Does Your Home Use Yellow Gas Tubing (CSST)? MAY 29 - The State Fire Commissioner along with the Lt. Governor issued the following press release relating to Yellow Corrugated Stainless Steel Gas Tubing (CSST). For more information go to www.CSSTSafety.com New State Requirements for Yellow Corrugated Stainless Steel Tubing News for Immediate Release May 28, 2013 Lt. Governor, Fire Commissioner Announce Safety Awareness Program New State ... (Full Story & Photos)

Firefighters Mike Predmore and Mike Lindsay in WGFC's Antique 1928 Hale pumper leading the West Grove Units in Kennett Square.

Memorial Day Weekend MAY 27 - Memorial Day weekend was another busy, yet fun weekend for the WGFC. It marked the end of National EMS week. Members attended an EMS awards banquet on Thursday night; a few getting a Life Save award. On Friday, a crew of 6 members went up to Collingdale, Delaware County in Rescue 22 and Ambulance 22-C to support current WGFC Chief and past Chief of Collingdale Fire company, Eric Felker, in assisting ... (Full Story & Photos)

Accident with entrapment on 896 in Kemblesville MAY 16 - On Tuesday evening May 14 at 1857 hours, West Grove Fire Company was dispatched to Route 896 and Appleton Road in Franklin Township for an accident. Rescue 12, Rescue 22 and Ambulances 22-1 and 22-2 made the response minutes after dispatch. Assistant 22 arrived on scene to find a sedan versus pick up truck with two occupants still inside the sedan. Upon further investigation, Assistant 22 notified ... (Full Story & Photos)

WGFC crews working to extricate the patient

Station 32 is formally dedicated with the separation of two sections of hose on Saturday May 11, 2013. Shown are London Britain Township Supervisors David Owen and Aileen Parish and West Grove Past President Bill "Radar" O'Connell, President John Chambers, Chief Eric Felker, Deputy Chief Justin Gattorno, and Assistant Chief Bob Hannan.

Station 32 Formally Dedicated MAY 13 - On Saturday, May 11, 2013, the West Grove Fire Company formally dedicated its third station. Station 32, located in London Britain Township, went into service officially on April 2, 2012, and has already made a difference in protecting lives and property as part of the overall WGFC operation. In front of a crowd of about 75 community members, officials and fire company members, President John ... (Full Story & Photos)

Mock Crash 2013 MAY 02 - On Thursday, May 2, the West Grove Fire Company along with Students Against Drunk Driving (SADD), used a mock crash demonstration to teach Avon Grove High School students about the realities and dangers of distracted driving. Two vehicles, donated by Carlos Rivera of Rivera's Towing, were placed in the parking lot as if they had been involved in a real accident. Several students volunteered ... (Full Story & Photos)

Crews work to remove the windshield so they may cut the posts for roof removal.

Ladder 21 is positioned at a Penn Township house fire on Hood Lane. Fire vented through the roof, but firefighters from the West Grove Fire Company and units from three counties and two states managed to put a good stop on the fire on a very busy night.

Penn Township Fire Caps Busy Evening for Area Fire Companies MAY 02 - The evening of April 19 turned into a near-all-night challenge for the West Grove Fire Company, as the organization and fire companies from multiple counties partnered to address numerous emergencies, concluding with a house fire in Penn Township. Chester County Fire Radio dispatched the WGFC for an automatic fire alarm on Hood Lane in Penn Township at 11:17pm. This was not the first call that ... (Full Story & Photos)

Working house Fire Box 2104 APRIL 30 - The West Grove Fire Company was called to assist Oxford's Station 21 at a house fire house fire in the 200 block of old Limestone road. Chester Fire Board reported smoke coming from the house and possible visible fire inside. The original dispatch at 0643 was for Oxford 21 and Cochranville 27. Assistant 21 and Engine 27-2 made the response at 0649 hours. Engine 27-2 arrived on scene with smoke ... (Full Story & Photos)

Tri-County 2 alarm house fire, with heavy smoke and fire conditions. Crews worked for several hours to extinguish this fire.

West Grove units assisted the Avondale Fire Company with a two-alarm fire in an apartment building on Starr Road on New Garden Township. Despite reports of possible subjects trapped, there were no injuries in the fire that involved units from multiple fire departments, and took several hours to bring under control.

West Grove Assists Avondale on 2-Alarm Apartment House Fire APRIL 26 - Crews from multiple companies responded to assist the Avondale Fire Company for a major fire at an apartment house on Starr Road in New Garden township. Despite initial reports of as many as five persons trapped, all residents were accounted for, there were no injuries, but 40 residents lost their homes and belongings. Units from the West Grove Fire Company (12, 22, 32) and Hockessin Fire Company ... (Full Story & Photos)

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