Annual WGFC Emergency Services Holiday Event A Success

Turkey cooking chef Mike Predmore oversees six deep fryers behind Station 22.
Turkey cooking chef Mike Predmore oversees six deep fryers behind Station 22.
 
Looking sassy in his apron, Teddy Fosselman seasons the turkeys.
Looking sassy in his apron, Teddy Fosselman seasons the turkeys.
 
More than an estimated 225 people enjoyed holiday food and cheer at the 11th Annual Emergency Services Deep Fried Turkey Dinner at the West Grove Fire Company.
More than an estimated 225 people enjoyed holiday food and cheer at the 11th Annual Emergency Services Deep Fried Turkey Dinner at the West Grove Fire Company.
 
Guests from Aetna of Newark, DE fill their plates.
Guests from Aetna of Newark, DE fill their plates.
 
26 turkeys were sliced after cooking. Shown here are Bill Wohl and Mike Lindsey with electric carving knives in hand.
26 turkeys were sliced after cooking. Shown here are Bill Wohl and Mike Lindsey with electric carving knives in hand.
 
Lisa Glass prepares home made chicken pot pie, served for the first time this year (and gluten-free!).
Lisa Glass prepares home made chicken pot pie, served for the first time this year (and gluten-free!).
 
It takes a whole lotta oil to fry 26 turkeys!
It takes a whole lotta oil to fry 26 turkeys!
 
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Lots of people made the trip to Station 22
Lots of people made the trip to Station 22
 
Andrew Vattilana escorts Minion Twenty-Two with Rob Kloss and Craig Miller
Andrew Vattilana escorts Minion Twenty-Two with Rob Kloss and Craig Miller
 
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Steve Flegal oversees the pig picking.
Steve Flegal oversees the pig picking.
 
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Thanks to the boys for scrubbing the turkey pot
Thanks to the boys for scrubbing the turkey pot
 
 
By Firefighter/EMT Bill Wohl
December 22, 2013
 

More than an estimated 225 fire, EMS, police and other emergency responders visited Station 22 of the West Grove Fire Company on Friday, December 20 and enjoyed the Annual Deep Fried Turkey Dinner.

In it's 11th year, the event brings together those that are a part of the emergency services system in Southern Chester County for good food and cheer. What started as a small gathering of WGFC volunteers to experience deep fried turkey many years ago has now grown into one of the most anticipated days of the year.

This year's crowd, which was estimated to be the largest ever, enjoyed 26 deep fried turkeys, a 160 pound pig, chicken pot pie, mushrooms, kielbasa, several kinds of sausage, and all the fixings.

As usual, the kitchen crew started with a traditional breakfast of eggs & spicy sausage sandwiches (garnished with bacon). A large crew of helpers set up tables and chairs, put together the cookers, and began the 12 hour process of cooking and cleaning up.

There are far too many people to acknowledge for their help to put this together. But most of all, the WGFC would like to thank the men and women who work so well to provide fire, police, EMS and other emergency services in our greater community. We share a common sense of purpose, and a unique brotherhood that binds us together as both community servants and friends.

Happy Holidays from the WGFC! Thanks to everyone that helped!