Area first responders worked as a team to get an injured subject from a basement below ground area at a home construction site on School House Road on Thursday.

West Grove firefighters and EMTs worked to package the subject who was found below grade at the new home construction site. EMTs from the WGFC along with paramedics from Medic 94 evaluated and packaged the patient, requesting firefighters ... (Full Story & Photos)

Units from the West Grove Fire Company assisted the Singerly Fire Company of Elkton with a house fire last night involving companies from three states.

The fire along Telegraph Road (Route 273) near Appleton Road was dispatched just before 11pm last night. Arriving units found fire from the rear of an abandoned structure.

West Grove units on scene included two engines and the tanker, and were ... (Full Story & Photos)

News feeds are full of the tragic flooding news from Texas over the past two weeks. And while Texas is some distance away, the risk of drowning from flooded rivers and creeks is very real in our area as well. Flooding rains and sudden downpours can overrun local creeks and streams, with water cascading over roadways and bridges.

That's why it's important that everyone pay close attention to national ... (Full Story & Photos)

Recently, volunteer and career firefighters of the West Grove Fire Company took part in on-station training classes designed to help first responders be better familiar using specialized four-gas meters so they are prepared for situations involving hazardous materials.

WGFC apparatus are outfitted with portable four-gas meters which measure oxygen (O2), carbon monoxide (CO), hydrogen sulfide (H2S) ... (Full Story & Photos)

The West Grove Fire Company is proud to announce a generous donation from the Avon Grove Lions Club, further strengthening the bond between two vital organizations dedicated to serving their communities. During a ceremony held at the Penn Township building, representatives from the Lions Club presented a donation check to members of the fire company. The funds will be used to support equipment upgrades ... (Full Story & Photos)

There were an estimated 14,700 fireworks-related injuries treated in emergency departments in 2024, with a majority of them during the month surrounding the Fourth of July weekend. So, as we head into this year's holiday weekend, the West Grove Fire Company is urging all residents and visitors to be safe over the next few days.

2025's statistics represented a 52% increase over the previous year, ... (Full Story & Photos)

This summer, the Chester County Hero Fund has teamed up with 1-800-BOARDUP of Philadelphia for a Day of Giving that's all about supporting local heroes -- and having some fun at the same time.

At the heart of the fun is a big prize - the Ultimate Tailgating Package Raffle - Four Phillies tickets and an amazing prize pack including a Blackstone Griddle, Siberian cooler, camping chairs, a $250 Colonial ... (Full Story & Photos)

The members of the West Grove Fire Company have noted the passing of a long-time volunteer and armed forces veteran.

Lt. Col. James "Jim" Weber of the Ovations community in Penn Township passed away on Friday, June 6 at the age of 79. Jim Weber was a volunteer in the fire company, serving actively in the fire police. We also honor Jim's service to his country, as he served in the armed forces ... (Full Story & Photos)