Just before 6:00pm Tuesday evening April 16, West Grove Fire Company responders were dispatched to handle a gas leak on Dorothy's Way in New London Township.
Dispatchers in the Chester County 911 Center reported the homeowners smelled gas around a buried 1,000 gallon propane tank, and a resident was not feeling well at the scene. Units from the WGFC responded, including Rescue 22, Ladder 22, Engine ... (Full Story & Photos)
West Grove Fire Company units, along with an ambulance from Oxford, were called to New London Twp. on a propane gas leak.
WGFC firefighter RJ Hill is out on the tip of the ladder -- about 90 feet off the side of Ladder 22 for this cat rescue.
The old adage is usually true: a cat up a tree will simply climb back down when it gets hungry enough. But, after three days, a London Britain Township homeowner was concerned and asked the West Grove Fire Company for help.
Generally speaking, the fire company doesn't want to be in the cat-up-a-tree-business. But our first responders are pet owners too, we are in the community service business, ... (Full Story & Photos)
Opening day is a big deal for little leaguers, and the West Grove Fire Company was proud to be a part of that on Saturday morning.
Ball players from 20+ teams paraded from the former Middle School down Schoolhouse Road and over to the Avon Grove Little League complex in London Grove Township. There they were greeted by hundreds of applauding parents and passed by the giant American flag flying 100 ... (Full Story & Photos)
WGFC Ladder 22 flies our large American flag for opening ceremonies for the AG Little League season.
WGFC Engine 22-1 and Ladder 22 at the Healthy Kids Day at the Jennersville YMCA.
West Grove Fire Company first responders showed off their equipment for dozens of kids and families during an appearance at the YMCA in Jennersville on Saturday.
Kids loved climbing into Engine 22-1 and Ladder 22, talking the firefighters, and viewing all of the equipment. Yellow kids firefighter helmets were available to take home, and the great weather and YMCA programs made for a great day.
In keeping with its history of being a fire company dedicated to continuous learning, the West Grove Fire Company has announced that it will host a fire seminar featuring Frank Leeb, Deputy Assistant Chief of the New York City Fire Department.
To be held all day on Saturday April 27, the seminar will address topics like: training and teamwork, combating cancer in fire service, and challenges of ... (Full Story & Photos)
Working together with first responders from West Grove Fire Company, employees of London Britain Township, and an employee of a Hockessin business helped rescue a subject trapped under a "zero-turn" mower this afternoon.
WGFC was dispatched for an agricultural rescue on Mercer Mill Road in London Britain Township at just past 1pm. Also dispatched was a MICU from Longwood 25 (as Medic 94 was on other ... (Full Story)
A Sunday afternoon house fire in London Britain Township provided a strong example of the power of long-term mutual aid partnerships between fire companies.
Fire units from three states were dispatched to assist the West Grove Fire Company for a reported house fire on Treetops Road off of South Bank Road. Reports indicated flames from the outside of the residence.
The West Grove Fire Company gets great support from its community, so it's always rewarding to do our part to help out as well.
Today, WGFC Brush 22 will be assisting volunteers from the community during the annual Spring Cleanup in New London Township. Providing road safety and assistance, our volunteer crew will be a part of a community-wide effort to conduct roadside cleanup throughout the township.
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