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)
Firefighters practiced skills in raising handlines vertically as part of a hose line advancement training Monday night.
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.
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)
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)
West Grove and Avondale firefighters conduct training on the new grip hoist, rescue related equipment now carried on Engine 22-1.
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!
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)
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)
