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)

On Saturday April 19th @ 1551 hrs Rescue 1 was alerted to assist Co. 4 (Cashtown) & other mutual aid companies in the area of Chambersburg Rd. (Route 30) & Crooked Creek Rd. in Box 4-1 for a vehicle into a home with entrapment. Assistant Chief 4 arrived to find a single vehicle collision into a mobile with one patient trapped in the car along with one under the vehicle inside the home. The lone occupant ... (Full Story & Photos)

Gettysburg Fire Department received a call this morning from the Director of Maintenance at the Adams County Courthouse in Gettysburg requesting our assistance to help secure a piece of aluminum scroll that was blown loose from the recent wind.

Due to the increase of wind, it was important to secure this as soon as possible, so it would not blow off and potentially injure someone.
Truck 1 was utilized ... (Full Story & Photos)

09:56
Box 1-6-30
Cumberland Twp.
200 BLK Table Rock Rd.

Gettysburg Fire Department was dispatched to the 200 block of Table Rock Rd. for an auto fire. Engine’s 1-1 & 1-2 responded.
Units arrived with a mini van on fire, with fire extending into the passenger compartment. Sole occupant was out of the vehicle uninjured. Crews extinguished the fire without incident.

Assisting Gettysburg Fire, ... (Full Story & Photos)