Each summer, the PA State Police run an admirable program known as Camp Cadet and once again the West Grove Fire Company participated at the program in our area.
Camp Cadet is a summer camp for boys and girls from Pennsylvania between the ages of 12 to 15. (Chester County Camp Cadet program accepts 11 - 13 year old boys and girls) The camp is held at various locations throughout the State and staffed ... (Full Story & Photos)
Camp Cadet is operated by the PA State Police (State Police photo)
Visitors to the Sunset Park Day in Penn Township had a chance to see on of the WGFC's ambulances and Antique 22
A beautiful summer Sunday, combined with a nice crowd and good music, provided the backdrop for the kids' fire safety education program for the West Grove Fire Company.
As part of a series of events held in the Penn Township Park, the Sunset Park Day on August 11 provided an opportunity for the WGFC to display an ambulance, Antique 22 (also known as "Elsie"), and set up a fun educational display ... (Full Story & Photos)
Units from the West Grove Fire Company and other area companies assisted the Union Fire Company of Oxford on a fire at a home in Lower Oxford Township on August 11.
The Chester County 911 Center dispatched the house fire at 2:14 am on Hall Road, near Lincoln University. Dispatch reports indicated a possible electrical fire inside the garage.
An overnight accident closed Route 1 southbound for several hours, presenting challenging work for the West Grove Fire Company.
Just before 3am, pagers went off for an accident with possible entrapment along the Route 1 Bypass south of Route 796 in Penn Township. WGFC responders were alerted along with Medic 94, and were advised that a vehicle was off the road, and that a patient might be trapped.
The West Grove Fire Company spent a few hours today giving back to the community by taking part in two separate community events in Penn Township. Crews were made up of both volunteer and career staff members to make both events possible.
The first event was held at the Penn township building assisting with a Mini Medic Camp put on by Southern Chester County EMS, Medic 94. Children ages 4 and up ... (Full Story & Photos)
SCCEMS Mini Medic Camp
WGFC members trained on master stream operations at the New London Station. Here is Ladder 22's elevated ladder pipe in action.
This past Monday evening 27 WGFC members attended the first of two Master Stream training sessions. Monday's session concentrated on the set up and water supply to a Ladder Pipe. The training was lead by F.F. Matt Glass who covered the following objectives:
Covered objectives are as follows: 1. ) Waterway set-up, tip sizes & flow rates. 2. ) Supply line connections with options of using 5" or ... (Full Story & Photos)
Friday evening, WGFC personnel displayed equipment while the community gathered at Penn Township Park for a night at the movies.
The Fire Company was invited to participate in recognition of First Responder Night by the Avon Grove Library and Penn Township as they offered the free movie showing Jurassic Park.
WGFC personnel enjoyed talking with community members and showing the children the apparatus. ... (Full Story & Photos)
WGFC Apparatus at First Responder Night
Sergeant, Nafziger conducting a brief classroom session prior to hands on application.
This past Monday evening WGFC members participated in a Class B Foam training session. The session was lead by WGFC Sergeant, Loren Nafziger. Class B foam when mixed with water and aerated creates a film blanket that hovers over flammable liquids sealing in the flammable vapors. The Class B foam blanket prevents vapor production and ignition, in the case of a flammable liquid fire Class B foam can ... (Full Story & Photos)
