Multiple emergencies kept first responders from the WGFC busy on Thursday.
Two incidents at the same time kicked off a busy period. First, a fire in a PECO transformer was reported at the intersection of Route 41 and Route 1 Bypass at 12:05pm. The resulting fire set grass below the pole on fire. Engine 22-1 made the response to that call.
To help make sure our apparatus drivers are familiar with drafting water, the WGFC today practiced the techniques at the old quarry in London Grove Township.
Engine 22-1 used its suction lines to pull high volumes of water from the quarry. Drafting is a technique by which the large fire pumps use their suction capability to draw water from sources likes ponds and creeks to supply a fire scene in ... (Full Story & Photos)
West Grove Fire Company first responders returned to Healthy Kids Day at the Jennersville YMCA today, an annual event.
Ambulance 22-1 and Engine 22-3 were on display for several hours with little kids and adults climbing on board to see the emergency vehicles first hand. Despite rainy weather, the WGFC equipment and the take away WGFC kids fire helmets were a big hit.
Despite on and off rain, Engine 22-3 and the ambulance were big hits at the YMCA Healthy Kids Day.
A controlled burn spread quickly in dry, windy conditions to a nearby lawn tractor and the woods. The WGFC reminds all to use caution on dry, windy days and always have a hose handy.
A fire in New London Township on Monday provides lessons for all when burning outdoors this spring and summer.
The West Grove Fire Company was dispatched at 4:18pm for a "brush fire that spread to a lawn tractor." The fire company responded with nearby Engine 22-2 from the New London station, along with Engine 22-1, Brush 22, Tanker 22 and the ambulance. A controlled burn of a woodpile had spread ... (Full Story & Photos)
Every year, the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation sponsors the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend, the official national tribute to those firefighters who died in the line of duty during the previous year.
In 2017, the Foundation created Light the Night for Fallen Firefighters to recognize the 25th anniversary of the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation and the National Fallen ... (Full Story & Photos)
Homes in all 50 states will burn red lights in honor of fallen firefighters in this year's annual Light the Night campaign. The WGFC urges all to participate.
Ladder 22 is set up to drop eggs as part of the AG Middle School's spring science project.
With spring comes the annual Egg Drop event at the AG Middle School and, once again this year, the West Grove Fire Company participated.
Eighth grade students are assigned to try to construct a way to protect an egg from a long fall. Students wrap eggs in foam, bubble wrap, boxes and all kinds of combinations of materials. The project entries are then taken to the top of the WGFC's Ladder 22 and ... (Full Story & Photos)
Past WGFC President and current WGFC Relief Association President Steve "Reds" Flegal was honored recently for his tireless work representing the Commonwealth's fire service at the national level, and for his continued service at the local, county, and Federal levels.
Each year, Steve has been instrumental in organizing legislative visits to Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, where first responders ... (Full Story & Photos)
WGFC's Steve Reds Flegal is honored as the annual PA legislative breakfast in the nation's Capitol has been named in his honor. Congratulations Steve!
Oxford, West Grove and other fire companies handled a small attic fire above apartments in Oxford Borough Saturday night.
West Grove units joined other area companies in assisting the Union Fire Company of Oxford (21) on a building fire late Friday night in Oxford Borough.
An initial call for an automatic fire alarm was upgraded when smoke was seen in Building 6 of the Whitehall Acres apartments. Arriving units found smoke on the second floor and extinguished a small fire in the attic area. WGFC units assisted on ... (Full Story & Photos)
