Water Supply using Portable Pumps at Wilson Shute
This week West Mead #1 headed to the Wilson Shute boat ramp for training with water supply operations using portable pumps.
Brotherhood Roofing Crew
After training hard for the past several months, the firefighters of West Mead #1 decided to take a night and help one of our members replace his garage roof.
Engine Operations Informed by Size-ups
Training this week at West Mead #1 emphasized selecting and placing the correct line in service based on size-up information with crews from Cochranton and Vernon Central.
Garage Fire in Vernon Township
At 5:28 PM West Mead #1 was dispatched with Hayfield, West Mead #2, and Meadville Ambulance to assist Vernon Township and Vernon Central with a working structure fire on Rogers Ferry Road.
Multiple Trees Down and a CPR Save
During a tornado watch and severe thunderstorm warning, West Mead #1 was dispatched for fallen trees on three area roads.
Tour of Ernst Conservation Seeds
On April 25 West Mead #1 joined other area fire departments for a tour of Ernst Conservation Seeds in Union Township.
Know the Siren during Severe Weather Season
Many area fire departments have sirens that alert volunteer firefighters of emergencies. These same sirens can also be used to warn area residents of severe weather emergencies. Do you know the difference?
Talon Street Shed Fire
At 7:18 AM West Mead #1 and #2 were dispatched with Meadville Ambulance for a shed on fire on Talon Street with exposure of a second shed.
Fire Standby in Saegertown
At 03:24 AM, West Mead #1 was dispatched for fire standby at Saegertown while ten volunteer fire departments from Crawford and Erie Counties battled a fully involved structure fire in Cambridge Township.
Basic Vehicle Rescue Training
For training this week West Mead #1 met at Lincoln Recycling to practice skills and procedures for basic vehicle rescue.