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.
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)
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)
WGFC assisted the Kennett Regional Fire Company on this 100 X 60 barn/garage in West Marlborough Township Sunday.
WGFC and area fire companies responded to this 20x30 foot barn on fire in Penn Township.
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)
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)
West Grove and Avondale crews practice water drafting and portable tank techniques during training at Station 23.
One vehicle was badly damaged and was removed after 45 minutes by a tow truck at this Franklin Township crash handled by the WGFC.
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)
The West Grove Fire Company and units for mutual aid companies responded to a reported house fire in the Stonecroft development in London Grove Township Wednesday afternoon.
With smoke reported in the basement and burning smell, WGFC responded with Engine 22-1, Ladder 22, Engine 22-2, Engine 22-3, and ambulance, Brush 22 and fire police. Engine 22-1 arrived and established a water supply at a ... (Full Story & Photos)
Crews handled a smoke in the basement call in London Grove, shown here with Ladder 22's aerial in place.
WGFC firefighters practice moving patients up a hillside with rope equipment and techniques at a recent training session.
As part of its ongoing Monday night training session, firefighters reviewed specialized rope and hauling equipment to assist first responders in rescue and patient-handling situations.
The equipment, part of the large compliment of specialized rescue tools carried by the fire company, can be used to assist firefighters in various situations. For example, firefighters practiced using the equipment ... (Full Story & Photos)
