Meadville Firefighters IAFF Local 515

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The IAFF Local 515 members are the full-time career staff of the Meadville Fire Dept proudly serving the citizens of The City of Meadville in Crawford County, Pa

06/05/2026

⚠️ Community Focused Friday: Electric Bike & Scooter Battery Safety ⚠️

As electric bikes and scooters continue to grow in popularity, it’s important to remember that the batteries powering these devices can pose serious fire risks if not properly built, maintained, or charged.

Yesterday’s electric bike fire was determined to have originated from a homemade battery pack.

With the rising cost of replacement batteries, more people are attempting to build or modify their own battery packs. Others are connecting multiple battery packs together (“daisy chaining”) to increase range or performance. While these modifications may seem like a cost-effective solution, improperly assembled or modified lithium-ion battery systems can fail catastrophically, leading to fires, explosions, and significant property damage.

The security camera footage from yesterday’s incident demonstrates just how quickly these fires can develop. What begins as a small amount of smoke can escalate into a fully involved fire within seconds, leaving little time to react.

🔋 Battery Safety Tips:
• Use batteries and chargers approved by the manufacturer.
• Avoid building, modifying, or repairing battery packs unless you have the proper training and expertise.
• Do not connect multiple battery packs together unless the system is specifically designed and approved by the manufacturer.
• Never charge batteries unattended or while sleeping.
• Charge batteries on hard, non-combustible surfaces away from exits.
• Inspect batteries regularly for swelling, damage, overheating, or unusual odors.
• Discontinue use immediately if a battery shows signs of damage.

🚒 Lithium-ion battery fires burn extremely hot, produce toxic smoke, and can reignite after being extinguished.

A homemade battery pack or improperly connected battery system may save money upfront, but the risk of fire can be devastating. Take battery safety seriously and help protect your family, neighbors, and community.

Please take battery safety seriously and share this message with anyone who owns an electric bike, scooter, hoverboard, or other lithium-ion battery-powered device.

A few minutes of prevention can prevent a devastating fire. 🚴‍♂️🚴‍♀️🔋🔥

If you have concerns about how or where electric bikes, scooters, batteries, or other lithium-ion powered devices are being stored or charged, please contact the fire department directly

This morning at 9:35 AM, “A” Shift was dispatched for a reported electric bicycle fire with exposure to a commercial bui...
06/04/2026

This morning at 9:35 AM, “A” Shift was dispatched for a reported electric bicycle fire with exposure to a commercial building.

Ladder 16-9, Engine 16-2, Medic 16-7, and Chief 16 responded, & first-alarm mutual aid assignment initiated.

Ladder 16-9 arrived to find a mostly extinguished E-bike near the structure that was still smoking. A bystander had used a fire extinguisher prior to arrival, & the battery pack had ultimately burned itself out.

Crews checked for hotspots, ventilated the structure, & completed cleanup operations.

No injuries were reported. 🚒🔥🔋

May 2026 Call Stats:🚒 Fire Calls: 77🚑 EMS Calls: 209📟 Total Calls for Service: 286🏢 Inspections Conducted: 28🤝 Public Re...
06/03/2026

May 2026 Call Stats:

🚒 Fire Calls: 77
🚑 EMS Calls: 209
📟 Total Calls for Service: 286

🏢 Inspections Conducted: 28
🤝 Public Relations Activities: 6

⚠️ Overlapping Calls: 95
📊 34% of all responses involved overlapping incidents

🌎 Calls Outside City Limits: 48

📚 Training Hours: 265.25
🎉 Community Event Hours: 64.86
🛠️ Operational Task Hours: 306.75

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06/02/2026

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It was a busy night & early morning for “A” Shift with two fire incidents handled within several hours.🚒 Structure Fire ...
05/30/2026

It was a busy night & early morning for “A” Shift with two fire incidents handled within several hours.

