On August 20 West Mead #1 was dispatched at 5:48 PM as part of a second alarm to assist Meadville Central with a working fire on Race Street. With a crew preparing for standby at the Crawford County Fair, Engine 28-13 responded to the scene, a job site trailer near an old gas station. Meadville Central quickly brought the fire under control and began checking for extension. Department 28 personnel assisted with cleanup. The incident was determined to be in Vernon Township’s district, and the fire investigation was turned over to Chief 27 and Vernon Township police.

Department 28 returned to service and standby at the fair by 6:37 PM.