. The first arriving Edinboro unit confirmed one individual trapped inside the vehicle and another occupant located in a nearby ditch. Chief 601 reported a single vehicle overturned onto its roof and advised that the crash had also caused structural damage to a nearby residence. Due to the vehicle blocking the roadway, Route 6N was closed at Ivera Road. Shortly thereafter,
Edinboro personnel advised that the trapped occupant had been successfully extricated.

Engine 382 was initially assigned to establish a landing zone for STAT MedEvac at Walmart. However, L8 later advised that all patients would be transported by ground and requested the helicopter be canceled. Engine 382 was subsequently redirected to the crash scene, where crews assisted with roadway closures by placing traffic cones across Route 6N at Route 98 to stop westbound traffic.

Upon arrival of Rescue 384, crews evaluated the residence for structural integrity and secured utilities to the building, including both electric and natural gas service. No one was reportedly at the residence at the time of the crash. Ambulances 387 and 388 transported patients to a nearby hospital. Medic 1 and West County 116 were subsequently released from the incident and returned to service.

Franklin Township Volunteer Fire Dept. was later dispatched to assist with traffic control at the intersections of Route 6N and Route 98, as well as Route 6N and Ivera Road, while Pennsylvania State Police conducted an extended investigation. No further details have been released.

06/06/2026

MCKEAN TOWNSHIP, PA - Motor Vehicle Accident - First responders from Mckean Hose Company, West County Paramedics, and Central County Paramedics were dispatched at around 3:20 AM Friday morning for a reported semi-truck rollover on Interstate 90 westbound near the 18-mile marker, just east of the Bear Creek Road overpass.

West County 116 and Medic 4 responded shortly after dispatch. Erie County Dispatch advised that multiple callers were reporting the accident, and STAT MedEvac was placed on standby with an estimated 25-minute response time if needed. Rescue 408 responded to the accident within a couple minutes later.

West County 116 arrived on scene and reported a tractor-trailer on its driver’s side blocking both westbound travel lanes. Initial reports indicated the driver was trapped inside the cab, with the windshield remaining intact. However, crews later advised that the driver was able to exit the cab without the need for advanced rescue operations. STAT MedEvac was subsequently placed back in service.

The tractor-trailer was reportedly hauling packages at the time of the crash. EMS personnel evaluated the driver, and West County 116 transported the patient to a nearby hospital for further evaluation. Due to the complete blockage of the westbound lanes, Fairview Lake Shore Fire Department was dispatched to assist with closing Interstate 90 at Exit 18 (Sterrettania Road) while emergency crews operated on the roadway.

A heavy wrecker arrived on scene shortly after and was able to upright and remove the overturned tractor-trailer in a relatively short period of time. Once the vehicle was removed and debris cleared, Interstate 90 westbound was reopened to traffic.

Near the scene, signs of the crash extended into the eastbound lanes. A construction arrow board sign was found mangled along the shoulder, while skid marks could be seen crossing the eastbound lanes, through the median, and into the westbound lanes. Damage to the guardrail was observed in the area where the overturned tractor-trailer was ultimately located by first responders.

No additional information regarding the incident is currently available.

06/05/2026

Update: I-90 westbound was reopened.

I-90 Westbound is currently closed at Exit 18 (Sterrettania Road) due to a tractor trailer rollover.

06/02/2026

FAIRVIEW TOWNSHIP, PA - Duckling Rescue - Fairview Lake Shore Fire Department recently received a call at the station regarding several ducks reportedly trapped in a storm drain in the Bear Run neighborhood. Rescue 539 responded to the scene with three personnel.

Upon arrival, crews confirmed that two ducklings were trapped inside the storm drain with no viable means of escape. Rescue personnel began by cutting the tar sealant surrounding the drain grate. Crews then utilized a piece of cribbing as a fulcrum and a long bar for leverage, attaching a chain to the grate to safely lift and remove it.

Once the grate was removed, one firefighter entered the catch basin and successfully rescued both ducklings. The ducklings were placed on a nearby lawn, where they patiently awaited their mother’s return. A short time later, the mother duck swooped in and landed nearby. The ducklings immediately waddled over to her, and she safely led them back to a neighborhood pond. As the sun set, the reunited family appeared to hold an evening debriefing following their unexpected rescue.

05/24/2026

FAIRVIEW TOWNSHIP, PA - Structural Collapse - This evening at around 6 PM, rescue personnel from Fairview Lake Shore and Perry Hi-Way Hose Company were dispatched to a reported partial structural collapse in the vicinity of Old Mill Road in Fairview Township. Initial information provided to first responders indicated that a tree had fallen onto a residence, causing a partial collapse of the structure. At the time of dispatch, no injuries were reported. A.F. Dobler Hose & Ladder Co. was also added to the assignment, and responded with rescue 544.

