Sign Up for Golf Outing 2017
West Mead #1 VFC's annual golf outing fundraiser is scheduled for June 10, 2017, at Whispering Pines Golf Course. The Golf Outing Team Sheet and Sponsor Form are available for download from our website.
Aerial Training with Vernon Central
On March 21 West Mead #1 joined Vernon Central for an evening of training on their new quint behind the Department of Motor Vehicles building on Patricia Drive.
Abandoned Motor Vehicle Accident on Barton Road
At 6:18 AM West Mead #1 was dispatched for a motor vehicle accident on Barton Road, just up the hill from the intersection with Alden Street.
Baldwin Street Garage Fire
At 4:25 PM the two West Mead volunteer fire departments were dispatched for a garage fire on Baldwin Street.
Trees Down on Hunter and Barton Roads
On a blustery day in the region, West Mead #1 was tapped for trees down on Hunter Road and Barton Road.
HazMat Refresher Class
This week West Mead #1 attended a Hazardous Materials refresher course taught by Jim Pratt at West Mead #2's station.
Townline Road Chimney Fire
Early Sunday afternoon West Mead #1 and #2 along with Meadville Ambulance were dispatched for a structure fire in our first-due area.
Winter Training Seminar
On February 25 and 26, two members of West Mead #1 VFC attended Albion Volunteer Fire Department's Winter Training Seminar in Albion, Pennsylvania, instructed by Traditions Training, LLC.
Second-Alarm Commercial Fire with Close Call
At 2:12 AM West Mead #1 was dispatched with Meadville Central and Meadville Ambulance for a commercial structure fire on Chestnut Street with occupants evacuating the building.
SCBA Confidence Drill
For the weekly training firefighters at West Mead #1 masked up for an in-house SCBA confidence drill at Alden Street.