Avondale, West Grove fire companies vote to merge operations
The membership of two of Chester County’s oldest fire companies – the Avondale Fire Company (AFC) and the West Grove Fire Company (WGFC) – approved a plan to merge into a single fire department at meetings held on Saturday.
The approval of the historic merger plan is the result of more than 18 months of meetings and discussions among the organizations, area municipal officials and experts,...
County working to assist flood-ravaged residents
Clean-up kits will be distributed Thursday evening in three locations
The driver of this truck was likely eager to get to higher ground on the bridge near the Northbrook Canoe Company in Pocopson Township. Photo by Dave Lichter
In an effort to facilitate the flood recovery process, the Chester County Department of Emergency Services (DES) will be distributing flood clean-up kits on Wednesday, May...
Longwood, Avondale fire companies to share grant
$198,000 FEMA award will assist recruiting, training efforts
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) of the Department of Homeland Security has notified Longwood Fire Company and Avondale Fire Company that they are receiving a safety award.
Longwood was the host company for the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response grant, a Longwood Fire Company news release said, adding that the...
