WGFC Assists on Londonderry Township House Fire
 
By Secretary Bill Wohl
March 1, 2020
 

Shortly after returning from a previous auto accident call, West Grove Fire Company was dispatched to assist Cochranville Fire Company on a reported house fire in Londonderry Township.

The call was located on Phillips Mill Road just off Route 796. The Chester County 911 Center received multiple calls of smoke coming from a residence.

Responding quickly, Ladder 22 and Tanker 22 arrived at the residence, encountering heavy smoke conditions as they entered the front door looking for the seat of the fire. The crews quickly knocked down the fire, while performing an initial search for anyone inside. Ambulance crews from WGFC Ambulances assisted in throwing ground ladders and stretching lines, as additional crews from Cochranville, Longwood, and Oxford arrived.

Due to having crews available from the previous call, the responders were able to make a quick stop and limit damage. Thanks to Cochranville Fire Company for photos used in this story.
 
Units: Ladder 22, Tanker 22, Engine 22-2, Ambulances 22-1 & 22-2
 
Mutual Aid: Engine 27-2, Engine 27-1, Tanker 27, Rescue 25, Ladder 25, Engine 21-2, Engine 23-2, Tanker 23, Medic 94
 
Tanker 22 and Ladder 22 were on scene to start the initial attack on a house fire in Londonderry Township
Tanker 22 and Ladder 22 were on scene to start the initial attack on a house fire in Londonderry Township
 
Longwood Rescue 25 and Ladder 25 are on scene with Tanker 22
Longwood Rescue 25 and Ladder 25 are on scene with Tanker 22
 
Interior damage is evident at this house fire as crews opened up walls to search for fire spread
Interior damage is evident at this house fire as crews opened up walls to search for fire spread
 
Quick work knocked down the fire, but smoke and heat damage was evident
Quick work knocked down the fire, but smoke and heat damage was evident