Tower Health has also announced that they will now also close Brandywine Hospital in Coatesville on January 31 leaving all of western Chester County without a hospital.
Working closely with our partners in EMS and the greater emergency services community of southern Chester County, the WGFC was able to undertake a ... (Full Story & Photos)
On a cold and windy Friday evening, West Grove Fire Company volunteers and staff were dispatched for a chimney fire on East Ewing Road in Penn Township. Residents there reported smoke coming into the house from the chimney. Upon arrival, WGFC's Assistant Chief reported normal conditions from the outside, but found a smoke condition on the inside, and requested the first Engine to lay in.
As 2022 gets underway, the West Grove Fire Company has reported its call statistics for 2021:
In all areas, 2021 was a busy year. In particular, the emergency medical services (EMS) operation set a record for annual calls for the year with 2,896 dispatched emergencies -- that represents the busiest year in the organization's history, and exceeded the previous record year in 2018 with 2,612 calls. ... (Full Story & Photos)
Fighting fires in large structures often involves understanding how buildings are constructed, what materials are used, and how large systems like electric, HVAC, gas and water are supplied in the building. It was with that in mind that the West Grove Fire Company took the opportunity to get a look at the new Avon Grove High School under construction in Penn Township near the intersection of Route ... (Full Story & Photos)
WGFC crews toured the new Avon Grove High School in Penn Township to gain an understanding of construction before structure is completed. The building is 298,000 square feet.
A WGFC firefighter inspects the chimney atop a 35" ground ladder at a home in New London Township.
On a very cold Saturday evening, West Grove firefighters were called to a home along Route 896 near the New London Fire Station for a chimney fire. Dispatchers at the 911 Center in West Chester reported sparks coming from the top of the chimney and dispatched WGFC. The response included Rescue 22, Ladder 22, Engine 22-1, Tanker 22, WGFC EMS with Ambulances and WGFC Fire Police.
The stunning and tragic loss of 13 people, including seven children, in nearby Philadelphia ( https://6abc.com/philadelphia-fire-fairmount-row-home-ogden-street-23rd/11428039/ ) is a reminder of the risks of fire in the home. At West Grove Fire Company, we share in the collective shock of the losses of so many people -- especially children -- and are hoping today's sad news is a wake up call for people ... (Full Story & Photos)
Tragic fire losses in Philadelphia put needed focus back on fire safety in the home. Here's some advice from WGFC.
WGFC Rescue 22 is on scene at a three-vehicle crash on Route 41 in London Grove Township.
Tuesday was a busy day for the West Grove Fire Company with numerous EMS runs and five calls for the fire department, including a three-vehicle crash on busy Route 41 in London Grove Township.
WGFC was dispatched for the crash at just past 1pm on Route 41 at the intersection with Route 1. Reports indicated three vehicles were involved with potential injuries. WGFC responded with Engine 22-2 (Engine ... (Full Story & Photos)
High call volume and increased transport times were no match for West Grove Fire Company EMS crews yesterday.
In a 24 hour period, WGFC ambulances were dispatched to 22 emergencies in the district, which encompasses 90+ square miles. WGFC EMS crews handled 19 of them and received mutual aid from Avondale Fire Company for two and Union Fire Company No. 1 Oxford, PA for one.
22 ambulance calls on Monday, as a new year with no local emergency room and hospital any longer. WGFC handles the volume with strong mutual aid support.
