At a historic meeting last evening, significant progress was made toward the merger of the Avondale & West Grove fire companies with the election of officers for the new organization, Southern Chester County Fire Rescue (SCCFR), which is expected to begin operations on January 1, 2027.
In a meeting attended by members of both fire companies, Neil Vaughn was elected president and Kevin Sweeney was ... (Full Story & Photos)
Kevin Sweeney has been elected as the first fire chief of the newly formed Southern Chester County Fire Rescue, which will result from the merger of the Avondale & West Grove fire companies.
Golfers make their way out on the course for the 23rd Annual WGFC Golf Event.
The 23rd Annual West Grove Fire Company golf event was held on a gorgeous day Friday at London Grove Township's Inniscrone Golf Club.
The sold-out event featured 28 golf foursomes playing a scramble format at an event which raises money for the fire company, with funds used to support various community causes.
The fire company is thankful to the supervisors of London Grove Township for their support ... (Full Story & Photos)
Southern Chester County Fire Rescue (SCCFR) is seeking an experienced and dedicated Deputy Chief of EMS to join our leadership team. Reporting directly to the Fire Chief, this management-level position provides leadership and administrative oversight of EMS operations, ambulance billing, quality assurance/quality improvement, human resources, payroll, career staffing, and departmental support.
Our thanks to the London Grove Friends of the Park who held a "Meet Your Neighbors" Picnic this Saturday at Goddard Park in West Grove. First responders from both the West Grove and Avondale fire companies displayed equipment and offered kids tours and fire prevention information. On display where Ladder 22, Engine 22-2, Engine 23 and Antique 22. Also, Chefs Guy and Charlie from Avondale and friends ... (Full Story & Photos)
Our partners at the Avondale Fire Company are holding a chicken barbeque to benefit the fire company on September 19. With a fantastic meal of chicken, mushroom salad, four-bean salad, cookie and drink, this is a bargain for $10 and it goes to a good cause.
Meal pickup is between 11am and 3pm on that Saturday at Station 23 along Route 41 just below Avondale Borough. Order your tickets today by ... (Full Story & Photos)
Help support your local fire company with this Chicken BBQ event on Sept. 19.
Members were honored for years of service by the WGFC. Presenting a pin for 55 years of service to Past President Radar O'Connell is President Neil Vaughn (left) and Fire Chief Kevin Sweeney (right). Congratulations!
At the August business meeting of the West Grove Fire Company, volunteer members were honored for their many years of service to both the organization and the community. Commemorative pins were also distributed to nearly two dozen members present.
Among those honored for their tenure were Past President Bill "Radar" O'Connell for 55 years, Chief Emeritus John Chambers with 50 years, and Chief Engineer ... (Full Story & Photos)
West Grove Fire Company firefighters were requested on a mutual aid call to assist on a house fire in Kennett Township Monday. The WGFC responded with Ladder 22 and Squad 22 along with a number of fire companies from across southern Chester County and Delaware for the house fire on Bayard Road just after 4pm. First arriving units found fire showing from the rear of the residence which began a multi-hour ... (Full Story & Photos)
Smoke and fire was reported to the rear of this Kennett Township home Monday afternoon, as the WGFC provided mutual aid to the Kennett Regional Department.
Camp Cadet students get a close-up look at a vehicle rescue demonstration by the WGFC at this week's session at Camp Saginaw.
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)
