The new Duty 1 is progressing well at 911 Rapid Response. Most of the upfitting has been completed, and it is currently awaiting the installation of the Command Box and radio.

Once Duty 1 returns, it will undergo in-house tool mounting and then be prepared for service.... (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)

At approximately 1:20 a.m. on February 26, the Gettysburg fire department and mutual aid units were dispatched to South Washington Street for a reported porch fire. Deputy Chief 1 and Engine 1-2, staffed with a crew of four, responded and arrived to find a three-story apartment building with light smoke visible and a resident redirecting personnel to the rear of the building.

Deputy Chief 1 repositioned ... (Full Story & Photos)

The Gettysburg Eagles #1562 donated $3,500 to the Gettysburg Fire Department on February 15, 2026. Other local fire departments also received donations during this event. This contribution will support ongoing station upgrades at the Gettysburg Fire Department.

The Gettysburg Fire Department expresses appreciation to the Gettysburg Eagles and its board members for their support.

President Bill Dempsey ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Saturday, February 14th at approximately 6:15 p.m., the GFD was dispatched to a vehicle fire in front of 14 Baltimore Street. Engine 1-2 with four personnel, Engine 1-1 with three personnel, Chief 1, and Deputy Chief 1 responded to the incident. Upon arrival, crews found a four-door passenger vehicle with an active fire in the engine compartment.

Firefighters deployed a hose line from the bumper ... (Full Story & Photos)

Yesterday, we were honored to welcome Congressman John Joyce to tour our FD. Thanks to the efforts of his office, staff and former Asst. Chief Dave Blocher, we received a $1 million Community Project funding grant to put towards the purchase of a new ladder truck. We are extremely grateful for this support, which will help us continue to provide critical emergency services to our community, visitors ... (Full Story & Photos)

Recently, former Fire Chief Robert Heflin, who served as Fire Chief in 1969, visited the Gettysburg Fire Department for a ride around town. The visit brought back memories of his time leading the department, especially in the absence of the annual Gettysburg Christmas Parade.

Chief Heflin is the oldest living former Fire Chief of the Gettysburg Fire Department. In addition to his service as Fire ... (Full Story & Photos)