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)
Across the Commonwealth this week, communities and emergency service organizations are honoring the first responders who make up the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) that respond to emergencies every day. EMS Week is May 17-23, and we say thank you to the men and women on the front lines in EMS every day.
"I want to thank all of our EMS providers and support personnel for the dedication, professionalism, ... (Full Story & Photos)
Honoring EMS first responders this week!
First responders used rescue tools to gain access to a trapped subject in this pickup that left the roadway in New London Township, in a rescue that lasted 23 minutes.
West Grove first responders were dispatched to an accident with reported entrapment at 9:28pm on May 15 on State Road near Creek Road in New London Township. Reports indicated a truck off the road with smoke coming from the engine and one subject trapped.
Chief 22 arrived with one vehicle off the road, confirmed the entrapment and established command. The WGFC responded with Ambulance 22-1, Engine ... (Full Story & Photos)
We are always grateful for support we get from the community. Such was the case today when Scott Steele from the West Grove History Center visited our on-duty crews today and delivered a special treat. We appreciate visits from our neighbors, and the treats are always a welcome bonus. Thanks to Scott and everyone for their support of the West Grove Fire Company.
Increasingly, WGFC firefighters have been busy with emergency calls that overlap - such was the case again on May 14 with two house fires - one assisting Avondale and one assisting Oxford.
The first call was a dispatched house fire in New Garden Township at 9:52pm assisting the Avondale Fire Company on Harrogate Drive. With reported fire in the garage, West Grove responded with Ladder 22, Engine ... (Full Story & Photos)
West Grove Fire Company first responders and area mutual aid companies were dispatched to a reported house fire in London Grove Township Wednesday afternoon when a passerby noticed fire in the rear of the residence.
Units were sent to the Lamborn Hunt development off of State Road with reports that the back of a house was on fire. Engine 22-1, Ladder 22, Engine 222 and two ambulances made the response, ... (Full Story & Photos)
WGFC firefighters were called to Lamborn Hunt for an outside storage bin on fire in London Grove Township.
