WGFC Recognized to Its Commitment to First Responder Health

Firefighter health and safety had been a hallmark of the West Grove Fire Company, which is why the department has a culture of continuous training and a proactive first responder health program that includes regular and detailed physical/medical exams for volunteers and career staff.

Recently, the WGFC completed a round of physicals for members and career staff, now including some of our partner first responders from the Avondale Fire Company. Dozens of complete physicals were conducted over a week at the London Britain station, including eye and hearing exams, a full range of ultrasound tests, heart EKGs, and a range of other physical and diagnostic test including blood work.

The program is done in concert with United Diagnostic Services which this week presented a plaque recognizing the WGFC for "the department's continued commitment to safeguarding the health and well-being of its members through proactive wellness initaitives and early detection efforts."

The program has run over many years and has helped first responders with early detection of a range of health concerns, including a few who discovered possible life-threatening conditions as a result of these tests. We thank UDS for its partnership and support and look forward to this critical investment in our people resources to keep the WGFC's team healthy.