Looking for something a little extra to do while in town on the 4th of July? Stop by the Gettysburg Fire Department Museum this Friday, July 4, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Admission is FREE, and everyone is welcome!

As our nation celebrates 250 years of independence, take some time to explore Gettysburg's rich fire service history. Tour our museum and discover historic fire apparatus, fascinating ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Thursday, June 25, two of our own firefighters received the call that no firefighter ever wants to hear—their own home was on fire.

Firefighters Max Lucieer and Jacob Toth responded to the unimaginable when their home was destroyed by fire. Tragically, they and their families lost nearly everything they owned, including their beloved 2-year-old dog, Toby.

As they begin the long road to recovery, ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Sunday, June 21, 2026, at 2:18 PM, the Gettysburg Fire Department, Adams Regional EMS, Gettysburg Police Department, and several mutual aid companies were alerted to Box 1 for a reported residential structure fire with possible entrapment in the 300 block of N. Stratton Street.

As crews were en route, additional 911 calls confirmed a working fire, leading to the Working Fire Dispatch.

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On Friday, June 19th, at approximately 1:00 p.m., Company 1 Fire Police were dispatched to assist Cashtown Fire Department (Company 4) at the scene of a motor vehicle accident involving a motorcycle in the 3200 block of Chambersburg Road.

Several members from Company 1 Fire Police responded, including Traffic 1. Upon arrival, Fire Police Lieutenant 1-2 assumed command and requested additional resources ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Saturday, June 13, at approximately 7:20 p.m., Gettysburg Fire Department and Adams Regional EMS responded to a report of a vehicle rollover near the on and off ramps for Route 30 (York Road) and Route 15. Chief 1 arrived to find PSP on scene with a two-vehicle collision. One vehicle had rolled over but landed upright. There was no entrapment, and only one patient sustained minor injuries.

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On Sunday, June 14, 2026, a pre-alert was issued for Box 1-7 in Straban Township on Line Drive for a reported house fire. Additional information from ACDES 911 indicated there was an outside fire with possible extension to the home, as the caller observed fire and smoke coming from the property.

Fire Police Lieutenant Peters informed Deputy Chief 1 that the fire appeared to have been extinguished ... (Full Story & Photos)

A few hours after Company 1 volunteers responded to a motor vehicle collision on Route 15/30 and assisted with several EMS calls, Box 1-1 was alerted around 2200 hrs. for a reported cabin fire at the Artillery Ridge Campground in Cumberland Township. Chief 1 and Deputy Chief 1 responded, and updated information indicated the fire involved a wood shed at the location, with individuals on site attempting ... (Full Story & Photos)

GFD Truck 1 and Arendtsville Fire Department Tower 5 worked together to raise the American flag for Biglerville Borough's America's 250th parade on Saturday, June 13, 2026.... (Full Story & Photos)