MAY 15
- An Avon Grove High School teenager has made a donation in support of the West Grove Fire Company's new fire station in London Britain Township.
16 year old Logan Reisinger builds picnic tables and sells firewood to raise money to support his passion -- ice hockey, including the Avon Grove Varisity Ice Hockey Team. His hand-built, 8-foot picnic tables and firewood are for sale at the corner of ... (Full Story & Photos)
AG High School student Logan Reisinger donates a picnic table for the new WGFC Station 32. Shown with member Bill Wohl.
MAY 14
- Grilling Season is Upon Us! Charcoal and Propane Grills need to be inspected and serviced regularly. Also keep grills a safe distance from buildings, keep them on a level and sturdy surface. Never operate a barbecue inside a building, and especially not in a garage - even with the door open.
Consider these tips from the National Fire Prevention Association:
On Saturday at 1612 hours the alert was sent to West Grove for a lawn tractor fire in the 200 block of West Evergreen Street in the northwest section of West Grove Borough. Caller reported a lawn mower on fire and he could not get the fire out with multiple extinguishers. This brought Engine 22 with six volunteers followed by Engine 12 with three along with Ambulance 22-3.
At 1419 hours the alert was sent to West Grove units for a truck fire on U.S. Route 1 at Route 841 in London Grove Township. Due to the high call volume the location was switched multiple times, until it was confirmed by an Avondale Fire Company member to be at mile marker 11.4 northbound just north of the Pusey Mill Road overpass in Penn Township. Calls reported a dump truck ... (Full Story & Photos)
APRIL 22
- On Saturday April 7, 2012, 35 volunteers of the West Grove Fire Company took time off their Easter holiday weekend to train at the West Chester Fire Training Center. The weather conditions that day were in the volunteers favor with sunny clear skies and a cool breeze. The crews took advantage of the great forecast and worked on their teamwork and fire suppression skills.
APRIL 18
- On Monday evening the members took part in a training session designed to bring to light all of the challenges and dangers faced when dealing with emergencies that involve Hybrid and all Electric vehicles. Thanks to Nucar Chevrolet of New Castle Delaware the members were able to get a hands on look at a 2013 Chevy Malibu Hybrid to actually see an example of these challenges. The information discussed ... (Full Story & Photos)
APRIL 09
- After a multi-year journey, the West Grove Fire Company has opened its third station, located in London Britain Township, in Landenberg. Engine 32 and Ambulance 22-3 were backed into the station late Monday evening, April 2.
On Easter Sunday at 1457 hours, the West Grove Volunteers were alerted for the full company assist with Avondale Station 23 on a townhouse fire in the 100 Block of Maloney Court in the Inniscrone View section of London Grove Township.
Original reports into the 911 Center stated the house has smoke in the basement and the homeowner is unsure of what is on fire. All occupants ... (Full Story & Photos)
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