Nearly 15,000 injuries occur from fireworks each year. Don't be a statistic this year. The WGFC reminds everyone to practice safety this Fourth of July holiday.
There were an estimated 14,700 fireworks-related injuries treated in emergency departments in 2024, with a majority of them during the month surrounding the Fourth of July weekend. So, as we head into this year's holiday weekend, the West Grove Fire Company is urging all residents and visitors to be safe over the next few days.
2025's statistics represented a 52% increase over the previous year, ... (Full Story & Photos)
This summer, the Chester County Hero Fund has teamed up with 1-800-BOARDUP of Philadelphia for a Day of Giving that's all about supporting local heroes -- and having some fun at the same time.
At the heart of the fun is a big prize - the Ultimate Tailgating Package Raffle - Four Phillies tickets and an amazing prize pack including a Blackstone Griddle, Siberian cooler, camping chairs, a $250 Colonial ... (Full Story & Photos)
Big prizes can be won in a raffle that benefits local and national charities that support first responders.
The WGFC notes the passing of fire police volunteer and armed forces veteran Jim Weber.
The members of the West Grove Fire Company have noted the passing of a long-time volunteer and armed forces veteran.
Lt. Col. James "Jim" Weber of the Ovations community in Penn Township passed away on Friday, June 6 at the age of 79. Jim Weber was a volunteer in the fire company, serving actively in the fire police. We also honor Jim's service to his country, as he served in the armed forces ... (Full Story & Photos)
On Monday, the evening duty crew and some other members practiced some vehicle rescue skills at the New London Station, using a vehicle on its side. On incidents of this type, stability of the vehicle is paramount especially if occupants are in the vehicle.
Members utilize rescue struts and wood cribbing to secure the vehicle from tipping over -- this assures a safe environment for first responders ... (Full Story & Photos)
First responders and their tools ready to undertake vehicle rescue training at Station 122.
Area first responders participated in an excellent training this week on how to interact with the Autistic community.
In a proactive effort to better serve all community members, 43 first responders from Southern Chester County Region recently completed a comprehensive training program provided by Autism Toolbox Training. This specialized program focused on understanding and effectively interacting with individuals on the autism spectrum and was held at the Avon Grove High School.
The West Grove Fire Company assisted the Cochranville Fire Company on a detached garage fire in West Fallowfield Township on Friday.
Fire departments from Chester and Lancaster counties were dispatched at just after 3:30pm for reports of fire in a garage on King Road. First arriving units found a fully involved garage fire that extended through the roof. WGFC responded with Ladder 22, Engine 22-2, ... (Full Story & Photos)
Crews work to extinguish the fire in the garage area as fire vents through the roof of this 3-bay detached garage, where the WGFC assisted the Cochranville 27 fire department.
Lots of smiling faces at this afternoon's birthday party in New London during a visit from Engine 22-1.
West Grove firefighters stopped by Carter's birthday party on Saturday afternoon in New London Township. Ten kids were at the party celebrating his third birthday and they all got a chance to sit in Engine 22-1, try on firefighter gear, and receive kids firefighter helmets and safety materials from the WGFC.
The fire company often visits kids' parties to help children be more comfortable with firefighters ... (Full Story & Photos)
West Grove first responders handled a two-vehicle crash Saturday just after 12:30pm on Route 896 in New London Township.
Dispatched for the crash, WGFC responded with Brush 22, Engine 22-1, Ladder 22, Ambulance 22-1, Engine 22-2, and fire police, and was assisted by an ambulance from the Union Fire Company of Oxford 21. Two vehicles crashed at the intersection of Route 896 and Oxford Road.
