The West Grove Fire Company today marks the passing of 75+ year member Thomas D. Crawford.
Tom Crawford was a life member with an extraordinary commitment to the fire company, serving in multiple elected offices over his long career of service, including as an Engineer and Trustee. Tom comes from a family known for its service to the fire company, with Crawfords having served from Chiefs to firefighters...a ... (Full Story & Photos)
The WGFC marks the passing of Thomas D. Crawford, a 75+ year volunteer member and officer.
WGFC firefighters work to extinguish a fire on a motorcoach transporting students along the US Route 1 Bypass in Penn Township. There were no injuries.
First responders from the West Grove Fire Company were dispatched to a vehicle fire on the Route 1 Bypass at 5:17pm that was anything but routine. An interstate bus traveling back to the Baltimore area full of middle school students was on fire.
A passenger on the bus called 911 and reported that a tire had blown and there was smoke from the back of the bus, stating 53 people were on board. Additional ... (Full Story & Photos)
There is a strong, long-term partnership between the West Grove Fire Company and London Britain Township...and that extends to the Township road crew who have worked so well with our first responders over the years.
Thursday morning, the crew asked the fire company for assistance in clearing debris from underground drainage pipes that allow storm water to flow under township roads. Engine 22-3 was ... (Full Story & Photos)
Engine 22-3 assists the London Britain Township road crew to clearing clogged stormwater pipes under Flint Hill Road.
This photo from the Union Fire Company of Oxford shows first in crews attacking a first floor fire in this house in East Nottingham. The WGFC assisted.
In the early morning hours of Tuesday, West Grove firefighters assisted the Union Fire Company of Oxford in East Nottingham Township on a house fire.
The WGFC joined with units from Rising Sun and Cochranville fire companies to assist Station 21 on the dispatch at 1:46am. First in Oxford crews found a fire on the first floor. WGFC first responders assisted with checking for fire extension, operating ... (Full Story & Photos)
Past Chief W. Forrest Hammond rode on Tanker 22 during the annual West Grove Memorial Day Parade on Saturday.
Chief Hammond has been a member of the fire company for more than 70 years, and served as Fire Chief from 1977-1978. On Saturday, he looked sharp in his formal Class A WGFC Uniform, riding with Tom Glass in Tanker 22.
The fire company showed off its fleet to the hundreds who lined State ... (Full Story & Photos)
Past President, Firefighter, and Life Member Tom Glass drives Tanker 22 alongside Past Chief W. Forrest Hammond in the West Grove Memorial Day Parade.
WGFC first responders were honored last evening at the Chester County EMS Banquet and Awards Ceremony. We congratulate each honoree!
Each year, the nation celebrates EMS Week in May, and the Chester County EMS Council holds an annual banquet to celebrate the accomplishments of first responders on emergency medical calls.
At last night's event held in Kennett Square, first responders from the West Grove Fire Company were named among the dozens honored for their service and clinical excellence. WGFC responders honored included: -- ... (Full Story & Photos)
West Grove first responders joined multiple fire companies in assisting the Longwood Fire Company at a working house fire Friday evening.
Area fire companies were dispatched to the fire on Winston Lane in Pocopson Township at 8:13pm. Fire arriving units found a house with heavy fire from the roof. Shortly after arrival, command pulled firefighters from the building and an exterior attack using ... (Full Story & Photos)
Fire from the roof greeted area fire companies at this house fire in Pocopson Township Friday night.
State Rep. John Lawrence gives remarks at the formal opening of the Penn Twp. Regional Emergency Operations Center, and home of Medic 94, at ceremonies on Saturday.
First responders from the West Grove Fire Company joined with area emergency services personnel at the formal ribbon cutting of Penn Township's Regional Emergency Services Operations Center on Saturday.
The Center, which was built partially with grant funds from the American Rescue Plan Act, serves as the new home for the paramedics of Medic 94 (Southern Chester County EMS), Avon Grove Regional Emergency ... (Full Story & Photos)
