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2025 Incidents |
Jan | 117 |
Feb | 90 |
March | 79 |
April | 84 |
May | 83 |
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Total | 453 |
2024 Incidents |
Jan | 76 |
Feb | 65 |
Mar | 71 |
Apr | 76 |
May | 75 |
Jun | 87 |
Jul | 68 |
Aug | 90 |
Sept | 69 |
Oct | 89 |
Nov | 79 |
Dec | 83 |
Total | 928 |
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Welcome to the Official Website for the Gettysburg FD



Busy Weekend for the GFD Volunteers
Gettysburg Fire Department , July 14
As the 25th Gettysburg Bike Week rolled into town and the surrounding area, so did the volume of calls for our dedicated volunteers. Beginning on Thursday July 10th through Sunday July 13th, the GFD responded to approximately 20 calls for service, ranging from Medical Assists, Vehicle and Motorcycle accidents, Fire Alarms and Fire Police responses. Not only were our volunteers responding to emergencies ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Auto Accident w/Entrapment in Box 2-1
Gettysburg Fire Department , July 03
Around 1230 hrs on July 3rd, Co.2 (Fairfield) was dispatched for vehicle into a building with injuries Carr Hill Road in Box 2-1. While Co.2 units were responding, Communications received additional information reporting that the there was no building struck, however the car was off the roadway into a tree with the occupant trapped. RE2 arrived with DC2 (A.Jacobs) and confirmed the updated reports ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Congratulations Past Chief & Life Member Allen Baldwin
Gettysburg Fire Department , July 01
The Gettysburg Fire Department would like to extend our Congratulations to Past Fire Chief & Life Member Allen Baldwin who will assume the role of Fire Chief for the York County (VA) Department of Fire and Life Safety, effective today July 1st, 2025. Many people have walked through the doors becoming valuable members of the Gettysburg Fire Department serving our community and moving on to other careers ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Propane Leak @ Artillery Ridge Campground
Gettysburg Fire Department , June 28
On Saturday June 28th around 1300 hours R1 was alerted for a fuel spill at the Artillery Ridge Campground on Taneytown Road and upon response of Captain 1, additional information was now reporting a propane leak from a food truck at the location. Captain 1 (W. Kuntz) requested the assignment be upgraded to an outside gas leak, now adding our Engine Co.'s to the assignment. Units arrived on scene ... (Full Story & Photos)
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E1-2 Assists on Sub-Station Fire
Gettysburg Fire Department , June 24
On June 24th around 2100 hrs, Co.1 was dispatched as the RIT on the1st alarm assignment to assist Co.7 (Bendersville) for a reported fire at the Met-Ed Sub Station on Gardners Station Road. E1-2 responded with a crew of 5 personnel and operated on scene for several hours assisting numerous mutual aid companies from varying counties to include the Cumberland County Hazmat Team 200 & Franklin County ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Remembering Life Member Wayne Schultz
Gettysburg Fire Department, May 16
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)
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Annual GFD Awards & Recognition Banquet
Gettysburg Fire Department, May 04
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)
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50 Year GFD Veteran Members Recognized
Gettysburg Fire Department, May 03
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)
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