Miscellaneous incidents include brush fires, trees or lines down, citizens assist, and fire safety training for the public.
Liberty St Station Update
This morning for the last time, a West Mead 1 engine left the truck bay built 73 years ago.
Brush Fire along Franklin Pike
For the 9th time last week West Mead 1 firefighters were back at it, this time responding with 28-11, 12, 13, and 14 to a brush fire on Franklin Pike.
Reported Fire, Tree Down, and Gas Leak
A windy evening brought a trio of calls for service for the West Mead 1 volunteers, including a reported structure fire, tree down on wires, and a natural gas leak.
EMT Kyle Corey Trained on 28-14
Thank you and congratulations to EMT Kyle Corey for completing training to operate 28-14 in support of our EMS program.
Severe Weather Standby, Assist to Cochranton
West Mead 1 was placed on standby to assist Cochranton after a severe weather event passed just north of the Cochranton Boro. Multiple crews eventually responded to assist with controlling traffic and removing downed trees.
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.
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.
Rescue from Overturned Vehicle on Thurston Road
At 5:27 PM West Mead 1 and Meadville Ambulance responded to Thurston Road for a motor vehicle accident with one vehicle down an embankment off a bridge. Two occupants were rescued and transported with minor injuries.
South Street Garage Fire
At 7:46 AM West Mead 1 was dispatched with other volunteer fire companies to assist Meadville Central with a working garage fire on South Street in the city.
Tree Down, Garage Fire, and Fire Alarm
On a busy Tuesday morning West Mead 1 firefighters responded to a series of calls involving a tree down, a mutual aid garage fire, and a fire alarm.