Winter Water Supply Drill
West Mead #1 started a new year of training with about 15 firefighters practicing water supply in cold weather conditions, cutting access holes in pond ice and setting up a draft with a portable pump.
Oakgrove Avenue Structure Fire
At 3:41 PM on January 1, West Mead Fire Departments #1 and #2 were dispatched for a single-family dwelling structure fire on Oakgrove Avenue in West Mead #1’s first due, resulting in a second-alarm fire that utilized a tanker task force.
Commercial Attic Fire at Greer’s Beer Distribution
At 7:22 AM West Mead #1 was dispatched to assist Cochranton with a commercial structure fire at Greer's Beer Distribution, the scene of a working fire earlier in the week.
State Street Fire, Assist to Meadville Central
At 6:48 PM West Mead #1 was requested to assist Meadville Central with a residential structure fire on State Street.
Search, Rescue Drill with West Mead 2
This week West Mead 1 and West Mead 2 joined forces for training, an incident-based search detail scenario for a missing hunter and a high-angle rescue after the hunter was found.
Commercial Structure Fire, Assist to Cochranton
At 6:56 AM West Mead #1 was dispatched with other area departments to assist Cochranton Volunteer Fire Department with a working commercial structure fire along US 322.
Roof Fire at Channellock Plant 1
On November 20 West Mead #1 was dispatched at 8:54 PM to assist Meadville Department 16 for a working fire on the roof of Channellock building 1. The incident was eventually upgraded to a second alarm, bringing additional resources from West Mead #2, Vernon Central, and Saegertown to assist.
Oakgrove Oven Fire
At 12:16 PM West Mead #1 and #2 were dispatched for a structure fire on Oakgrove Avenue in West Mead Township.
Barton Road Vehicle Accident
At 4:52 PM West Mead #1 was dispatched for a motor vehicle accident with no injuries on Barton Road.
Suit Kote Facility Tour, Incident Planning
On September 26 West Mead #1 members met at Suit Kote's Meadville facility on McHenry Street to tour their asphalt plant.