At 7:48 AM West Mead #1 was dispatched as part of a second alarm to assist Meadville Central with a structure fire on Arch Street. Engine 28-12 arrived as the third engine on scene, with smoke showing from a two-story multi-tenant wood-frame building. On arrival the crew was assigned to fire suppression and overhaul in the second story.

All occupants evacuated the structure safely, and there were no firefighter injuries reported. All 28 units returned to service by 10 AM.

Other departments operating on scene included West Mead #2, Vernon Central, Saegertown, and Meadville Ambulance.