The West Grove Fire Company has announced that it is offering Squad 22 for sale in anticipation of new apparatus arriving soon. The sale of the equipment and arrival of a new pumper are part of the company's 20+ fleet replacement plan.
FOR SALE — SQUAD 22 2009 Pierce Arrow XT Heavy Duty Rescue Pumper
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)
WGFC and area fire companies responded to this 20x30 foot barn on fire in Penn Township.
West Grove and Avondale crews practice water drafting and portable tank techniques during training at Station 23.
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)
One vehicle was badly damaged and was removed after 45 minutes by a tow truck at this Franklin Township crash handled by the WGFC.
Crews handled a smoke in the basement call in London Grove, shown here with Ladder 22's aerial in place.
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)
WGFC firefighters practice moving patients up a hillside with rope equipment and techniques at a recent training session.
West Grove's newest engine is on display at FDIC in Indianapolis. It will join the WGFC fleet soon.
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)
