West Mead 1 was dispatched to a structure fire with entrapment on Gill Street on Tuesday, October 22, 2013, at approximately 8:59am. With the report of entrapment, City of Meadville Dept. 16 was immediately dispatched to assist because of their rapid-response capabilities. Upon arrival, crews found a working basement fire with heavy smoke and made entry to the building, extricating one individual from the structure. Additional water supply units were dispatched from surrounding departments. The majority of the fire was confined to the basement with heavy smoke damage to the upper level of the structure. Crews were back in service shortly after 3:30pm. West Mead 1 was assisted by West Mead 2 Dept. 29, Vernon Central Dept. 23, Vernon Township Dept. 27, Saegertown Dept. 19, East Mead Dept. 9, Cochranton Dept. 4, and Meadville Ambulance Dept. 33.

West Mead #1 VFC extends our condolences to the family of the homeowner, who did not survive the fire.