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For 75 years, the West Ridge Fire Department in Erie, Pennsylvania has been keeping the community safe and protecting the local residents of Millcreek Township. The station's website reported that the Zuck family purchased the first firetruck and organized the department in Sept. of 1940. They were committed to keeping the agricultural area safe and free from disaster. It now protects the ​second-largest municipality in Erie County.

On Sept. 27, the station opened their doors to the public for tours and an anniversary celebration.

According to YourErie.com, the crews invited people to tour the station house and ask questions about their daily life. They also allowed the younger members of the community to climb into the fire trucks and explore the inner workings. Some of the kids even got to man th​e fire hose and witness a medical helicopter land on site. 

In tradition with keeping the community safe, the firefighters of West Ridge Fire Department held fire safety classes and did medical training for the adults. 

From 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., the fire crew welcomed each guest and shared their happiness surrounding their anniversary.