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.
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.
Southern Chester County Fire Rescue, formed from the coming merger of the West Grove & Avondale Fire Companies launched an informational website today: www.SCCFR.org
A new fire department, formed from the coming merger of the West Grove and Avondale Fire Companies, launched an informational website today which can be found at www.sccfr.org . The new fire department will be known as Southern Chester County Fire Rescue. The transition is expected to be completed, with full operations beginning as a unified department, on January 1, 2027.
West Grove Fire Company firefighters traveled to the Chester County Public Safety Training Campus in Modena for training on ladder driver/operator training.
At a planned scenario day, ladder truck operators were able to practice positioning ladder trucks in various scenarios. For example, one scenario is how to deploy the aerial on a tight street where parked vehicles limit the use of outriggers ... (Full Story & Photos)
WGFC Ladder 22 is set up during driver/operator training at the County Training Campus.
WGFC fire responder Myla Kerr shows off a Clinical Save Award along with her EMT instructor WGFC Captain Rob Linnenbaugh during EMT graduction ceremonies.
WGFC would like to congratulate the following young members on the completion of their EMT certification: John Aguilar, Colin Gattorno, and Myla Kerr.
At a ceremony held at the County Public Safety Training Campus, WGFC's Myla Kerr was presented a Clinical Excellence Life Saving Award. Myla, while doing ride along time during her training alongside WGFC Captain Rob Linnenbaugh (also her EMT instructor), ... (Full Story & Photos)
West Grove Fire Company responders were busy with a series of auto crashes yesterday.
The first was at 6:23am on the Route 1 Bypass in Penn Township with reports of a tractor trailer on its side. This call had no injuries.
The second call was 3:33pm on East London Grove Road in London Grove Township with a car overturned at the bridge with minor injuries.... (Full Story & Photos)
This car overturned on London Grove Road one of several crashes handled by the WGFC Wednesday.
The WGFC marks the passing of Life Member and Past Deputy Chief Paul Kramer.
It is with sadness and respect that the West Grove Fire Company shares the passing of Life Member and Past Deputy Chief Paul Kramer.
Paul was dedicated member who gave many years of service to the WGFC and West Grove community. His commitment, leadership and friendship will not be forgotten.
An obituary for Chief Kramer can be found in the link below. Our thoughts are with Chief Kramer's extended ... (Full Story & Photos)
West Grove firefighters were on hand to support kids participating in the Healthy Kids Running Series, an event held at the Cornerstone Presbyterian Church in Franklin Township. Cornerstone requested our crews be on hand to present medals to the children and to display a fire engine. Crews from Engine 22-3 and Engine 22-1 were on hand for the event.... (Full Story & Photos)
WGFC was on hand for an event at the Cornerstone Presbyterian Church in Franklin Township.
Memorial Plaque at the Chester County Public Safety Training Center
98 years ago this date (5/21/1928) West Grove Fire Company along with other local fire companies where assisting the Avondale Fire Company at a commercial structure fire in the village of Toughkenomen. During this fire a chimney fell striking and fatally injuring West Grove member Raymond Walker.
Mr Walker will forever be remembered by the West Grove Fire Company for his service to the community. ... (Full Story & Photos)
