A busy weekend for our volunteers! 🚒

Gettysburg Fire Department crews answered 21 calls from Thursday through Sunday — including house fires, auto accidents, gas leaks, EMS assists and fire alarms. Thank you to all our dedicated members who gave their time to keep our community safe! 👏🔥

*Mutual Aid Responses

11/06/2025
11:54 EMS Assist / CHAMBERSBURG RD
11:10 EMS Assist / YORK RD
12:18 Fire ... (Full Story & Photos)

Date/Time: October 30, approximately 1:20 AM
Location: Waynesboro Pike, Liberty Township, near the Pennsylvania–Maryland state line

Truck 1 was dispatched as part of the working fire assignment for a house fire with possible entrapment. First-arriving units from Frederick County, Maryland (Emmitsburg Co.6), arrived on scene to find heavy fire showing from the first floor of a 2 story single family ... (Full Story & Photos)

At approximately 2347 hours on October 23, 2025, the Gettysburg Fire Department was dispatched to the area of Burnside Drive and Heritage Drive in Lake Heritage for a reported vehicle fire. Deputy Chief 1 (McGonigal) arrived on the scene to find a Ford pickup truck fully involved in the roadway. Company 22 was requested for additional manpower to assist with fire suppression efforts. Units operated ... (Full Story & Photos)

10-18-25
0540 hrs.
Box 1-3-30 (Cumberland Twp)
Woodcrest Dr & Fairfield Rd (Confirmed 70 Woodcrest Dr.)

In the early morning hours of Saturday, October 18, at approximately 0540 hours, the Gettysburg Fire Department, along with mutual aid companies, was dispatched to the area of Woodcrest Drive and Fairfield Road for a reported house fire.

Upon arrival of AREMS, they reported fire and smoke showing ... (Full Story & Photos)

Congratulations to GFD Captain Will Kuntz & Co. 7 (Bendersville) Asst. Chief Kime for their promotions within the CCDFEMS.

Carroll County Department of Fire and EMS of Maryland

🚑 Congratulations are in order! 🎉
Today, October 9th, marks a major milestone for our department as we proudly promote our newest group of Lieutenants. These individuals will serve as EMS supervisors, staffing our EMS chase ... (Full Story & Photos)

Congratulations to Fire Police Captain Matt Weaver & Fire Police Officer Mandi Legg Riley as they celebrated their wedding in a heartfelt ceremony held at the former property of Matt's grandfather where they became Mr. & Mrs. Matt Weaver. The picturesque setting, featuring a serene pond and a beautiful woodline, provided a perfect backdrop for the couple's special day.

Following the ceremony, ... (Full Story & Photos)

This past week, the Pa State Fireman's Assoc. held its 145th FASP Conference in King of Prussia. We are proud to announce that the Gettysburg Fire Department received awards for its outstanding Fire Prevention Program, led by Glenda Heyser and Jim Fox. In addition to this honor, the department was also awarded one scholarship to Trevor Gallagher, son of FF & Life Member Jaime Gallagher.

Also in ... (Full Story & Photos)

Chambersburg Rd @ Knoxlyn Rd
MVC w/Confinement
Box 1-4
1120 hrs

Rescue 1, Engine 1-1, Fire Police @ AREMS alerted for the MVC w/entrapment at the intersection of Chambersburg Rd & Knoxlyn Road. Upon response of Rescue 1 (5 personnel) & the Asst. Chief (Blocher), Communications reported a 2 vehicle collision involving a pick up truck pulling a trailer and a passenger car, with at least 1 injury ... (Full Story & Photos)