February 27, 2010
On Saturday February 27th several members of the GFD & their significant others attended ACVESA Firefighters Ball that was held at the Gettysburg Hotel. A good time was had by all members who attended and a Thank You to Roger & Ben Heyser, Brandon Hiller & John Ferguson for setting up Engine 1-1 & Truck 1 for the brief display around the Hotel. Also attending this years event were local Municipals Officials from throughout the county that the ACVESA serves, including Gettysburg Borough Council President John Butterfield and his wife Judy, Cumberland Township Board of Supervisors Chairman David Waybright and his wife Bee. Thank you to all officials & family members who took time to spend with the men and women of ACVESA who serve and protect you & your family 24/7 365.
February 24, 2010
Adams County Firefighters Ball Apparatus Detail
Crews are needed for Truck 1 and Engine 1-1 at the Gettysburg Hotel on Saturday February 27th from 5:30pm – 6:30pm for the County Ball for a PR detail. The Truck will be setup in front of the Hotel on the Square and the Engine on Race Horse Alley at the rear Ball room entrance. Apparatus will be in service, with the Truck on a delayed response. Lt. Folster will be coordinating this. Any questions or concerns see the LT. or the Chief. Uniform is to be Class C due to possible weather issues.
February 24, 2010
To ALL members,
Here are some reminders from the Trustees:
Please remember that department dues are due by the drop of the gavel at the March meeting and includes probationary members. A list of those still owing is
posted in the Radio Room.
This reminder is from the Fire Chief and Training Officer:
All training information needed to complete the annual ride requirements
must be submitted to the Training Officer No later than 12 noon on
Saturday February 27th, 2010. Those members that have Turnout Gear issued
that have not completed the training or turned in the proper
documentation will have their gear pulled on March 1, 2010 until such
a time that they have completed the requirements. An updated list will
be posted in the Radio Room on Wednesday February 24, 2010. If you
have any questions or concerns please contact the Fire Chief or
Training Officer.
Thanks,
Chief Baldwin
February 16, 2010
A few updates for your information etc.
Doc Codori - Is in York Hospital and has undergone Bypass Surgery and is recovering well. Nick advises he will be released tomorrow and will be at home recovering. Keep him in your thoughts etc.
Haz Mat Refresher Training:
Saturday February 20, 2010 9am - 3pm @ Barlow Fire Company (Please Notify the Chief or Training Officer if you are attending)
Sunday February 21, 2010 8:30am - 2:30pm @ GFD
These two offerings will be the last locally.
Duty Night:
Friday February 19, 2010 at 6:30pm we will be working on apparatus and doing drivers training. All are invited and dinner will be at 6:30 also.
Department Monthly Training:
Wednesday February 24, 2010 @ 7pm.
Saturday February, 27, 2010 @ 9am
Chiefs Office Hours:
Wednesday February 24, 2010 5pm - 7pm.
County Firefighters Ball:
Saturday February, 27, 2010 @ 6pm, Gettysburg Hotel
(See Ken Kime for Tickets etc.)
Hydrants:
If anyone has any free time to check out any of the development's for blocked hydrants, please feel free to take Service 1 and do so. We are in pretty good shape but as people dig out and the snow gets moved around we may have some issues.
Lake Heritage (Temporary) Response Change:
Until further notice two extra tankers and an engine have been added to the assignment for the Lake. This is do to the dry hydrants and lake access for water Supply being blocked at various locations do to the deep snow. The extra engine will respond to the Outlets and establish a water supply using the hydrant system.
Thanks, Chief Baldwin
February 9, 2010
As if Ol' Man Winter didn't leave enough of the white stuff this past weekend he went ahead and dumped over another foot of snow across the area. The dedicated GFD volunteer once again came out and helped staff Co. 1 & the apparatus. Just like the previous storm this one only produced a few calls , one being the working garage fire in Co. 27's area.
The GFD would like to especially Thank the following for donating their equipment and time to clear the parking lots and apparatus aprons of snow: Past Deputy Chief Al Knerr, Fire Police Officer Ralph Symmes & Sheppards Groundskeeping.
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February 5, 2010
Ol' Man Winter felt that he just wasn't ready to hibernate for the season so he decided that as a gesture of his appreciation he would treat us by dumping over 2 feet of snow across our area and many others along the way.
As the snow fell fast and steady starting around mid-day on Friday February 5th into late Saturday night on February 6th, many dedicated volunteers arrived @ Co. 1 to staff the station and apparatus. During the next 24 to 48 hours only a few calls for service were received thankfully, however the Duty Crews remained busy shoveling snow and keeping the hydrants as clear as possible.
Thank you to all personnel who were able to help in any manner during this significant snow event & a special Thank You to Ralph Symmes, and Al Knerr for donating their time & the use of their tractors to clear the GFD parking lots.
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February 1, 2010
The GFD has placed an order for a 2010 Sutphen Monarch Pumper to replace Quint 1 which was sold back in June 2009. The new pumper (Engine 1-2) will feature a 6 person Monarch cab, Hale Qmax 1500 GPM 6" suction single stage pump, 750gal poly-tank, Onan 8KW HYD generator, Whelen emergency lighting, Roto-Ray, Powercall DX-5100 siren & 24" extended bumper with a front storage well to support a front bumper line & a 5" front suction-electric operated (6"NST). The new pumper completion and delivery expected in late 2010. Check back for further updates.
