West Mead #1 responded 28-14 along with water rescue personnel with the Crawford County Scuba Team to Titusville, activated by Crawford County and Venango County EMA. While responding to Titusville, the team was requested to Cherry Tree on Route 8 for a possible swift water rescue. Just before arrival on scene, Cherry Tree command placed the team in service and crews returned to Titusville Fire Department to stage. Glade Water Rescue staged with Crawford County assets in Titusville while Lake City transferred to the Erie/Crawford Line. Venango County water rescue teams were also activated and committed in Venango County.
Dive Team Activation
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About the Author: Brad Johnston
A second-generation firefighter, former Fire Chief Brad Johnston joined West Mead #1 as a junior and fought his first interior fire just after turning 18. At age 26 he became fire chief and served from 2006 to 2011. In 2015 he again assumed the responsibility of fire chief and served until 2020. Brad has over 20 years of active service with West Mead #1, and he is also active on the Crawford County Scuba Team.
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