Continuing a proven reputation for ongoing training, the West Grove Fire Company used its Monday drill night to familiarize crews with various methods of ventilation.
When attacking a fire, crews need to move smoke, heat and dangerous gasses out of the burning room (or any enclosed hazardous space) where they are working. A number of methods can be used for ventilation -- some involve mechanical ... (Full Story & Photos)
WGFC members get familiar with ventilation methods at training night in New London. Here the firefighters review positive pressure and exhaust fans.
Construction debris and trash burned inside a dumpster in New London Township yesterday.
West Grove Fire Company crews were called for a reported dumpster fire at a home being renovated on Thames Drive. Responding were Engines 22-1, 22-2, and 22-3, along with Tanker 22, Brush 22 and the Ambulance. Engine 22-2 arrived and put a 1-3/4" attack line into service on a large trash container with contents ... (Full Story & Photos)
A group of West Grove Fire Company volunteers and family members traveled to Lancaster, PA Sunday to participate in the Lancaster 9-11 Memorial Stair Climb.
The event, held at Clipper Magazine Stadium, is an annual fundraiser to support the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation, which raises funds to support the families of firefighters who gave their lives in the line of duty. On September 11, ... (Full Story & Photos)
WGFC firefighters participated in the 10th Annual Lancaster 9-11 Memorial Stair Climb this past weekend to raise funds for the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation.
West Grove and area fire companies battled a third floor fire on this Franklin Township home on Route 841.
A late afternoon fire in a Franklin Township house was quickly handled by crews from West Grove Fire Company and neighboring departments.
Just before 5pm, the Chester County 911 Center received a call reporting a fire in a house along Route 841 between School House and Avondale-New London Roads. The caller indicated that the roof was on fire and it was spreading elsewhere in the home. Units from ... (Full Story & Photos)
Nearly 90 golfers played at the Inniscrone Golf Club to support the West Grove Fire Company at the organization's 17th Annual Golf Event.
On a hot and humid Friday morning, 86 golfers tackled wet conditions and a challenging course to help raise funds for WGFC. The annual event is run by volunteers and was held at Inniscrone on Avondale-New London Road, a course owned and operated by London Grove ... (Full Story & Photos)
Inniscrone Golf Club again played host to the 17th Annual WGFC Golf Event on Friday.
WGFC firefighters used rescue tools to remove a passenger door on this SUV, involved in a two-vehicle crash on State Road in New London Township.
At noon today, a crash at Lewisville and State Roads sent several victims to the hospital. A pickup truck and SUV crashed, with the pickup continuing on and striking a utility pole.
The West Grove Fire Company was dispatched at 12:03pm for the call in New London Township. Responding were ambulances from West Grove, along with Engine 22 from the West Grove station and Rescue 22 from the New London ... (Full Story & Photos)
The West Grove Fire Company is being featured on a web-based video series known as Hometown Heroes. Hosted by paramedic and Chester County firefighter Mike Borrello, the series provides a look at fire companies with video tours of stations and apparatus. A dedicated YouTube channel has been established for the Heroes Next Door series.
In the newest episode, Mike tours the three fire stations that ... (Full Story)
WGFC firefighters prepare to enter a training simulator located at the station in New London as the company continues its commitment to continuous learning.
West Grove Fire Company is fortunate to have many new members, both regular and junior (under 18) members. Many of these volunteers participated in search and rescue training last Monday evening, where outside temperatures were in the 80's with high humidity. Monday evening’s training was focused on the role of the first-in arriving ladder crew, whose role is laddering the building and primary search ... (Full Story & Photos)
