Support the West Ridge Fire Department
Serving southwest Millcreek in Erie Pa.
We respond to your need for fire, rescue and emergency services.
Our department strives to provide you and your family with the most efficient and professional services possible. This is accomplished by using the most modern equipment and technology. Protecting lives and property is what we do. Your financial help is what we need.
The volunteer members are on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Whether the alarm sounds at 3 a.m. or 3 p.m., the members leave their families, homes and job to answer whatever the emergency call is.
We are primarily funded by community contributions. Township property and fire tax dollars are not given to any volunteer department to support our operations.
The West Ridge Fire Department is a mutual aid volunteer fire department that is located in the southwestern Millcreek Township, a western suburb of Erie, Pennsylvania. Currently, Millcreek Township is the 2nd biggest municipality in Erie County with a population of around 53,000. The West Ridge Fire Department is officially designated as Erie County Fire Department #46.
How much should you contribute?
HOMEOWNERS
1/10 of 1% of your home’s value
(Example: $100 annual contribution for every $100,000 in home value)
RENTERS
5% of your monthly rent
(Example: $50 annual contribution for a monthly rent of $1,000)
BUSINESSES
5 cents per square foot of building space
(Example: $500 annual contribution for a 10,000-square-foot building)
Yard Signs are Available
Don’t forget to mark the checkbox when making your donation, and we’ll post a 24”x16” color sign in your yard — showing your proud support of our local firefighters!
We will post your sign after receiving your donation. It is up to you how long you display your sign. Please consider waiting until after Fire Prevention Week in October to discard your sign.