Hazardous Materials Operations Refresher Class
This week West Mead #1 hosted a Hazardous Materials Operations Refresher class at Liberty Street, sponsored by Crawford County Scuba Team.
2016 Fund Drive Goal is $30,000
The West Mead 1 Volunteer Fire Department kicks off its 2016 fund drive on March 1, and this year’s goal is $30,000. The fire department is seeking donations from its customers, the residents and businesses of its district.
Three-Vehicle Accident on Cochranton Road
At 8:46 AM West Mead #1 was dispatched to assist West Mead Police with traffic control at a motor vehicle accident on Cochranton Road (US 322).
Pre-Plans and Hydraulic Rescue Tools Drill
This week West Mead #1 members reviewed pre-plans for Neason Hill Elementary and practiced with hydraulic rescue tools on a JENGA-style stack.
Portable Pumps Drill
On Tuesday West Mead #1 members trained on establishing water supply using portable pumps along French Creek.
Scuba Team Training with Lake City
On February 6 West Mead #1 sent divers and water rescue technicians with the Crawford County Scuba Team to Corry for training.
Reading Smoke Drill
West Mead #1 members completed a refresher on reading smoke for training this week, using David Dodson's Art of Reading Smoke presentation from FDIC.
Commercial Garage Fire, Assist to Cochranton
On January 5 West Mead #1 was dispatched to assist Cochranton with a commercial garage fire on S Allen Road.
Calvin St Garage Fire
At 11:38 AM West Mead #1 was dispatched with West Mead #2 for a garage fire on Calvin Street near Dickson Road.
Multiple Trees Down, One on a Residence
On an evening with many storm-related incidents in the area, West Mead #1 was dispatched for low-hanging wires on Franklin Pike and a fallen tree on a Liberty Street residence.