The Gettysburg Fire Department would like to extend our Congratulations to Past Fire Chief & Life Member Allen Baldwin who will assume the role of Fire Chief for the York County (VA) Department of Fire and Life Safety, effective today July 1st, 2025. Many people have walked through the doors becoming valuable members of the Gettysburg Fire Department serving our community and moving on to other careers ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Saturday June 28th around 1300 hours R1 was alerted for a fuel spill at the Artillery Ridge Campground on Taneytown Road and upon response of Captain 1, additional information was now reporting a propane leak from a food truck at the location. Captain 1 (W. Kuntz) requested the assignment be upgraded to an outside gas leak, now adding our Engine Co.'s to the assignment. Units arrived on scene ... (Full Story & Photos)

On June 24th around 2100 hrs, Co.1 was dispatched as the RIT on the1st alarm assignment to assist Co.7 (Bendersville) for a reported fire at the Met-Ed Sub Station on Gardners Station Road. E1-2 responded with a crew of 5 personnel and operated on scene for several hours assisting numerous mutual aid companies from varying counties to include the Cumberland County Hazmat Team 200 & Franklin County ... (Full Story & Photos)

Life member Wayne Schultz, passed away on May 9th, 2025, following a lengthy illness. Wayne joined the ranks of Gettysburg Fire Department on February 10, 1982, and started his career as a Fire Police Officer. In the following 18 or so years of active membership, Wayne served as either the Lt or Capt. of The Gettysburg Fire Police making traffic safety a priority. As an officer of GFP, he was also ... (Full Story & Photos)

On March 1st, 2025 the Gettysburg Fire Department held its Annual Awards and Recognition Banquet to honor the hard work and dedication of our members throughout 2024. This event serves as a crucial opportunity to acknowledge those who have gone above and beyond in their service to the community.

The banquet celebrated the collective efforts of our firefighters, recognizing their commitment, bravery, ... (Full Story & Photos)

The GFD hosted its annual Veteran FF's Banquet in April to honor and celebrate our dedicated members. This year's event was particularly special, as we recognized 3 esteemed members for their remarkable commitment of over 50 years of service to our community and FD. All of our Veteran FF's unwavering commitment and dedication has played a significant role in shaping the GFD into what it is today. ... (Full Story & Photos)

12:43hrs 5-1-25
Box 33-300
Unit Blk of E Hanover Street (Bonneauville Borough)
Automatic Mutual Aid Response

Gettysburg Fire Department Assisted United Hook & Ladder (Co.33) with a reported house fire. Engine 1-1, Truck 1 and Fire Police responded with a total of 10 personnel. Units assisted with fire attack, salvage and overhaul and water supply. Crews operated for just over an hour before being ... (Full Story & Photos)

Gettysburg Fire Department (GFD) proudly contributed to the ongoing efforts to combat two significant wildfires in Michaux State Forest, located in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. The Thompson Hollow Fire and the Hammonds Rock Fire have collectively scorched over 1,300 acres, prompting evacuations and extensive firefighting operations.

GFD volunteers, including Chief Ken Kime, Assistant Chief ... (Full Story & Photos)