🚒 Structure Fire – 8:24 PM

Last evening at 8:24 PM, “A” Shift was dispatched for a reported structure fire with smoke filling the residence.

Ladder 16-9, Medic 16-17, and Chief 16 responded, with the mutual aid first alarm assignment initiated at dispatch.

Upon arrival, the 16-9 crew encountered smoke conditions on both the first and second floors of a nine-unit apartment building. Meadville Police Department assisted with resident evacuation.

Due to the smoke conditions, efforts to locate the source of the fire, and the complexity of the building’s floor plan, mutual aid resources were continued to the scene.

Mutual aid companies assisted with ventilation, water supply setup, scene standby, & cleanup operations.

🔥 Porch Fire – 2:35 AM

This morning at 2:35 AM, “A” Shift was dispatched for a reported working porch fire.

Upon arrival, crews located a small fire involving approximately half of the front porch. The 16-9 crew stretched a handline and quickly extinguished the fire, preventing further extension.

Mutual aid companies were subsequently placed back in service. No injuries were reported.

We would like to thank Vernon Central, West Mead #1 Volunteer Fire Company, West Mead #2 Volunteer Fire Department, & the Meadville Police Department (FOP Lodge 97 - Meadville City Police Officers) for their assistance & support on both incidents.

🚑🏆 2026 Ambulance Service of the Year Award Ceremony 🏆Last Friday, May 22, Meadville Fire & EMS was honored to receive r...
05/28/2026

🚑🏆 2026 Ambulance Service of the Year Award Ceremony 🏆

Last Friday, May 22, Meadville Fire & EMS was honored to receive recognition as the 2026 Pennsylvania EMS Agency of the Year – Small Agency Division, awarded jointly by the Pennsylvania Emergency Health Services Council (PEHSC) and the PA Department of Health Bureau of EMS.

This prestigious award recognizes agencies demonstrating excellence in patient care, leadership, innovation, and contributions to EMS across the Commonwealth.

🔥 Built in Just 3 Years
Our fire-based EMS division may still be relatively new, but it has quickly grown into a high-performing regional EMS system delivering measurable improvements in emergency response and patient care.

📈 Regional Impact
• Responds to 3,000+ calls annually
• Provides care across 4 counties and 48 municipalities
• Nearly 19% of EMS calls involve assisting neighboring communities when ambulance services are unavailable

❤️ Commitment Beyond Emergencies
Meadville Fire & EMS continues investing in:
• Advanced training & medical equipment
• CPR & First Aid education
• Stop the Bleed programs
• Mobile Integrated Health (MIH) focused on prevention and reducing unnecessary hospital visits

We were honored to celebrate this achievement alongside many distinguished guests and community partners. Some of those in attendance included:

• Ashley Franklin, representing Congressman Mike Kelly
• Senator Michele Brooks
• Representative Brad Roae
• Commissioner Scott Schell
• Greg Beveridge, Department of Public Safety Director
• Mayor Kinder
• City Council Members
• City Administration and City Hall employees
• Representatives from Meadville Medical Center (MMC) and LECOM

Special guests and EMS leadership included:
• Anthony Martin, Director of the Pennsylvania Department of Health Bureau of EMS
• Jeanette Swade, Executive Director of the Pennsylvania Emergency Health Services Council (PEHSC)
• Daryl Parker, Operations Specialist for EMMCO

This recognition reflects the dedication of our personnel, strong partnerships, and continued commitment to serving our community at the highest level possible.

We also extend our congratulations to all of the 2026 EMS award recipients across Pennsylvania for their dedication and service to their communities.

Thank you to our TEAM, city leadership, healthcare partners, and community for your continued support! 🚒❤️🏥

Thanks to Photosbyjanelle for capturing these memories.

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05/26/2026

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05/25/2026

🚒 Ladder 16-9 “C” shift on their 8th run of the day responding to West Mead for a fire alarm this sunny Memorial Day. ☀️🇺🇸

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850 Park Avenue
Meadville, PA
16335

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