Firefighters of the West Grove Fire Company gathered this week for annual training on the use of self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA), part of the fire company's annual refresher training series.
The use of SCBA allows firefighters to operate in fires and other hazardous environments by providing a reliable supply of air so they can breathe without exposure to smoke and other hazardous gases. ... (Full Story & Photos)
Donning the SCBA to demonstrate proficiency, part of annual proficiency training at the WGFC.
This rolled over car on Flint Hill Road was one of several accidents in slippery conditions over the past 24 hours handled by the WGFC.
Slippery roads from a small snowfall kept West Grove first responders busy this weekend.
On Saturday morning, EMS units were sent to assist Cochranville 27 in West Fallowfield Township at 10:03am.
Then, at 11:42am, the WGFC was dispatched to the Route 1 Bypass in Penn Township with Engine 22-3, Ladder 22, Brush 22 and Ambulances 22-4 and -1. Minutes later, the fire company had a second simultaneous ... (Full Story & Photos)
Area mutual aid companies assisted the West Grove Fire Company on an outbuilding fire in London Britain Township on Friday evening at approximately 9:45pm.
Dispatched originally as a fire type unknown, the nature changed to an outbuilding due to reports by callers to the 911 Center. Added in mutual aid companies from the Aetna, Hook, Hose & Ladder Company of Newark and the Avondale Fire Company ... (Full Story & Photos)
Area firefighters extinguish a fire that consumed a chicken coop in London Britain.
Statistics always tell a story — the numbers from 2025 tell a story of a fire department that was very busy in 2025 for both fire and emergency medical calls as well. In fact, 2025 was a record year for the WGFC.
Calls for the fire department spiked to 962 —- the most calls in a year in the department’s history. That’s a significant 11.5 percent increase from 863 in 2024. That includes 39 working ... (Full Story)
Each year the West Grove Fire Company responds to several home heating-related incidents ranging from chimney fires to furnace malfunctions to gas odors and leaks. According to the National Fire Protection Association: Nearly half of home heating equipment fires are reported during the months of December, January & February. Heating equipment is a leading cause of home fire deaths.
Strong advice from industry experts and the WGFC about home heating systems, chimneys and fireplaces.
Members of the Squad replacement committee recently traveled to Ocala, FL, including Fleet Mechanic Frank Dowlin, Lt. Zach Felker, Firefighter Matt Wood, and Deputy Chief Josh Hawk (not shown Capt. Rob Cazillo).
As part of its long-term vehicle replacement plan, the West Grove Fire Company has contracted for the construction of a replacement for Squad 22, the company's designated fire engine for built for rescue purposes but also functions as a fire engine. Recently, members of the squad apparatus committee made the journey to E-One factory in Ocala, Florida for pre-build meetings, a two-day careful review ... (Full Story & Photos)
Each year, on the Friday before Christmas, the West Grove Fire Company throws a holiday dinner for first responders -- fire, police, EMS -- and friends and family at the fire station in West Grove. The annual tradition, started 23 years ago, was held this year on Friday, December 19 and was a tremendous success.
More than 250 people attended the event, which featured 32 deep friend turkeys, 90 pounds ... (Full Story & Photos)
More than 200 first responders, family and friends attending the 23rd Annual WGFC Holiday Dinner on December 19.
WGFC firefighters assisted in getting Norman unstuck from the mud in New London Township Christmas morning.
West Grove Fire responders were involved in helping to rescue a New London township cow named Norman on Christmas morning.
Poor Norman could not get up in the mud and spent a cold night when his owner reached out to the fire company for assistance. Norman is a Jersey weighing more than 1,600 pounds. With the assistance of a local vet who provided guidance and fluids for Norman, firefighters were ... (Full Story & Photos)
