21:49 Hrs. Tuesday February 18th, GFD & Mutual Aid companies were dispatched to the 800-Blk of Herrs Ridge Rd in Cumberland Twp for a house fire. Asst. Chief 1 (Blocher) arrived with smoke showing and confirmed a working fire and all occupants accounted for. E1-2 w/4 (Captain W. Kuntz), responded moments after dispatch, arrived as the 1st due Engine and assigned as Fire Attack. Crews made a quick ... (Full Story & Photos)

13:11 hrs. Truck 1 w/5 (Deputy Chief McGonigal), responded to the 200-Blk of Sachs Rd in Cumberland Twp, Box 22-2 (Barlow) for a chimney fire. Truck 1 first arriving reported light smoke showing from the chimney & being met by the homeowner who confirmed they had fire in the chimney. Personnel from Companies 1 & 22 operated on the scene for approximately 1/2 hour after working to clean out the fire ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Saturday, February 8th @ 1912 hrs., Engine 1-1 & Truck 1 were alerted on the 1st alarm assignment for the house fire in Box 33-301, 500-Blk Low Dutch Road, Mt. Pleasant Twp. The Engine and Truck with a total of 8 personnel arrived and were assigned by Command 33, (AC33-Seighman), to assist with fire attack & roof operations. ... (Full Story & Photos)

At approximately 2:00 PM on Sunday, January 26, Gettysburg Fire Department was dispatched to a mobile home fire in the Castle Hill Mobile Home Park off Old Harrisburg Road in Straban Township, Pennsylvania.

The fire resulted in significant damage, with the primary mobile home likely a total loss. Moderate damage was also reported to some surrounding residences. Fortunately, no injuries were sustained ... (Full Story & Photos)

Today the Gettysburg Fire Department along with Fairfield Fire & EMS took the opportunity to practice some ice rescue skills at the Adams County 911 Center on approximately 7” of ice. Members practiced moving along the ice safely, tethering, self-rescue, and victim rescue from the water along with shore-based rescue techniques. Members discussed the ice rescue equipment and instructed newer members ... (Full Story & Photos)

On 1/3/25 @1137 hrs. the pre-alert was sounded for a house fire in Box 1-6 @ 1936 Biglerville Road (Cumberland Twp.). Shortly after dispatch Deputy Chief 5 (Gilbert) radioed Communications of a large black column of smoke in the area of the dispatched location and requested the WFD. Engine 1-1 w/6 responded within a few short minutes of dispatch and arrived to find a well-advanced fire in a single-story ... (Full Story & Photos)

Gettysburg Fire Department's Brush 1 responded to its inaugural call today in Bendersville's area, Adams County. This was the first call for Brush 1. Brush 1 was part of a brush taskforce assignment along with other units from fire departments across Adams County. Gettysburg Fire personnel helped on the fireline and extinguish hotspots. No property damage or injuries to community members or fire personnel ... (Full Story & Photos)

New GFD Merchandise has been added to our Souvenir Store. Get your GFD Swagger while it lasts !!!!!... (Full Story & Photos)