East Mead Vol. Fire Dept 9

05/05/2026

hey folks, we could use your help. We’re ready to get this boat on the lake with its new owner and it could be you. Tickets available here on our page, at only $15.00 each. Thank you to everyone who has already purchased ticket(s) and if you haven’t, we ask that you take a chance, buy a ticket (or two), and help support the East Mead Volunteer Fire Company. Who knows, you just might win a boat. Please see our previous post for raffle details. Thanks!!! Here’s the link https://square.link/u/QAp7GUi8

03/27/2026

We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to our friends at Lyona bible church for their generous donation of 24 cases of bottled water and snacks to our department. Your kindness and support mean so much to us.
It’s gestures like yours that remind us how strong and caring our community truly is. We are grateful to serve such thoughtful neighbors—thank you for standing behind us! 🚒💙

03/26/2026

Come out to East Mead Downs for another great evening of video horse racing. Saturday April 25th. The doors to East Mead Downs will open at 5pm. For an $15.00 entry fee you can partake in high energy video horsing; where food and beverages will be supplied.You can also BYOB. You can buy a horse and name it for $10.00 where if your horse wins the race you win part of the race pot. You can also bet of the the horses in each race that will be called by a professional race Caller on site. The first race starts at 6pm 10 races to follow. Then everyone's favorite; the Auction Race where the winner can really cash in! This is our 3rd year for The Night at the Race at East Mead Downs!! All proceeds from the event benefits East Mead VFC #1. If you would like to get a ticket to ticket to the event or buy a horse, please contact Chuck Prenatt at 814-720-1698 or DM him.

03/18/2026

We would like to thank everyone for coming out to our Spring Cash Bash Raffle on Saturday. We appreciate everyone who purchased tickets to our event, all who attended and spent an enjoyable day with us, and especially the volunteers who sold instant tickets, side raffle tickets and served the meal. We couldn’t do it without any of you! Please see the list of cash winners in the first comment below.

03/14/2026

Update!! We have an update on our Smoker Craft Fishing Boat Raffle. We’ve reduced the number of tickets we are selling to 700 so your chance of winning has increased! Tickets only $15.00 and are available right here on Facebook. Spring is almost here and the lake is calling!!!

03/11/2026

East Mead Vol. Fire Dept 9 is hosting our 🍀Luck of the Irish Cashbash🍀, a Fundraising Raffle THIS SATURDAY, March 14th, and we’d love to have your support! The Doors open at Noon and the Bash starts at 1:00. A delicious meal is included with the price of your $10.00 ticket! There are 10 Main ticket prizes ranging from $100 to $599, with instant games and fun side raffles as well. There will be tickets available at the door so come on out and see us! 🍀

02/18/2026

Are you feeling lucky? Join us for our Spring Cash Bash. Prize info in comments below.

02/15/2026

Today we express our deepest gratitude to Meadville Firefighters IAFF Local 515, Randolph Volunteer Fire Department 18, West Mead #1 Volunteer Fire Company, West Mead #2 Volunteer Fire Department, Cochranton Volunteer Fire Dept & Emergency Service, and Hayfield Central Hose Company #1 who stood with us yesterday in honoring and saying goodbye to Bill Coston, a Life Member of our department.

Your presence in the procession was a powerful reminder of the brotherhood that binds us all together. The line of apparatus, and the unity shown, spoke volumes about the respect we share for those who dedicate their lives to service.

Thank you for standing beside us, for supporting our department, and for helping us give Bill the farewell he truly deserved.

Rest in Peace Bill, we miss you.

02/12/2026

It is with Great sadness that we announce the passing of William “Bill” Coston, a Life Member of East Mead Volunteer Fire Company.

Bill dedicated over 42 years of faithful service to our department and the community he proudly served. His contributions helped shape our department and positively impacted countless lives.

As a Life Member, Bill remained a valued member of our fire service family, and his legacy will continue to inspire future generations of firefighters.

We extend our heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, and fellow firefighters during this difficult time. He will be greatly missed but never forgotten.

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William “Bill” L. Coston II, age 82, passed away Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at Meadville Medical Center. Born on September 28, 1943, in Meadville, PA, Bill, who espoused the Christian fai

11/17/2025

Department 9 was honored to join the eacort that welcomed the 2025 Maplewood Lady Tigers PIAA State Volleyball Championship Team home Saturday evening. Following the coach bus that carried the team from Interstate 79 in Meadville, all the way to Maplewood High School, seeing so many people standing along the route waving and cheering the team, not just within the city limits but all the way to the school and then joining everyone who was there to cheer them on as they exited the bus and proudly walked into the high school, was an experience like none other. Congratulations Lady Tigers, you worked hard and your community is proud of you! Meadville Firefighters IAFF Local 515 Townville VFD & Ambulance Service Randolph Volunteer Fire Department 18 Blooming Valley Volunteer Fire Department