January 29, 2010
Back in June 2009 Quint 1 (a 1998 HME with a 75ft Smeal ladder, a 1750 gpm pump, and a 500 gal water tank) was sold to the Chicora Fire Dept. from Butler County, Pa after serving the residents of Gettysburg and surrounding communities for over 10 years. The GFD voted to replace the Quint with a 2009 Sutphen Monarch Pumper which will be completed in late 2010.
Below are a few pictures to show the Then & Now of Quint 1.
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January 24, 2010
Training Officer: Brandon Hiller
Safety Officers: Gary Frederick, Bob Abraham & Jack Ferguson
Mechanical Room Foreman: George Gallagher
Engine 1-1 Foreman: Bob Abraham
Engine 1-2 Foreman: Ken Shetter
Rescue 1 Foreman: John Ferguson
Truck 1 Foreman: Brandon Hiller
Duty 1 Foreman: Ryan Baldwin
Service 1 Foreman: Stephen Shetter
Traffic 1 Foreman: Jonathan Hoch
Fire Department Photographer: Gil Sheffer
Sergeant: Joe Temarantz
EMS Captain: Pat Knierman
Junior Advisor: Julie Baldwin
Fire Police Captain: Mark Fruehan
Fire Police Lieutenants: 1st Gerry Penor 2nd Jonathan Hoch
Drivers Training Officer: William Dempsey
Congratulations to all members who have been appointed to these positions. The Fire Board would also like to thank all other members who placed letters of interest.
January 23, 2010
The 2009 GFD Appreciation Banquet was held this past Saturday @ the Pike Restaurant with approximately 150 persons in attendance including several mutual aid companies officers and their families. In attendance as our guest speaker was Dr. Denis Onieal who is the Superintendent of the National Fire Academy in Emmitsburg, Maryland. Thank you to everyone for attending and taking time to help us show our appreciation to the members of the GFD for their hard work and dedication over the last year.
Eugene Sickles Award: Dave Hutchison, posthumously accepted by his wife Betty.
Dave Hutchison EMS Award: Gerald Penor
Donnie Gantz Training Award: Steven Shetter
Chiefs Award: James D. Fox
Fire Police Award: Mark Fruehan
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January 21, 2010
At the end of 2009, Service 1 received its QRS certification from the state after numerous upgrades were completed to meet the state mandated requirements. Service 1 is now the 1st unit out for all QRS calls, followed by Duty 1 and Rescue 1, all of which are QRS certified. Along with the EMS upgrades, Service 1 has had additional items added such as NFPA compliant Chevron striping, intersection lights, remounting of a new siren & siren speaker, a directional arrow stick and a Adams County Med radio.
The GFD would like to especially thank FF's Stephen Shetter, Bill McLaughlin & Fire Police Capt. Mark Fruehan who worked long and hard in getting the Service units upgrades completed along with all the other members who assisted with this project.
January 1, 2010
All current appointed department positions will remain in effect until new appointments are made. Appointments will be made prior to the February meeting.
The Fire Board is accepting letters of interest from personnel who would like to serve in the following appointed positions:
Training Officer
Training Committee
Safety Officer(s)
Mechanical Room Foreman
Engine 1-1 Foreman
Engine 1-2 Foreman
Rescue 1 Foreman
Truck-1 Foreman
Duty 1 Foreman
Service 1 Foreman
Traffic 1 Foreman
Department Photographer
Sergeant(s)
EMS Captain
Junior Advisor
Fire Police Captain
Fire Police Lieutenant(s)
The letter should include why you feel you are qualified for this position, your goals and objectives for this position. Additionally you may submit a resume and copies of any related training documents if applicable. Letters and associated information must be placed in the Chief's mailbox by 5pm on Monday January 12th.
January 1, 2010
The Firehouse reporting system and the EMS trip sheet systems have been reset for 2010. If personnel have any outstanding fire reports from 2009 please see the Chief or Assistant Chief. For EMS trip sheets see the Chief, Captain or EMT Tracey Brown so the report maybe entered under 2009. Please make sure any outstanding fire reports and trip sheets are completed by Monday January, 4th 2010 at 1700 hours.
January 1, 2010
Happy New Year from all of us here at the Gettysburg Fire Department. Please have a safe and happy 2010!
December 23, 2009
The merchandise order has arrived. Any member who ordered items and would like to pick them up can contact Captain Heyser.
December 19, 2009
Beginning early Saturday morning the snow began to fall, with an accumulation in Gettysburg of approximately 14 inches. Crews staffed the station through the night and handled a CO response and several medical calls.
December 11, 2009
A duty night was held on Friday, December 11 beginning at 1800 hours. Crews worked on Service 1 and equipment maintainence followed by a screening of National Lampoons Christmas Vacation.
December 9, 2009
Effective January 1st 2010 the following officers will assume their duties:
Chief: Allen Baldwin
Deputy Chief: Hurshel Shank
Assistant Chief: Wesley Heyser
Captain: Bryan Wasylyk
Lieutenant: Chris Folster
Trustees: Ken Kime, Erik Bergdale & Richard Shetter
November 28, 2009
On Saturday November, 28th the Gettysburg Fire Department once again made sure that Santa arrived safely to usher in the Holiday Season and light the Town Christmas Tree on the Square. Santa was escorted by department member’s children on a holiday float, Truck – 1, Engine 1-1 and Traffic 1. Santa rode in style this year on a 1972 Open Cab Seagrave Engine courtesy of the Bretzman Family form Mount Holley Springs. Thanks to all that helped!! (Photos of Seagrave courtesy of Darryl Wheeler - Gettysburg Times)
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