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.
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.
Rural Water Supply Drill
West Mead #1 participated in a rural water supply drill on Saturday, July 9, with multiple departments from Crawford and Mercer Counties.
Vehicle Rescue Training with Families
West Mead #1 places a great deal of emphasis on the importance of family. This week for training our members invited their families to attend a weekly training and see what goes on every Tuesday night at the fire station.
High-Rise Standpipe Practice with Meadville Central
On Tuesday West Mead #1 met with the on-duty firefighters at Meadville Central to review the use of high-rise standpipe systems, using Engines 28-13, 28-12, and 28-11 at the parking garage between Water and Market Streets.
Water Supply Training
On Tuesday West Mead #1 brought the three engines to the Wilson Chutes boat launch for practice with water supply using portable pumps.
Driver Training Drill
This week members of West Mead #1 focused on safe apparatus operation, putting the department's three engines and the squad on the road for driver training.
Joint Training with Scuba Team
On April 19 West Mead #1 met at Bicentennial Park with mutual aid departments Meadville Central, and West Mead #2 to train with Crawford County Scuba Team along French Creek.
Confined Space Rescue Class
On March 19 and 20, participants from five regional fire companies attended a Confined Space Rescue class at Meadville Central.
Webbing and Rope Drill
On Tuesday West Mead #1 members met at Liberty Street station to review knots and familiarize newer members with webbing and rope.