First responders from the West Grove Fire Company were dispatched to a crash in London Grove Township Saturday evening that sent two to area hospitals.
The call for a motor vehicle crash was dispatched near the intersection of Route 841 and Woodview Road. Engine 22-1 and Ambulances 22-2 and 22-4 responded and found a pickup vs SUV head on crash blocking the roadway. Crews handled scene safety assisted ... (Full Story & Photos)
Water tankers were requested from Chester County to assist the Minquas Fire Company of New Castle County on a large mulch pile fire on Saturday afternoon.
In very cold and windy conditions, first responders were fighting a fire in a very large pile of mulch in Newport, DE along the Christina River. Two aerial ladders were used to contain the flames, one supplied by a fire hydrant and the second ... (Full Story & Photos)
WGFC Tanker 22 pumps to the scene at a fire in Newport, Delaware.
With an extreme cold weather warning in place through Sunday, the WGFC recommends being prepared.
The National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Cold Warning through Sunday, warning of wind chills that could reach -15 degrees. With this kind of weather, there is danger from the cold, especially for vulnerable populations like the elderly and newborns.
Just like first responders in the fire company who prepare for the very cold temperatures and wind, so too should everyone. The National ... (Full Story & Photos)
It was busy evening for the West Grove Fire Company on January 27th.
The company was alerted for a carbon monoxide alarm at 6:22 pm on the 600 block of West Baltimore Pike in Penn Township. Engine 22-1, Engine 22-2, Ladder 22 along with an ambulance made the response. Upon arrival at the two story commercial building, crews made contact with the reporting party and made entry with meters to discover ... (Full Story & Photos)
Apparatus from the WGFC and area companies provide mutual aid to the Cochranville Fire Co. at a garage fire, one of three calls handled by the WGFC Tuesday evening.
Help the WGFC by keeping fire hydrants clear during the snow and after the plows come through!
Winter has arrived and, with more than 10 inches on the ground, here are a few important things you can do to be ready for an emergency in your neighborhood:
-- HELP US FIND YOU: We can't find your house if you have an EMS or fire emergency if your house number is obscured by snow or ice. If your house number is on your mailbox, make sure it is clear of snow. Especially at night, finding the ... (Full Story & Photos)
West Grove Fire Company firefighters assisted the Longwood Fire Company on a house fire in Pocopson Township Wednesday.
Tanker 22 and Engine 22-1 responded on the assist at a house fire where fire was showing when initial units arrived. WGFC firefighters assisted with water supply operations, initial fire attack and overhaul. WGFC's Chief served as the incident safety officer.
Firefighters of the West Grove Fire Company gathered this week for annual training on the use of self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA), part of the fire company's annual refresher training series.
The use of SCBA allows firefighters to operate in fires and other hazardous environments by providing a reliable supply of air so they can breathe without exposure to smoke and other hazardous gases. ... (Full Story & Photos)
Slippery roads from a small snowfall kept West Grove first responders busy this weekend.
On Saturday morning, EMS units were sent to assist Cochranville 27 in West Fallowfield Township at 10:03am.
Then, at 11:42am, the WGFC was dispatched to the Route 1 Bypass in Penn Township with Engine 22-3, Ladder 22, Brush 22 and Ambulances 22-4 and -1. Minutes later, the fire company had a second simultaneous ... (Full Story & Photos)
This rolled over car on Flint Hill Road was one of several accidents in slippery conditions over the past 24 hours handled by the WGFC.
