West Grove firefighters were dispatched for a reported barn fire at 4:25am Monday morning, an incident that closed a key roadway and lasted more than five hours.
Calls to the 911 Center reported a large barn fully involved along Gap Newport Pike (Route 41) north of the Route 1 Bypass. A 50 X 100 foot barn constructed of an arched metal frame with a canopy roof had heavy fire showing. West Grove ... (Full Story & Photos)
A large barn fire in London Grove kept crews busy for multiple hours along Route 41. The barn was well involved as crews arrived.
A West Fallowfield barn fire on Sunday night kept area fire companies busy, including firefighters from West Grove.
The West Grove Fire Company assisted the Cochranville Fire Company at a working barn fire Sunday evening in West Fallowfield Township.
First dispatched at 9pm, the fire on Thompson Road was quickly upgraded to a working fire with 27's first arriving officer reporting a 50 X 100' barn full of hundreds of bales of hay fully involved. A task force of tankers was dispatched to provide water for the ... (Full Story & Photos)
The West Grove Fire Department has placed into service a new 2026 Seagrave pumper which will eventually be housed at the New London Station.
First ordered by the WGFC in October 2022, the new apparatus represents countless hours of dedication, planning and teamwork from members across the organization. From the initial pre-construction meetings and design discussions, to reviewing and finalizing ... (Full Story & Photos)
West Grove's newest engine has been placed in service and will eventually be housed at the station in New London.
The new WGFC engine shown here at the FDIC Show in Indianapolis in the Seagrave booth.
Firefighters practiced skills in raising handlines vertically as part of a hose line advancement training Monday night.
First responders from the West Grove and Avondale fire companies trained together Monday evening on a core firefighting skill -- hose line advancement.
The tactical deployment, management and advancement of handlines by firefighters to suppress structural fires is a bread-and-butter tactic of the fire service and core to the mission. Moving handlines in multi-story structures raises a number of ... (Full Story & Photos)
The Avondale station played host to the Cradle of Liberty Antique Fire Apparatus Association on Sunday, with WGFC's Antique 22 as a special guest.
The Association is affiliated with the Society for the Preservation & Appreciation of Antique Motor Fire Apparatus in America as its Penn-Jer-Del Chapter, with local chapter covering southern New Jersey, Delaware and Southeastern Pennsylvania. The local ... (Full Story & Photos)
WGFC's Antique 22, also known as Elsie, sits beside Hockessin Engine 19-2 during a visit by the Cradle of Liberty Antique Fire Apparatus Association at Station 23.
West Grove and Avondale firefighters conduct training on the new grip hoist, rescue related equipment now carried on Engine 22-1.
Continuous training is part of the culture at the West Grove Fire Company, and our first responders continued that commitment recently when on-duty crews conducted training on a new grip hoist.
A grip hoist is a hand-operated, portable manual winch used by fire departments and USAR teams for heavy-duty lifting, pulling, and stabilization. It allows a single firefighter to maneuver heavy objects ... (Full Story & Photos)
Sarah Wood has been awarded two scholarships associated with the West Grove Fire Company.
Each year, the West Grove Fire Company sponsors scholarships to deserving graduates of the Avon Grove High School for students considering further studies in public service or emergency services. Scholarships are presented in honor of Past Fire Chief John T. Crawford. For 2026, the scholarship was awarded to ... (Full Story & Photos)
Congratulations to Sara Wood for receiving two scholarships at ceremonies at the Avon Grove HS. Both scholarships are associated with the WGFC and Sara is the daughter of active firefighter Matt Wood. Congratulations!
London Grove resident Carolyn Haines and her husband Rob Haines pose with some of the crew that helped save her life after sudden cardiac arrest.
On Sunday, May 3 at 1:07am, when Carolyn Haines experienced experienced sudden cardiac arrest, her husband Rob knew exactly what to do. He called 911 and started CPR. What transpired on in London Grove feels like a miracle, but actually was the result of a well-trained family member combined with a strong emergency response system. And Carolyn is alive and well, and telling her story.
