A new fire department, formed from the coming merger of the West Grove and Avondale Fire Companies, launched an informational website today which can be found at www.sccfr.org . The new fire department will be known as Southern Chester County Fire Rescue. The transition is expected to be completed, with full operations beginning as a unified department, on January 1, 2027.
Southern Chester County Fire Rescue, formed from the coming merger of the West Grove & Avondale Fire Companies launched an informational website today: www.SCCFR.org
WGFC fire responder Myla Kerr shows off a Clinical Save Award along with her EMT instructor WGFC Captain Rob Linnenbaugh during EMT graduction ceremonies.
WGFC would like to congratulate the following young members on the completion of their EMT certification: John Aguilar, Colin Gattorno, and Myla Kerr.
At a ceremony held at the County Public Safety Training Campus, WGFC's Myla Kerr was presented a Clinical Excellence Life Saving Award. Myla, while doing ride along time during her training alongside WGFC Captain Rob Linnenbaugh (also her EMT instructor), ... (Full Story & Photos)
West Grove Fire Company responders were busy with a series of auto crashes yesterday.
The first was at 6:23am on the Route 1 Bypass in Penn Township with reports of a tractor trailer on its side. This call had no injuries.
The second call was 3:33pm on East London Grove Road in London Grove Township with a car overturned at the bridge with minor injuries.... (Full Story & Photos)
This car overturned on London Grove Road one of several crashes handled by the WGFC Wednesday.
The WGFC marks the passing of Life Member and Past Deputy Chief Paul Kramer.
It is with sadness and respect that the West Grove Fire Company shares the passing of Life Member and Past Deputy Chief Paul Kramer.
Paul was dedicated member who gave many years of service to the WGFC and West Grove community. His commitment, leadership and friendship will not be forgotten.
An obituary for Chief Kramer can be found in the link below. Our thoughts are with Chief Kramer's extended ... (Full Story & Photos)
West Grove firefighters were on hand to support kids participating in the Healthy Kids Running Series, an event held at the Cornerstone Presbyterian Church in Franklin Township. Cornerstone requested our crews be on hand to present medals to the children and to display a fire engine. Crews from Engine 22-3 and Engine 22-1 were on hand for the event.... (Full Story & Photos)
WGFC was on hand for an event at the Cornerstone Presbyterian Church in Franklin Township.
Memorial Plaque at the Chester County Public Safety Training Center
98 years ago this date (5/21/1928) West Grove Fire Company along with other local fire companies where assisting the Avondale Fire Company at a commercial structure fire in the village of Toughkenomen. During this fire a chimney fell striking and fatally injuring West Grove member Raymond Walker.
Mr Walker will forever be remembered by the West Grove Fire Company for his service to the community. ... (Full Story & Photos)
Each year, the Assumption BVM School in West Grove holds an auction to raise funds to support the school and it's programs. One of the auction items was a ride to school on a West Grove Fire Company engine, and the Friedman family placed the winning bid.
Last week, Engine 3 picked up the girls and their father for a 15 minute ride to the school. Not only was that a new experience - complete with ... (Full Story & Photos)
A ride to school on the fire truck is a great way to start the day for these ABVM students.
The WGFC invites you to an event to support the Chester County Hero Fund at nearby Old Stone Cider in Lewisville.
The West Grove Fire Company is proud to help promote an upcoming community event supporting the Chester County Hero Fund.
Heroes Night will be held on Friday, June 5, 2026, from 4 PM to 9 PM at Old Stone Cider, located at 959 Chesterville Road (Route 841) in nearby Lewisville, Pennsylvania at the Maryland state line.
Hosted by Old Stone Cider and generously supported by Ken Pitts of Advisors Mortgage ... (Full Story & Photos)
