Crews were dispatched just after 11:00hrs this morning for a reported brush fire threatening a structure in the first block of Herrs Ridge Rd off of Biglerville Rd. Chief 1 was first arriving to find a small brush fire near a fire pit to the rear of a single family dwelling. Chief 1 held the assignment to Eng’s 1-2 and 1-1. Eng1-2 staged on the hard road while Eng1-1 backed down the driveway to utilize ... (Full Story & Photos)

GFD is offering two big prizes for raffle! First prize: Glock 19 9/11 Commemorative Edition. Second prize: Canik TP9 Elite Blackout 9mm.

Tickets only $10 each, only 500 tickets will be sold. Get your tickets from any GFD member or the GFD Business Office (M-F 8-3, 717-334-7548).

Drawing will be held live on Facebook December 3, 2022 at 10:00am.... (Full Story & Photos)

On Saturday, September 10 the sun was shining, it was warm but not too hot...and the cash was flowing! GFD's first ever CASH BASH was terrific! For everyone who bought one or more tickets, thank you. While you didn't have to be present to win, we had a large crowd who enjoyed a free lunch and additional opportunities for fun.

We gave away over $8000 in cash prizes, Yeti Cooler packages, a Blackstone ... (Full Story & Photos)

Gettysburg Firefighters participated in the Adams County Water Supply Drill and Training at the South Mountain Fairgrounds today. Departments from across Adams County came together to practice skills needed for water supply in areas not served by fire hydrants, including drafting from natural water sources, setting up tanker fill and supply operations, and using portable water tanks to supply large ... (Full Story & Photos)

The Gettysburg Fire Department CASH BASH is just around the corner, this coming Saturday, September 10, 2022 at the Gettysburg Area Rec Park! (Rain date Sunday, September 11)

Help our community's volunteer firefighters, have a great time with free food and beverages (with ticket), free beer, and have a chance to win cash money! With over $8500 in cash prizes up for grabs, plus digital horse racing, ... (Full Story & Photos)

The Gettysburg Fire Department moved into our current home in 1992 when our Stratton Street station was built. It continues to serve the department and the community well. Still, after 30 years, some wear and tear is expected.

Over the past month, GFD and Ben Druck Door Company have been replacing the 30-year old apparatus bay doors with new roll-up doors across the entire station. The front doors ... (Full Story & Photos)

GFD firefighters begin a four-week in-house training program on vehicle stabilization and extrication. Thanks to Lt. Will Kuntz and Sgt. W. Heyser for organizing this and future sessions.

Special thanks to Prospect Used Auto Parts and B&C Auto Menders for providing the vehicles!... (Full Story & Photos)

Thanks to PA State Rep. Dan Moul and his office team for the donation of a new United States flag and PA Commonwealth Flag for our firehouse! These new flags look great and replace the worn-out ones formerly flying, which will be properly retired.... (Full Story & Photos)