Ladder 22 is deployed to fight this barn fire in Londonderry Township on White Horse School Road. Numerous Chester and Lancaster County fire companies were on the scene.
Just before 3:00am Friday morning, southern Chester County fire companies were dispatched for a reported barn fire in Londonderry Township. West Grove Fire Company was called to assist Cochranville, Station 27, for the fire located on White Horse School Road, between Hilton Road and Route 41. Also dispatched were Oxford, Avondale, and units from other companies such as Kennett Square, Longwood, Parkesburg ... (Full Story & Photos)
Late on Wednesday afternoon, WGFC was dispatched for an automatic fire alarm just off of Chambers Rock Road in London Britain Township. That call turned out to be fortuitous for a family on Reynard Drive off of Strickersville Road as WGFC firefighters were nearby when they experienced a kitchen fire.
Ladder 22 was just turning onto Chambers Rock Road when the second call was received -- with reports ... (Full Story & Photos)
Ladder 22 was first on arrival at this London Britain Township home on Reynard Drive which experienced a kitchen fire.
Tankers 22 and 23 dump water into portable tanks during a Tanker Water Operations class held Wednesday evening at Avondale's fire station.
On Wednesday evening, Tanker 22 visited the Avondale Fire Company to assist that fire company on their training night, for a class to review tanker water supply.
As Avondale (like West Grove) is located in a rural area, there are still many locations without fire hydrant service. As such, fire companies must bring their water to the scene in Tanker trucks which usually carry 3,000 gallons or more. ... (Full Story & Photos)
A wild morning of torrential rain and wind resulted in 12 calls for the West Grove Fire Company, including a water rescue of a family along Route 896.
Tropical Storm Isais arrived with heavy rain early this morning, then added intense winds after 930am, along with a tornado warning. Rain and wind lasted until mid day, with numerous roads closed due to downed trees and power lines.
Tropical Storm Isaias has left our area. But these safety tips still apply in the aftermath of the storm:
The most significant risk in our area is for flash flooding. Creeks have overflowed their banks, and roadways are still covered in the usual spots. Remember: do NOT drive into standing water, as the risk for drowning is very real. Even slow moving water can easily carry a car or small truck ... (Full Story & Photos)
Fire hose is among the most important equipment used by a fire company. Hose is used to move water for two primary purposes -- primarily to fight fires, and secondarily to supply water for fire fighting.
West Grove Fire Company operates with approximately 17,000 feet of hose across its apparatus fleet. About 1/3 of that total is large diameter, 5" supply hose designed to move large volumes of ... (Full Story & Photos)
Nearly 11,000 feet of hose was tested for safe operation during WGFC's annual test held at the New London Station.
WGFC firefighters extinguish a fire in a large commercial trash truck in Franklin Township.
Early in the morning, long before the sun would come up, West Grove Fire Company handled a large truck fire near Kemblesville.
At 2:50am, WGFC was dispatched for a vehicle fire along Route 896 between Good Hope Road and Appleton Road. Dispatchers reported that a large commercial trash truck was on fire. WGFC Engines 22-1 (West Grove) and 22-3 (London Britain) responded, along with Tanker 22 (West ... (Full Story & Photos)
Two volunteer members of the West Grove Fire Company have recently completed a significant milestone, graduating high school in the Class of 2020.
The next generation of firefighters at WGFC comes from an active effort to recruit and train young people in high school, exposing them to the community service that is the hallmark of the fire service. The programs are designed to give these talented ... (Full Story & Photos)
Teaching young children fire safety, with Ally Colgan WGFC volunteer and Class of 2020 graduate. Ally is one of two WGFC firefighters to graduate this year.
