Fire Standby in Saegertown

At 03:24 AM on April 19, West Mead #1 was dispatched for fire standby at Saegertown Volunteer Fire Department (Dept 19) while ten volunteer fire departments from Crawford and Erie Counties battled a fully involved structure fire on Sherred Hill Road in Cambridge Township. Engine 28-12 responded to Saegertown with four crew members and remained on standby until approximately 5:50 AM. West Mead #1 returned to service at 06:05 AM.

About the Author: Craig Lauer

Fire Chief Craig Lauer has served with several fire departments in western Pennsylvania, including five and a half years with Lake City Fire Company in Erie County; one year as a paid EMT and volunteer firefighter in Tarentum, PA; and over 12 years of service with West Mead #1. Craig works in IT at Vitro Automotive Glass in Meadville, PA.