The annual Veterans Dinner & Awards was held this evening, April 23rd, 2026 where the old smoke eaters gather to tell stories and share memories of years past and in doing so, members are also recognized for their years of service and dedication to the Gettysburg FD. Award recipients were presented their awards for the following by VP R. Weaver.

50 years of service:

Past Chief Hurshel Shank
Past ... (Full Story & Photos)

On April 8th at 9:24 a.m., the Gettysburg Fire Department and Adams Regional EMS were alerted to a vehicle fire in the National Cemetery parking lot off Taneytown Road. Assistant Chief 1 (Mizenko) responded and was informed by Adams 911 that the fire involved a trailer carrying spray foam insulation product.

Upon arrival, Assistant Chief 1 found a 10 x 20 spray foam insulation trailer with smoke ... (Full Story & Photos)

3/31/26
10:37hrs
Box 1-7
Straban Twp.
2100 Block of Old Harrisburg Rd.

Gettysburg Fire Department was dispatched along with EMS and Fire Police to the 2100 Blk of Old Harrisburg Rd for a report of a vehicle vs a utility pole with unknown injuries.

Rescue 1 AOS and found a utility pole down across the roadway. Fire Police already on scene had roadway blocked. EMS was evaluating driver of the ... (Full Story & Photos)

The Gettysburg Fire Department recently received its new 2026 Dodge Ram 2500 Special Service Edition pickup truck following upfitting modifications by 911 Rapid Response. This Command vehicle will be used by the Chief and Line Officers during emergency responses and will serve as a Command Post when necessary.

The new vehicle replaces the department’s 2016 Ford Expedition SUV, which will now be utilized ... (Full Story & Photos)

GFD firefighter Landon Blocher has been awarded one of four statewide grants from the Pennsylvania State Association of Township Supervisors for his upcoming secondary education. Landon was honored for his academic achievements and his community involvement with the Gettysburg Fire Department.... (Full Story & Photos)

On March 14th at 1848 hours Engine 1-1, Engine 1-2, Traffic 1, Intermediate 54-12 and Service 22 (traffic control) were dispatched to US 15 northbound, mile marker 12.6 for a reported car fire.

Engine 1-2 responded with four and arrived to find a Honda Civic with a well-involved engine compartment. Engine 1-2 blocked the slow lane, established command and stretched the bumper line for extinguishment. ... (Full Story & Photos)

Gettysburg Fire Department responded to a detached garage fire early Monday morning that resulted in the total loss of both the structure and a vehicle inside.

Firefighters were dispatched at 4:15 a.m. on March 2, 2026, to 1092 Chambersburg Road for a reported car fire inside a two-car detached garage. Upon investigation, crews determined the fire was caused by a propane heater that had been left ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Friday, February 27, 2026, at approximately 7:15 a.m., GFD and AREMS were dispatched to the 2900 block of York Road, near the Dal-Tile company, for a motor vehicle collision involving a vehicle into a building. While responding, Adams 911 reported a vehicle had struck the building and there was one injury.

Units arrived to find a single passenger vehicle had crossed over York Road, traveled through ... (Full Story & Photos)