Park Avenue Structure Fire
At 11:05 AM on Thursday West Mead #1 was dispatched as part of a second alarm to assist Meadville Central with a structure fire on Park Avenue, just north of W John Street.
Low-Angle Rope Rescue, Dump Tank Drill
At 7:18 PM West Mead #1 was dispatched for manpower to assist Meadville Central with a fall victim near Cora Clark Park on Pine Street.
Nighttime Search for Missing Person
At 11:26 PM West Mead #1 was dispatched to assist Pennsylvania State Police with a search for a missing person in the township.
First Five Minutes Drill
For drill this week West Mead #1 took three engines to Neason Hill Elementary to practice the "first five minutes" of a fire incident.
Modern Court Structure Fire
At 10:19 AM West Mead #1 and #2 were dispatched for a reported structure fire on Modern Court. Meadville Ambulance, Vernon Central, and Meadville Central were requested to assist on the first alarm.
Pumping Drill at Wilson Chutes
This week for drill West Mead #1 brought all three engines to the Wilson Chutes boat launch to practice pumping and setting up water supply.
MVA with Injury on Forest Green Drive
At 10:29 AM West Mead #1 was dispatched with Meadville Ambulance for a single-vehicle accident with injury on Forest Green Drive.
Woodland Heights Structure Fire
At 2:16 PM West Mead #1 was dispatched for a reported structure fire at Woodland Heights on Arthur Street. Firefighters found a washer appliance component had failed, spreading smoke throughout the building.
Race Street Structure Fire
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.
Canine Search and Rescue Training
Members of the Northwest Pennsylvania K-9 Search and Rescue organization provided information and demonstrated canine search and rescue techniques for the week's training.