Training with Vernon Township Firefighters
Firefighters from West Mead 1 and Vernon Township VFD spent part of the day at Crawford/Venango Counties Fire School building in Cambridge Springs.
Pumping Relay Drill with West Mead 2
On April 16 West Mead 1 and 2 trained together on relay pumping along French Creek, setting up dual drafts and pumping through 4-inch supply hose to West Mead 2's tower.
Driver Training
After returning home around 3 AM Saturday from a multi-alarm commercial fire, several members met Saturday morning for behind-the-wheel training on our apparatus.
Radio Communications Class at Crawford County 911 Center
On March 12 West Mead 1 and East Mead firefighters attended a radio communications class presented by Kevin Nicholson, Director of Crawford County Department of Public Safety.
Joint Rescue Training at Suit Kote
This past Tuesday West Mead 1 joined forces with West Mead 2 and Suit Kote Corporation for weekly training.
Sustained Water Flow Drill
On June 12 West Mead 1 firefighters practiced fire attack with a focus on adequate water flow for a sustained fire attack.
Longer Hoselines for High-Occupancy Buildings
On Tuesday West Mead 1 members reviewed and practiced longer hoseline deployments into multi-family residential buildings off Arthur Street in Forest Green Estates and Woodland Heights.
Hosebed Update for Drill
This past Tuesday members spent time updating the hosebed on 28-13. While the standard hoseline for residential structure fires on our engines is an 1.75" line that is capable of around 175 gpm, the department also utilizes 2.5" attack line for larger fires in commercial buildings and our larger apartment complexes.
Recruitment and Retention Seminar
On March 28 Fire Chief Brad Johnston and Assistant Fire Chief Craig Lauer attended a Recruitment and Retention training program hosted at Edinboro Volunteer Fire Department, with round table discussions regarding recruiting, retaining volunteers, and what drives volunteers away who already serve.
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.