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.
WGFC assisted the Kennett Regional Fire Company on this 100 X 60 barn/garage in West Marlborough Township Sunday.
Firefighters across Chester County along with the West Grove Fire Company assisted the Kennett Regional Fire Department with two simultaneous working fires Sunday afternoon.
The first fire came in as an outbuilding fire and was then upgraded to a barn fire. The large 100x60 structure used as a tractor shed/garage was fully involved when units arrived on scene on Ryan Road in West Marlborough Township. ... (Full Story & Photos)
The West Grove Fire Company was dispatched to a reported barn fire in Penn Township Sunday afternoon. The call at 4:49pm was reported by passers by with reports of a possible 2-story barn approximately 30 feet x 50 feet burning. The dispatch was for WGFC and it's mutual aid partners from area fire companies.
A WGFC ambulance arrived and reported a barn fully involved in fire, with exposure to ... (Full Story & Photos)
WGFC and area fire companies responded to this 20x30 foot barn on fire in Penn Township.
West Grove and Avondale crews practice water drafting and portable tank techniques during training at Station 23.
A Sunday evening training at Station 23 focused on the techniques of drafting water and establishing a rural water supply.
Crews from both Avondale and West Grove set up a portable tank from Tanker 23, with Engine 22-1 sued to draft water and supply a master stream and handline. The goal of the training was to qualify engine operators on water drafting and to showcase techniques in setting up ... (Full Story & Photos)
A two vehicle crash Thursday afternoon slowed traffic at the intersection of Routes 896 and 841 in Franklin Township.
First responders from the West Grove Fire Company responded to a crash between a passenger car and a pickup pulling a trailer at 5:40pm. Engine 22-3 arrived to find a damaged vehicle blocking traffic on Route 896, with Ambulance 22-2 also on scene to evaluate any patients. Other ... (Full Story & Photos)
One vehicle was badly damaged and was removed after 45 minutes by a tow truck at this Franklin Township crash handled by the WGFC.
