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)
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)
Memorial Plaque at the Chester County Public Safety Training Center
A ride to school on the fire truck is a great way to start the day for these ABVM students.
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)
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)
The WGFC invites you to an event to support the Chester County Hero Fund at nearby Old Stone Cider in Lewisville.
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)
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)
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.
Our thanks to Scott Steele of the West Grove History Center for stopping by with some treats for our first responders.
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)
WGFC assisted Avondale and Union of Oxford on two simultaneous fire calls on May 14 in New Garden and East Nottingham Townships.
