Structure Fire Assist to Utica
At 12:11 AM West Mead 1 was dispatched with Cochranton to assist Utica with a structure fire along US 322. Engine 28-12 responded with a full crew to the scene. Department 28 spent the bulk of time on suppression and overhaul on the most damaged building, a post-frame metal garage.
Cochranton Road Accident with Injury and Entrapment
At 7:06 AM West Mead #1 was dispatched with Meadville Ambulance for a motor vehicle accident with entrapment and injury on Cochranton Road near Wilson Chutes. Meadville Central and Cochranton were requested to assist with rescue and traffic control.
Recruitment and Retention Seminar
On March 28 Fire Chief Brad Johnston and Assistant Fire Chief Craig Lauer attended a Recruitment and Retention training program hosted at Edinboro Volunteer Fire Department, with round table discussions regarding recruiting, retaining volunteers, and what drives volunteers away who already serve.
Burning Complaint on Alden St
At 4:04 PM West Mead #1 was dispatched for an engine crew to respond to a reported violation of West Mead Township's burning ordinance on Alden Street. Engine 28-12 responded to the scene and found an unattended smoldering fire burning household trash and other items outside a proper container.
Explosion, Fire at Advanced Cast Products
At 4:39 AM West Mead 1 was dispatched with other mutual aid departments to assist Vernon Township with a reported structure fire after an explosion at Advanced Cast Products on Mill Street. Engine 28-12 responded to the scene, a three-story brick and steel industrial building with visible smoke in the area.
House Fire on Snake Road, Assist to Cochranton
At 9:00 AM, West Mead 1 was dispatched to assist Cochranton with a structure fire on Snake Rd in French Creek Township. The initial request for an engine to stand by at Dept 4 was upgraded to a full assist as reports from the scene indicated fire through the roof and on both floors.
Double Horse Shoe Rescue Drill
On Tuesday West Mead #1 firefighters practiced the "Double Horse Shoe Technique" for rescuing an uninjured firefighter who has fallen through a floor into a basement or lower level.
Chimney Fire on Cussewago Road
At 9:52 PM West Mead #1 was dispatched with West Mead #2 and Hayfield to assist Vernon Township and Vernon Central with a chimney fire on Cussewago Road.
Morgan Street Vehicle Accident with Injury
On March 7, 2018, West Mead 1 was dispatched at 6:18 PM for a motor vehicle accident with injury on Morgan Street.
Traffic Control on Pettis Road
At 8:01 AM West Mead #1 was dispatched for traffic control on Pettis Road for multiple vehicles stuck on the hill. Slippery conditions from an overnight snowfall caused multiple vehicles to become stuck on the State-maintained road.