Ladder 509 arrived on scene first and advised of one large tree into the residence. Rescue 539 arrived a short time later, with L4 assuming command. Rescue 544 was placed back in service prior to arriving on scene. Crews conducted both exterior and interior assessments of the structure and determined that two trees had fallen onto the residence and penetrated through the attic area. Personnel on scene also confirmed that all occupants had safely evacuated the home prior to their arrival.

Rescue 428 continued to the scene to further evaluate the structural integrity of the residence and determine if any shoring operations would be necessary. Prior to Rescue 428’s arrival, crews from Ladder 509 and Rescue 539 secured the electric service and meter to the residence. Additionally, firefighters deployed high-visibility caution tape around the side of the structure where one of the trees was being partially supported by the wall of the house.

No injuries were reported. After crews completed their assessments and secured the scene, command turned the incident back over to the homeowner.

05/18/2026

SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP, PA - Structure Fire - This morning at around 2:30 AM, Springfield Vol. Fire Dept. was dispatched to the vicinity of 11920 Bond Street in Springfield Township for a reported structure fire. Upon dispatch, West County Paramedics units 112 and 115 went enroute to the scene, while Chief 640 responded to the station. Erie County Dispatch advised that Erie County 911 had received multiple calls reporting the structure fire.

Engine 642 went enroute shortly after dispatch and arrived on scene within approximately one minute of leaving the station. Chief 640 assumed Bond Street Command and reported a fully involved mobile home fire with exposures on both sides of the structure, including residences in close proximity. An additional tanker was subsequently requested to respond to the scene due to the established water supply operations.

Crews from Engine 642 immediately deployed handlines and initiated an aggressive exterior attack on the well involved fire. West County 112 arrived shortly after and staged EMS equipment, including a stretcher, near the fireground for firefighter standby operations. Engine 644 arrived on scene and established a water supply to Engine 642, while Tanker 595 later arrived and supplemented water operations.

Firefighters continued primary suppression efforts as crews worked to contain the fire and protect the nearby exposures. A short time later, the bulk of the fire was knocked down. Crews then transitioned into overhaul operations and conducted searches throughout the residence while extinguishing remaining hotspots. Following, crews applied firefighting foam to help further extinguish the fire and suppress any possible remaining hotspots throughout the structure.

Pennsylvania State Police and the Pennsylvania State Police Fire Marshal were requested to the scene to assist with the investigation. No further details regarding the incident have currently been released.

Assisting Springfield on scene included mutual aid support from A.F. Dobler Hose & Ladder Co., Platea Volunteer Fire Company, Cranesville Volunteer Fire Department, Lake City Fire Company, and West County Paramedic Association.

04/28/2026

MCKEAN TOWNSHIP, PA - This morning at around 4:20 AM, firefighters from the Mckean Hose Company were dispatched to the vicinity of 6320 Sterrettania Road for a reported semi fire.

Chief 400 went enroute while Erie County Public Safety advised of multiple calls reporting a semi on fire. A few minutes later, additional callers reported that the fire had spread to the canopy of an abandoned gas station and asked if the first alarm should be started. Chief 400 acknowledged the update and requested the full assignment, which subsequently upgraded the incident to a structure fire response, dispatching additional manpower and apparatus from neighboring departments.

Engine 405 arrived on scene and reported a working fire. Crews quickly deployed two handlines from Engine 405, placing them in service and beginning an aggressive attack on the well-involved fire. Engine 924 arrived second on scene and provided additional manpower to assist Engine 405’s crew with handline operations.

Once the bulk of the fire was knocked down and only minimal extension remained, Chief 400 placed all additional apparatus back in service with the exception of Fairview Lake Shore’s Tanker 525, which remained on scene for support.

Shortly after, Chief 400 placed the fire under control and advised crews would be engaged in extensive overhaul operations. Troopers from the Pennsylvania State Police were also on scene.

04/05/2026

GIRARD TOWNSHIP, PA - Motor Vehicle Accident - This evening at just after 8:15 PM, rescue and medical personnel from the A.F. Dobler Hose & Ladder Co. and West County Paramedic Association were dispatched to the intersection of Townline Road and Ridge Road (Route 20) for a reported motor vehicle accident.

West County 110 responded to the scene, with incoming units advised of a two-vehicle crash and a request for patient evaluations. Girard Chief 541 arrived shortly after and advised all additional units to continue responding priority two.

West County 110 arrived on scene, followed by Rescue 544, which positioned on Route 20 just prior to the incident. Personnel assisted with roadway cleanup operations. After evaluating those involved, West County 110 returned to service with no injuries reported.

Girard's Fire Police, 5401, remained on scene to manage traffic control until a wrecker cleared the vehicles from the roadway. A Trooper from the Pennsylvania State Police was on scene conducting the investigation.

04/03/2026

Update: Reopened.

Interstate 90 is currently shutdown between Girard and Fairview. Utility crews are on scene modifying utility cables.

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