West Grove Fire Company
West Grove Fire Company


2023 Incidents
Fire EMS
Jan 37 232
Feb 36 238
Mar 64 242
Apr 69 260
May 43 259
Jun 79 292
Jul 57 278
Aug 107 324
Sep 60 271
Oct 52 279
Nov 0 0
Dec 0 0
Total 604 2675

2023 Incidents by Municipality
FIRE EMS
Franklin 55 187
London Britain 47 129
London Grove 150 507
London Derry 0 160
New London 60 263
Penn 128 933
West Grove 30 124
Mutual Aid 134 373
Total 604 2676

Past Incidents
Fire EMS
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
2010 588 1782

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Latest 911 Dispatches for the West Grove Fire Co.
  • 12/03/2023: Dispatch 17:05 ACCIDENT-FIRE KAOLIN RD / LIMESTONE RD NGARDN
  • 12/02/2023: Dispatch 22:21 FIRE-APPLIANCE FIRE 132 FORD DR NEWLND
  • 12/02/2023: Dispatch 22:15 ALARM-FIRE 132 FORD DR NEWLND
  • 12/02/2023: Dispatch 17:17 ACCIDENT-BLS E CHRISTINE RD / GRAVES RD WNOTT
  • 12/02/2023: Dispatch 12:09 ACCIDENT-BLS NEW LONDON RD / APPLETON RD FRNKLN
  • 11/30/2023: Dispatch 17:38 ACCIDENT-BLS CHURCH HILL RD / SCHOOL HOUSE RD FRNKLN
  • 11/28/2023: Dispatch 18:25 ALARM-FIRE 257 STATE RD LGROVE
  • 11/28/2023: Dispatch 07:09 ALARM-CARBON MONOXIDE 509 AVON DR FRNKLN
  • 11/27/2023: Dispatch 17:26 FIRE-PUBLIC SERVICE 1973 KINGS ROW RD NEWLND
  • 11/27/2023: Dispatch 11:48 FIRE-RELOCATE FIRE/EMS UNITS 3135 LIMESTONE RD WFALLO
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Santa Visits Penn and London Grove Townships and West Grove Borough Next Weekend

November 29

It is that special time of year, when Santa makes an appearance in the greater Avon Grove community, arriving along with his special escort – a fire truck from the West Grove Fire Company. It is a community tradition – with boys and girls of all ages getting a chance to see Santa all across the area, with the sounds of sirens and flashing lights.

Just like last year, Santa will again be parading ... (Full Story & Photos)

Santa will tour the area on a WGFC fire engine in December with dates now announced.  Happy Holidays!
Santa will tour the area on a WGFC fire engine in December with dates now announced. Happy Holidays!

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Strong advice from the NFPA and the WGFC  about home heating systems and fireplaces.
Strong advice from the NFPA and the WGFC about home heating systems and fireplaces.

Chimney and Home Heating Safety Tips

November 21

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.

Now is the time ... (Full Story & Photos)

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RV Fire in London Grove Township

November 12

At 6:03am Sunday morning, the West Grove Fire Company was dispatched for a reported fire in a recreational vehicle in London Grove Township on Baker Station Road.

The WGFC responded with Engines 22-1 and 22-2, Tanker 22, Ambulance 22-4 and Fire Police. Arriving units found a motor home in the driveway with heavy fire showing. Engine 22-1 deployed attack lines and crews from both engines extinguished ... (Full Story & Photos)

Heavy fire is showing in this RV as WGFC  units arrive on Baker Station Road in London Grove Twp.
Heavy fire is showing in this RV as WGFC units arrive on Baker Station Road in London Grove Twp.

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A Port Deposit business was destroyed by fire on Sunday.  The WGFC assisted with Tanker 22.
A Port Deposit business was destroyed by fire on Sunday. The WGFC assisted with Tanker 22.

Tanker Assist at Two-Alarm Commercial Fire in Port Deposit

November 12

Firefighters from multiple departments across two states battled a fire in a Port Deposit restaurant on Sunday. The two-alarm fire at Jumbo Jimmy's caused a reported $1 million in damage.

The West Grove Fire Company was requested for a tanker assist at 11:04am, along with tankers from the Union Fire Company of Oxford and the Avondale Fire Company to assist the Water Witch Fire Company of Port Deposit, ... (Full Story & Photos)

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WGFC Assists Oxford on Commercial Building Fire

November 10

West Grove Fire Company units were dispatched to assist the Union Fire Company of Oxford at a building fire in Lower Oxford Township just after 4:30pm.

Firefighters from eight fire companies joined in the attack on a large commercial building that is part of Valley View Hardware. Heavy fire was showing as firefighters arrived. The building was well involved which necessitated an exterior attack ... (Full Story & Photos)

Arriving units found heavy fire at this Lower Oxford Township building fire, with WGFC Ladder, Tanker and Engine on scene.
Arriving units found heavy fire at this Lower Oxford Township building fire, with WGFC Ladder, Tanker and Engine on scene.

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WGFC crews remove burned sections of flooring at this Franklin Township home.
WGFC crews remove burned sections of flooring at this Franklin Township home.

House Fire in Franklin Township

November 04

Sparks from a fireplace ignited a small fire in the living area of a home in the Southview Estates neighborhood in Franklin Township early Saturday morning.

West Grove Fire Company was dispatched at 7:41am for the house fire, along with units from Avondale, Oxford, Elkton, and Cochranville Fire companies. The Chester County 911 Center reported a fire in a carpet was burning, with the homeowner ... (Full Story & Photos)

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Elkton House Fire

November 04

West Grove firefighters were requested to assist on a house fire in Elkton Saturday afternoon.

The Singerly Fire Company of Elkton was dispatched just after 2:15pm for a house fire on Elk Mills Road, with units from neighboring companies called to assist. WGFC was dispatched to assist with an Engine and Tanker.

Arriving Elkton units reported fire showing on arrival. Engine 22-1 and Tanker 22 ... (Full Story & Photos)

WGFC units assisted Singerly of Elkton on this house fire on Elk Mills Road.
WGFC units assisted Singerly of Elkton on this house fire on Elk Mills Road.

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Time to set clocks back an hour -- and the WGFC reminds all to use this opportunity to check smoke and CO detector batteries as well!
Time to set clocks back an hour -- and the WGFC reminds all to use this opportunity to check smoke and CO detector batteries as well!

Changing Clocks and Batteries

November 03

It's time to change clocks for the annual "fall back" as Daylight Savings Time comes to an end. So, Sunday morning clocks should go back one hour. And, it's an ideal time to check the batteries on all smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors.

Because working smoke alarms are a critical element of home fire safety, the West Grove Fire Company and the National Fire Protection Association support ... (Full Story & Photos)

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