Pumping and Handline Practice
This week's drill was hands-on practice for engineers and firefighters, with newer operators getting time behind the wheel of 28-11 and 28-13.
MCI’s & Basement Fires at Crawford Venango Fire School
Two members of West Mead #1 attended the Crawford/Venango County Fire School on September 9-10, 2017. They report on classes about Mass Casualty Incidents and Basement Fires.
Barton Road Motor Vehicle Accident with Entrapment
At 10:26 AM West Mead #1 was dispatched for a motor vehicle accident with entrapment at the intersection of Barton and Livermore.
Three MVAs, Fireworks Standby
After an eventful week, West Mead #1 provided an engine standby crew during fireworks that concluded the MARC's ReMARCable Family Festival.
Overturned Vehicle on Franklin Pike
On July 1, West Mead #1 VFC was dispatched at 12:42 am with Meadville Ambulance to Franklin Pike for a reported motor vehicle accident.
Miscellaneous Fire at Ainsworth Pet Nutrition
At 12:46 PM West Mead #1 was dispatched to assist Vernon Township and Vernon Central with a small fire in the Ainsworth Pet Nutrition plant.
Car Fire on Liberty St
At 4:41 AM West Mead #1 was dispatched for a vehicle fire near the intersection of Liberty St and Lamont Drive.
Drafting and Pumping Relay at Townline
For drill on Tuesday West Mead #1 took all three engines to Townline Road for practice with drafting and relay pumping.
Pulling and Packing Pre-Connected Attack Lines
While some members of West Mead #1 participated in a Crawford County Scuba Team exercise on Pymatuning, others practiced pulling pre-connected attack lines and pumping.
Franklin Pike Shed Fire
At 7:06 PM West Mead #1 was dispatched for a miscellaneous fire on Franklin Pike, a small shed on fire with an exposure of another shed.