Meadville Firefighters IAFF Local 515

09/29/2026

🚨 Commercial Fire Alarm 🚨

Yesterday At 8:52 AM, C Shift was dispatched to assist Vernon Central Hose with a possible structure fire at Imperial Carbide.

23-40 arrived to find smoke conditions and employees attempting to extinguish a small fire in the exhaust system. Engine 16-2 & Medic 16-17 was requested to the scene.

Engine 16-2 crews pulled a handline and entered the building to assess conditions. Crews from Meadville and Vernon Central worked together to disassemble portions of the exhaust system to investigate & secure the heat source.

Thankfully, no injuries were reported.

09/28/2026

Here’s a look at our members during Hazmat Technician training, working through a simulated chlorine leak inside a building.

This hands-on training challenged crews to identify hazards, work in protective equipment, and safely mitigate a hazardous materials incident. 🧪🔥

09/27/2026

Friday at 3:36 PM, C Shift was dispatched to assist West Mead #2 Volunteer Fire Department with a reported fire at the Country Club.

Engine 16-2 arrived with West Mead #2 Engine to heavy smoke conditions. Our crew assisted with a primary search and locating the fire before conditions deteriorated and fire broke through the roof. Command transitioned to defensive operations.

Our crews assisted with defensive operations, water supply, and cleanup. Meadville Fire Department also served as a tanker fill site.

Thank you to East Mead Vol. Fire Dept 9 for standing by at our station, along with our off-duty members who came in to cover the city.

Our thoughts are with The Country Club of Meadville owners, employees, members, families, and everyone affected by this devastating loss to our community. ❤️‍🩹

09/27/2026

🚨 HAZMAT TECHNICIAN CLASS COMPLETE!

Friday, 20 of our members completed the 80-hour Hazardous Materials Technician course!

We would like to thank the International Association of Fire Fighters bringing in six experienced instructors from Phoenix, Chicago, Akron, FDNY, Milwaukee, and Greensboro Fire Departments.

Members put their skills to the test through hands-on training, a written exam, and practical skills testing.

Even more impressive, our members completed the 80-hour course over the past two weeks while continuing to work their normal shifts and respond to calls.

09/26/2026

Thursday evening at 9:37 PM, B Shift was dispatched to assist Saegertown Fire Dept. with a reported commercial structure fire.

The initial dispatch was for Medic 16-17. Crawford County 911 then advised of a working fire, and Sagertown upgraded the incident to a second alarm, bringing Engine 16-2 to the scene.

Medic 16-17 and Engine 16-2 arrived and were assigned to the initial suppression team alongside Sagertown crews. Firefighters encountered heavy smoke and fire conditions inside the building. As conditions deteriorated, Command ordered all crews to exit the structure, and defensive operations were initiated.

Two firefighters were evaluated on scene for smoke inhalation and were released.

Our thoughts are with the business, its owners, employees, and everyone affected by this fire.

We would also like to thank Cochranton Volunteer Fire Dept & Emergency Service for providing an engine to stand by at our station, while West Mead #1 Volunteer Fire Company stood by at their station, ready to assist if as well.

09/21/2026

Saturday evening at approximately 8:19 PM, “C”Shift was dispatched to Hickory Street for a reported motor vehicle accident with injuries & entrapment.

Engine 16-2, Medic 16-7, & Squad 16-8 responded. Crews arrived to find a vehicle that had struck a parked car and overturned, with one occupant trapped inside.

Crews quickly stabilized the vehicle using struts & cribbing before utilizing extrication tools to perform a roof flap & safely remove the patient.

The patient was transported to the hospital with minor injuries.

Our thoughts are with the patient, and we wish them a speedy recovery.

09/19/2026

Hazmat Technician Training — Week 1 Complete!

Week 1 of our 80-hour Hazmat Technician course is in the books! 20 of our members are taking part, advancing from the Operations level to the Technician level.

Thank you to the International Association of Fire Fighters for sponsoring and bringing this training to our department, and to our Week 1 instructors John, Tom, and Phil for sharing their knowledge and working with our members.

A special thank you to the Erie County Hazmat Team for bringing a truck and allowing us to use some of your equipment during training!

Week 2 starts next week! 💪🚒

09/18/2026

Furnace & Fireplace Safety

As temperatures drop, keep your home safe this heating season!

• Have your furnace and chimney professionally inspected annually.
• Keep flammable items away from heating equipment and fireplaces.
• Burn only dry, seasoned firewood and never leave a fire unattended.
• Check your smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) alarms.
• Never use an oven, grill, or outdoor heater to heat your home.

If your CO alarm sounds or you smell gas, get outside immediately and call 911 from a safe location.

Stay warm and stay safe! 🚒

09/17/2026

🏈🔥 GET READY FOR FOOTBALL SEASON! 🔥🏈

Check out this smoker and cooler combo—perfect for tailgates, football Sundays, backyard parties, and getting together with friends and family!

Help support Meadville Firefighters Local 515 by purchasing a raffle ticket for your chance to take this setup home! 🚒💪

🎟️ Tickets are just $15!

Don’t miss your chance to win while supporting your local firefighters. Get your ticket today and let’s get ready for some football! 🏈🍔🍻

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09/17/2026

🇺🇸 9/11 MEMORIAL STAIR CLIMB

Thank you to everyone who attended and donated! Together, we raised $710 for the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation.

Your support helps us honor the fallen and ensure their sacrifices are never forgotten.

We climb to remember. Never forget. ❤️