Driver Training
After returning home around 3 AM Saturday from a multi-alarm commercial fire, several members met Saturday morning for behind-the-wheel training on our apparatus.
Cochranton Road MVA with Multiple Injuries
On March 22 West Mead 1 was dispatched with West Mead PD and Meadville Ambulance for a single-vehicle accident with injuries on Cochranton Road.
Radio Communications Class at Crawford County 911 Center
On March 12 West Mead 1 and East Mead firefighters attended a radio communications class presented by Kevin Nicholson, Director of Crawford County Department of Public Safety.
Vehicle Accidents Liberty St, Star Route
On March 6 West Mead 1 was dispatched to provide traffic control for two vehicle accidents in snowy conditions, one on Liberty at Lamont and a two-vehicle accident with injury on Star Route.
Second-Alarm Terrace St Apartment Fire
At 1:42 AM West Mead 1 was dispatched with several Meadville-area volunteer companies to assist Meadville Central with a working structure fire on Terrace Street.
Engine 28-11 Maintenance Drill
With temperatures dropping, West Mead 1 spent time in station repairing and improving our 25-year-old engine 28-11, replacing hard suction trays and repairing pump valves and leaking lines.
House Fire on Highway 19, RIT Assist to Greenwood
Shortly before 10:00 PM West Mead 1 responded with other fire companies to a second-alarm residential fire on US Highway 19 in Greenwood’s fire district.
Firefighters Read “Pete the Cat Saves Christmas”
Firefighters from West Mead 1 Volunteer Fire Company read the children's story "Pete the Cat Saves Christmas" by James Dean and Eric Litwin, and include a home fire safety message.
Barn Fire on Lake Creek Road
On Wednesday West Mead 1 was tapped for a fourth incident, sending 28-12 and 28-13 to Cochranton to assist with a barn fire near Sugar Lake.
Vehicle Accident on Star Route
At 2:26 PM Wednesday West Mead 1 was dispatched for the third incident of the day, this time sending crews with 28-11 and 28-13 to Star Route for a single-vehicle motor vehicle accident.