West Grove Fire Company
West Grove Fire Company


2024 Incidents
Fire EMS
Jan 84 322
Feb 45 264
Mar 54 285
Apr 54 265
May 60 301
Jun 58 279
Jul 69 304
Aug 74 329
Sep 72 333
Oct 0 0
Nov 0 0
Dec 0 0
Total 570 2682

2024 Incidents by Municipality
FIRE EMS
Franklin 57 164
London Britain 33 111
London Grove 150 584
London Derry 0 145
New London 64 272
Penn 151 940
West Grove 33 125
Mutual Aid 82 341
Total 570 2682

Past Incidents
Fire EMS
2023 728 3250
2022 673 3142
2021 611 2896
2020 580 2565
2019 651 2442
2018 657 2612
2017 665 2394
2016 708 2313
2015 560 2208
2014 619 2244
2013 577 2095
2012 577 1957
2011 534 2035
2010 588 1782

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Latest 911 Dispatches for the West Grove Fire Co.
  • 11/20/2024: Dispatch 15:33 FIRE-HOUSE FIRE 114 FIELDSTONE DR LWROXF
  • 11/19/2024: Dispatch 08:29 FIRE-GAS LEAK OUTSIDE 244 W EVERGREEN ST WGROVE
  • 11/18/2024: Dispatch 21:20 ALARM-FIRE 11 N THIRD ST OXFRD
  • 11/18/2024: Dispatch 00:41 ALARM-CARBON MONOXIDE 606 STRAWBRIDGE LN PENNTP
  • 11/17/2024: Dispatch 20:03 FIRE-SMOKE/ODOR INVEST OUTSIDE 116 STONEGATE DR FRNKLN
  • 11/17/2024: Dispatch 12:06 ALARM-FIRE 120 JENNERS POND RD PENNTP
  • 11/17/2024: Dispatch 03:47 FIRE-HOUSE FIRE 258 W RIDGE RD WNOTT
  • 11/16/2024: Dispatch 15:03 ALARM-CARBON MONOXIDE 3232 APPLETON RD FRNKLN
  • 11/16/2024: Dispatch 14:52 ACCIDENT-PEDESTRIAN STRUCK 561 HEPBURN RD LGROVE
  • 11/15/2024: Dispatch 23:43 ALARM-FIRE 2 CABOT CIR LGROVE
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WGFC Handles Many Brush Fire Incidents

November 12

A month without rain created very dry conditions conducive to conditions have made brush fires very easy to occur, sometimes simply from a carelessly discarded cigarette, or spread from a backyard debris burning. The result of the those conditions, and at the urging of area fire chiefs, the County Commissioners instituted a 30-day burning ban. Nonetheless, the West Grove Fire Company has handled ... (Full Story & Photos)

Area departments including the WGFC have handled many brush fires during a month of dry conditions.  Here Brush 22 is deployed to support the Union Fire Company in Lower Oxford Township.
Area departments including the WGFC have handled many brush fires during a month of dry conditions. Here Brush 22 is deployed to support the Union Fire Company in Lower Oxford Township.

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No Caption Two Companies, One Mission: A Successful Live Fire Training

November 11

Last Saturday, the West Grove Fire Company and Avondale Fire Company united forces for a crucial live fire training exercise. This joint effort was a testament to the importance of interagency cooperation and the dedication of our local firefighters to protecting our community.

The training focused on honing essential skills such as:

-Fire Extinguishment: Battling the flames and bringing them under ... (Full Story & Photos)

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Overlapping Calls Continue for WGFC

November 10

An incredibly busy period for the West Grove Fire Company continued in the last week, including more examples of simultaneous emergencies being dispatched.

As an example, consider three calls handled simultaneously, with WGFC first responders dispatched to a small brush fire in New London Township, an automatic alarm in London Grove Township, and a report of a tractor on fire in London Britain ... (Full Story & Photos)

A lawn tractor fire on Hampsted Court in London Britain Township was handled by the WGFC.
A lawn tractor fire on Hampsted Court in London Britain Township was handled by the WGFC.

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Avondale and West Grove first responders gathered to train together on vehicle rescue recently, here seen in a pre-training discussion on safety and operations.
Avondale and West Grove first responders gathered to train together on vehicle rescue recently, here seen in a pre-training discussion on safety and operations.

West Grove and Avondale Fire Companies Train Together on Vehicle Rescue

November 05

First responders from both the West Grove 22 and the Avondale 23 fire companies came together recently to train on vehicle rescue techniques. The joint training was held on a Monday evening at Blittersdorf's Towing in Toughkenamon.

Vehicle crashes are a large component of emergency responses for area fire companies, and this kind of training allows members at all skill levels the opportunity to ... (Full Story & Photos)

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A Busy Halloween Night for WGFC - Three Fire-Related Emergency Calls Simultaneously

November 01

As West Grove Fire Chief Eric Felker has been regularly reporting to fire company members and staff, increasingly the fire company is seeing emergency calls that overlap -- meaning the next emergency is dispatched even while a first call is being handled. As a result, he has been helping WGFC first responders to think about apparatus response patterns that anticipate multiple calls at the same time.

Such ... (Full Story & Photos)

WGFC first responders greet Halloween guest at Station 22 just before being dispatched for three emergencies in a row on a busy night for the fire company.
WGFC first responders greet Halloween guest at Station 22 just before being dispatched for three emergencies in a row on a busy night for the fire company.

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The engine compartment on this large combine caught fire, and is located atop this very large machine, with WGFC first responders putting out the blaze in London Grove Township.
The engine compartment on this large combine caught fire, and is located atop this very large machine, with WGFC first responders putting out the blaze in London Grove Township.

Farm Equipment Fire London Grove

November 01

A large farm combine suffered an engine compartment fire in a corn field in London Grove Township on Thursday, October 31.

The West Grove Fire Company responded to handle the mid-day incident with units dispatched for a harvesting combine on fire to the rear of a home on North Gurnsey Road, north of Lloyd Road. Engine 22-1 arrived to find a large John Deere combine whose operator reported a fire ... (Full Story & Photos)

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County Commissioners Declare Burning Ban

October 26

The Chester County Commissioner’s have instituted a countywide burning ban for the next 30 days effective tomorrow. You can read the full text of the commissioners ban notice in the neighboring picture.

The West Grove Fire Company recommends no burning this weekend and ask compliance with the county wide ban. The lack of recent rain, combined with low humidity and winds make any outdoor fires risky ... (Full Story & Photos)

A 30 day county wide burn ban has been put in effect by the Chester County Commissioners.
A 30 day county wide burn ban has been put in effect by the Chester County Commissioners.

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Dry conditions and no rain in the forecast have created a risk of wildfire.  The WGFC recommends against outdoor fires until conditions improve.
Dry conditions and no rain in the forecast have created a risk of wildfire. The WGFC recommends against outdoor fires until conditions improve.

Fire Company Urges a Pause on Burning

October 21

The West Grove Fire Company wants you to know that outdoor burning of any kind is strongly not recommended at this time across our area. A combination of an extended period of dry weather, warm temperatures and breezy conditions creates conditions ripe for wildfires. With no measurable rain in the forecast for the next two weeks, along with low humidity, your fire company recommends you refrain ... (Full Story & Photos)

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