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)

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)

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)

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)

The West Grove Fire Company's newest fire engine is on display this week at the Fire Department Instructors Conference held each year at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis.

The new Engine 22-2 is featured in the exhibit hall as a key apparatus displayed by the manufacturer - Seagrave -- one of hundreds of fire apparatus on display at what is considered the premier fire and rescue exhibition ... (Full Story & Photos)

West Grove first responders were busy on Saturday at two public events -- kicking off the Little League season and supporting the YMCA!

Fire Chief Kevin Sweeney was given the honor to throw out the ceremonial first pitch of the season in front of players, coaches and parents at the AG Little League complex on Schoolhouse Road. Ladder 22 displayed the fire company's large American flag for the annual ... (Full Story & Photos)