As this winter continues to produce snowfall, and a forecast for 3-5 inches is on top for Sunday, here are a few important things you can do to be ready for an emergency in your neighborhood:
-- HELP US FIND YOU: We can't find your house if you have an EMS or fire emergency if your house number is obscured by snow or ice. If your house number is on your mailbox, make sure it is clear of snow. ... (Full Story & Photos)
Standing mutual aid agreements mean that fire and EMS organizations can assist each other during busy emergency periods. Such was the case on Tuesday as the Singerly Fire Company of Elkton, Maryland was busy at a working house fire in Perryville and requested that the West Grove Fire Company provide an engine to standby in their fire house.
A relatively routine vehicle fire dispatched quickly turned into a larger incident on Tuesday when the WGFC was called to Blackberry Lane in Penn Township. The incident is one that demonstrates the value of staffed fire engines making a difference in emergency outcomes.
The WGFC was dispatched for a vehicle fire just before 1pm, with the West Grove-based Engine 22-1 making an immediate response, ... (Full Story & Photos)
2024 was the busiest year in the history of the West Grove Fire Company for both fire and EMS responses.
In 2024, there were 864 fire responses, including 23 working fires, 93 box alarms, and five extrications (rescue at accidents involving entrapment). That volume is a substantial increase of 2023 which had 728 responses.
On the EMS side, WGFC first responders were dispatched to 3,663 emergencies, ... (Full Story & Photos)
Tanker 22 and Engine 22-1 on scene at a vehicle trailer fire on Valley Road in Penn Township.
West Grove firefighters were dispatched for a vehicle fire on Valley Road in Penn Township Sunday morning.
The dispatch, at 9:22 am was for a vehicle fire, but turned out to be a 14' pull-behind trailer, and was reported fully involved. Engine 22-1 from West Grove made the initial response, arriving on location to confirm the report of a trailer fully involved, and stretched an 1-3/4" attack line. ... (Full Story & Photos)
West Grove's tanker was requested to join with a dozen other fire departments to assist the Community Fire Company of Rising Sun on Thursday morning just after 1 am for a commercial fire.
Units from Cecil, Harford, Lancaster, Chester and York counties were involved in a large scale water supply operation to fight a hay bale fire at the West Coast Mushroom Farm on Hopewell Road in Rising Sun. WGFC's ... (Full Story & Photos)
The WGFC assisted Rising Sun on this large hay bale fire at a mushroom growing facility.
WGFC fire prevention programs reached more than 6,000 children in 2024.
2024 was a record breaking year for many aspects of the West Grove Fire Company -- and the end-of-year emergency response statistics for both fire and ambulance will reflect the busiest response year in the organization’s history...stay tuned for the details in early January.
As the year comes to a close, one strong performance to be proud of is the work of the fire company in promoting fire safety ... (Full Story & Photos)
The leadership of the West Grove Fire Company has been announced for both line, administrative, and relief association officers for 2025 as follows:
2025 Administrative Officers President - Neil Vaughn Vice President - Dave Talley Secretary - Lisa Glass Membership Secretary - Kim Miller Treasurer - Kate Doochack Trustee - Craig Miller Delegate to the State Convention - Steve Flegal Alternate Delegate ... (Full Story & Photos)
The WGFC officers for 2025 have been announced, with Eric Felker elected as Fire Chief and Neil Vaughn elected as President. Steve Flegal was elected as President of the Relief Association -- the full list of officers can be found in this web story.
