WGFC Firefighter William Ginn is all thumbs up reading his thank you card from Bella Moulsdale, an AG Charter School 6th grader sharing some "random acts of kindness."
Firefighters at the West Grove Fire Company London Britain Station were treated to an unexpected surprise after an emergency call last week.
Upon return to the station, there were handmade greeting cards in their gear lockers, thanking them for their community service. Turns out the cards were a “random act of kindness,” part of a program started by the Avon Grove Charter School in West Grove.
Fast work by the first-in crews from the West Grove Fire Company quickly knocked down a fire in a Penn Township home Saturday evening. First dispatched at 8:43pm, the WGFC was dispatched to the Leedum Run Road neighborhood, located between Routes 796 and 896 for a house fire.
Chief 22 arrived on location to report a smoke condition from the roof area and established command. Dispatched along ... (Full Story & Photos)
WGFC crews extinguish a fire on the roof a Penn Township home.
WGFC marks the passing of 69-year member Robert "Bob" Massey, who was 86.
It is with regret that the West Grove Fire Company marks the passing of longtime member Robert "Bob" Massey at the age of 86.
Bob joined WGFC in 1952 and served as a member for 69 years. He also joined Avondale Fire Company in 1977. Bob, along with his wife Louise, were very active as a couple with the Fire Police, and area residents will recognize the pair from so many emergency scenes -- day ... (Full Story & Photos)
State troopers from Avondale called upon the West Grove Fire Company last evening for support in helping to locate a missing teenager in Franklin Township.
The WGFC was originally requested to assist the PA State Police by providing access to the fire company’s thermal imaging cameras (TICs). These devices are used by firefighters to find people quickly by showing the heat signature of victims hidden ... (Full Story & Photos)
West Grove Fire Company Units were requested to assist the PA State Police on a search in Franklin Township. The missing teenager was successfully located.
The power is out? Cooking on a charcoal grill is a great idea, but NEVER in the garage -- the risk of CO poisoning is very real. Safety is paramount in a power outage -- says West Grove Fire Company.
With unusual cold weather gripping much of the country, emergencies caused by people trying to stay warm, or trying to cook food with the power out in bad weather are causing injuries and death this winter. One such emergency happened in West Grove Borough in the last few days -- so here are some cold weather home safety lessons that can save your life:
As our area prepares for the snowstorm, 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 right house may make the ... (Full Story & Photos)
Clear fire hydrants from snow, and help the WGFC during the snowstorm.
A massive community search for a missing London Grove Twp. man took place on Saturday. Pictured here is the WGFC Operations Staging and Accountability Command Post.
Units from the West Grove Fire Company, area fire companies, county agencies, PA State Police, municipal services and community volunteers came together to be part of a search for a missing elderly London Grove township man on Saturday. The search effort began early on Saturday, and continued until well after dark on Saturday evening. Some details on yesterday's operation can be found below.
Firefighters and EMTs from West Grove Fire Company were dispatched for an auto accident in London Britain Township midday Thursday. The crash, reported at the intersection of Route 896 and Chambers Rock Road, was first reported just after 1215pm.
WGFC units including the Ambulances, Engine 22-1 and Rescue 22 responded. During the response, dispatchers added a medic unit due to patient conditions, ... (Full Story & Photos)
This accident blocked Route 896 and Chambers Rock Road in London Britain Township.
