West Grove first responders were dispatched to a two-vehicle crash on Route 841 north of US 1 in London Grove on Thursday. The call dispatch notes shifted to a more and more serious crash, with reports that a trash truck had rolled over and a subject was trapped underneath it.
The call was first dispatched just after 3pm Thursday indicating a trash truck had rolled over and a subject had been ejected. ... (Full Story & Photos)
A trash truck struck an RV and flipped onto it's side on Route 841 near Rose Ann Lane in London Grove Thursday, injuring one.
Be a good and safe neighbor -- follow these brush burning tips from the WGFC!
As Fall arrives, many homeowners think about outdoor projects – and often yard clean up leads to creating a pile of brush for burning. In the wake of very dry weather this year, and a last year’s dry fall when numerous fires led to an outdoor burning bad across Chester County, the West Grove Fire Company is often asked a lot of questions about burning, so here are some do’s and don’ts:
Fire departments, including the West Grove Fire Company, were called to assist the Union Fire Company of Oxford yesterday in Lower Oxford Township. The house fire was initially reported as a fire in a garage at 11:29am on Kimble Road. First arriving units reported heavy fire in the garage with extension to the house, with alarm expanded to a working fire.
On Tuesday, first responders were called to the Avon Grove High School in Penn Township for a reported chemical spill in one of the science classrooms. Working closely with the Chester County HazMat Team, Penn Township and school officials, the WGFC team worked to assure the safety of the school environment for students, staff and first responders.
Ever wonder what a "typical" day looks like for a busy local fire department? On Tuesday, it was a busy day for the crews of WGFC:
The day started out for our crews with a residential carbon monoxide alarm in London Grove Township at 7:35am. Engine 22-1 arrived to find the alarm activation was related to light smoke from cooking. No hazardous conditions were found within the home.
In 1922, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) named the second week of October Fire Prevention Week in commemoration of the Great Chicago Fire in 1871 and, since then, fire safety education has been a focus of the month of October. Each year, the West Grove Fire Company sends its first responders out to area schools and daycares in a focused effort to reach young children with fire safety ... (Full Story & Photos)
Early Saturday morning, West Grove first responders were sent to a reported vehicle crash on Route 841 at the intersection with Old School House Road.
At 645am, a passerby noticed a pickup truck off the road into the woods and called 911. The pickup was about 25 feet off the road, and had slammed into a tree. Engine 22-1 arrived along with Ambulance 22-1. Crews found a badly damaged pickup with ... (Full Story & Photos)
WGFC first responders handled this crash where a pickup left the roadway and struck a tree. No victims were found at the scene.
Engine 22-1 crews roll hose after extinguishing a car fire on Route 841 north of Chatham. No driver was found at the scene.
First responders were dispatched for a vehicle fire in West Marlborough Township Tuesday evening.
The call was dispatched for the Kennett Regional Fire Department, and, with reports of the call right on the district lines, the on-station duty crew at the West Grove Fire Company responded to assist. Ultimately, the call was about 1/10 of a mile north of the intersection, closer to Laramee Road.
