West Grove Fire Company
West Grove Fire Company


2024 Incidents
Fire EMS
Jan 84 322
Feb 45 264
Mar 54 285
Apr 54 265
May 60 301
Jun 58 279
Jul 69 304
Aug 74 329
Sep 72 333
Oct 97 345
Nov 110 291
Dec 86 345
Total 863 3663

2024 Incidents by Municipality
FIRE EMS
Franklin 93 223
London Britain 59 163
London Grove 206 793
London Derry 0 197
New London 105 367
Penn 212 1275
West Grove 47 156
Mutual Aid 141 489
Total 863 3663

Past Incidents
Fire EMS
2024 0 0
2023 728 3250
2022 673 3142
2021 611 2896
2020 580 2565
2019 651 2442
2018 657 2612
2017 665 2394
2016 708 2313
2015 560 2208
2014 619 2244
2013 577 2095
2012 577 1957
2011 534 2035

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Latest 911 Dispatches for the West Grove Fire Co.
  • 01/24/2025: Dispatch 18:13 FIRE-BRUSH FLINT HILL RD / GOOD HOPE RD LDNBRT
  • 01/24/2025: Dispatch 18:06 FIRE-RELOCATE FIRE/EMS UNITS 1400 BLACKHORSE HILL RD CLN
  • 01/24/2025: Dispatch 16:23 ACCIDENT-ENTRAPMENT 512 E BALTIMORE PIKE LGROVE
  • 01/24/2025: Dispatch 16:17 ACCIDENT-ALS 512 E BALTIMORE PIKE LGROVE
  • 01/24/2025: Dispatch 06:16 FIRE-HOUSE FIRE 23 S FIFTH ST OXFRD
  • 01/23/2025: Dispatch 16:43 ACCIDENT-BLS 761 GAP NEWPORT PIKE LGROVE
  • 01/23/2025: Dispatch 10:48 FIRE-GAS LEAK INSIDE 20 MCMASTER BLVD FRNKLN
  • 01/23/2025: Dispatch 10:09 FIRE-BUILDING 345 SCARLETT RD NGARDN
  • 01/23/2025: Dispatch 08:23 ALARM-FIRE 223 N DEER RUN DR NEWLND
  • 01/23/2025: Dispatch 08:00 FIRE-BARN 226 HIGHLAND RD WFALLO
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WGFC Assists Oxford on Structure Fire

January 24

Early on Friday morning, the West Grove Fire Company was dispatched to assist the Union Fire Company of Oxford on a reported structure fire on South Fifth Street in Oxford Borough.

The house fire dispatch at 6:16am for Oxford included units from neighboring fire companies in addition to West Grove, and was reported to be a fire in a greenhouse possibly spreading to the adjacent residence. Ultimately ... (Full Story & Photos)

Squad 22 operates with Engine 21-4 at a structure fire on Fifth Street in Oxford Borough early Friday morning.
Squad 22 operates with Engine 21-4 at a structure fire on Fifth Street in Oxford Borough early Friday morning.

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Ladder 22 has the roof on this Franklin Township chimney fire that extended into void spaces, assisting the Avondale Fire Company.
Ladder 22 has the roof on this Franklin Township chimney fire that extended into void spaces, assisting the Avondale Fire Company.

WGFC Assists Avondale at Franklin Township Chimney Fire

January 20

West Grove Fire Company firefighters were called to assist the Avondale Fire Company at a chimney fire that became even more involved in Franklin Township on Monday.

The original dispatch requested Ladder 22 to assist Avondale for a chimney fire, with reports of fire from the chimney and a smoke-filled attic. Enroute the call was upgraded to a house fire until the source of the smoke could be determined. ... (Full Story & Photos)

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Outbuilding Fire in London Britain

January 18

West Grove Fire Company pagers alerted for a fire in an outbuilding just before 2pm on Saturday. Fire was reported on Flint Hill Road, just below Route 896. Also dispatched were mutual aid companies, including Aetna of Newark, Avondale and Hockessin.

The WGFC responded with Engine 22-1, Engine 22-2, Engine 22-3, Tanker 22, Ladder 22, Squad 22 and fire police. Reports indicated a well off 20x30 ... (Full Story & Photos)

An outbuilding fire was handled by the WGFC and area companies on Flint Hill Road in London Britain Township on Saturday.
An outbuilding fire was handled by the WGFC and area companies on Flint Hill Road in London Britain Township on Saturday.

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Clear fire hydrants from snow, and help the WGFC during the snowstorm.
Clear fire hydrants from snow, and help the WGFC during the snowstorm.

More Snow is on the Way -- Help the Fire Company in an Emergency

January 17

As this winter continues to produce snowfall, and a forecast for 3-5 inches is on top for Sunday, here are a few important things you can do to be ready for an emergency in your neighborhood:

-- HELP US FIND YOU: We can't find your house if you have an EMS or fire emergency if your house number is obscured by snow or ice. If your house number is on your mailbox, make sure it is clear of snow. ... (Full Story & Photos)

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WGFC Handles Cecil County Crash

January 14

Standing mutual aid agreements mean that fire and EMS organizations can assist each other during busy emergency periods. Such was the case on Tuesday as the Singerly Fire Company of Elkton, Maryland was busy at a working house fire in Perryville and requested that the West Grove Fire Company provide an engine to standby in their fire house.

While on standby at Station 13 in Elkton, Engine 22-1 was ... (Full Story & Photos)

Engine 22-1 handled this two-vehicle crash on Frenchtown Road near Elkton, MD while covering Station 13 Singerly.
Engine 22-1 handled this two-vehicle crash on Frenchtown Road near Elkton, MD while covering Station 13 Singerly.

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A car fire dispatch turned into a house fire in Penn Township, with quick work by WGFC crews to limit fire spread.
A car fire dispatch turned into a house fire in Penn Township, with quick work by WGFC crews to limit fire spread.

Fast Response Helps to Save Penn Township Home

January 08

A relatively routine vehicle fire dispatched quickly turned into a larger incident on Tuesday when the WGFC was called to Blackberry Lane in Penn Township. The incident is one that demonstrates the value of staffed fire engines making a difference in emergency outcomes.

The WGFC was dispatched for a vehicle fire just before 1pm, with the West Grove-based Engine 22-1 making an immediate response, ... (Full Story & Photos)

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WGFC Records Busiest Year in its History

January 06

2024 was the busiest year in the history of the West Grove Fire Company for both fire and EMS responses.

In 2024, there were 864 fire responses, including 23 working fires, 93 box alarms, and five extrications (rescue at accidents involving entrapment). That volume is a substantial increase of 2023 which had 728 responses.

On the EMS side, WGFC first responders were dispatched to 3,663 emergencies, ... (Full Story & Photos)

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Tanker 22 and Engine 22-1 on scene at a vehicle trailer fire on Valley Road in Penn Township.
Tanker 22 and Engine 22-1 on scene at a vehicle trailer fire on Valley Road in Penn Township.

Vehicle Trailer Fire in Penn Township

January 05

West Grove firefighters were dispatched for a vehicle fire on Valley Road in Penn Township Sunday morning.

The dispatch, at 9:22 am was for a vehicle fire, but turned out to be a 14' pull-behind trailer, and was reported fully involved. Engine 22-1 from West Grove made the initial response, arriving on location to confirm the report of a trailer fully involved, and stretched an 1-3/4" attack line. ... (Full Story & Photos)

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