Explosion, Fire at Advanced Cast Products
At 4:39 AM West Mead 1 was dispatched with other mutual aid departments to assist Vernon Township with a reported structure fire after an explosion at Advanced Cast Products on Mill Street. Engine 28-12 responded to the scene, a three-story brick and steel industrial building with visible smoke in the area.
House Fire on Snake Road, Assist to Cochranton
At 9:00 AM, West Mead 1 was dispatched to assist Cochranton with a structure fire on Snake Rd in French Creek Township. The initial request for an engine to stand by at Dept 4 was upgraded to a full assist as reports from the scene indicated fire through the roof and on both floors.
Double Horse Shoe Rescue Drill
On Tuesday West Mead #1 firefighters practiced the "Double Horse Shoe Technique" for rescuing an uninjured firefighter who has fallen through a floor into a basement or lower level.
Chimney Fire on Cussewago Road
At 9:52 PM West Mead #1 was dispatched with West Mead #2 and Hayfield to assist Vernon Township and Vernon Central with a chimney fire on Cussewago Road.
Morgan Street Vehicle Accident with Injury
On March 7, 2018, West Mead 1 was dispatched at 6:18 PM for a motor vehicle accident with injury on Morgan Street.
Traffic Control on Pettis Road
At 8:01 AM West Mead #1 was dispatched for traffic control on Pettis Road for multiple vehicles stuck on the hill. Slippery conditions from an overnight snowfall caused multiple vehicles to become stuck on the State-maintained road.
Chimney Fire Assist to Cochranton
At 10:58 AM West Mead #1 was dispatched for one engine to assist Cochranton with a chimney fire on Lower Road in Mercer County. Engine 28-12 responded with a full crew to the single-story log home, where Cochranton and Utica fire departments had extinguished the fire and cleared the chimney.
Meadville Public Library Fire
At 5:07 PM West Mead #1 was dispatched with Vernon Central and Saegertown to assist Meadville Central and West Mead #2 with a fire at Meadville Public Library.
Public Service Detail, Assist to Vernon Township
On January 13 starting at 1:51 PM, West Mead #1 provided assistance to Vernon Township Dept. 27 to help a few of the many residents in areas affected by the flood waters of French Creek. Engine 28-11 responded with 5 personnel to Shippen Street and began investigating three homes with flooded basements.
Mulch Fire on Franklin Pike, Assist to Cochranton
At 4:48 PM on January 10 West Mead #1 was dispatched with other mutual aid departments to assist Cochranton with a large pile of mulch on fire along Franklin Pike. Engines 28-12 and 28-13 responded to the incident as requested, one engine to the scene and one to stand by at Cochranton's station.