The Gettysburg Fire Department has reached a historic milestone in its long history since its establishment in 1808. As of December 1, 2025, the department has responded to 1,000 emergency calls this year—its busiest year to date. The total had increased to 1,010 calls as of December 4, marking the highest number of calls ever recorded by the department, with several weeks remaining in the year.

This ... (Full Story & Photos)

The Gettysburg Fire Dept. will be holding its annual " Stuff the Truck" food drive this coming weekend. See the below information for dates and times that Santa will be visiting your neighborhood. ... (Full Story & Photos)

Gettysburg Christmas Festival Street Closings Information ... (Full Story & Photos)

While studying abroad in France, Gettysburg firefighter Seamus Wyatt visited the Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial. During his visit, he came across a name that stopped him in his tracks —CPL Horace Mann “Bush” Bushman , a firefighter from the Gettysburg Fire Department.

Corporal Bushman was the first Gettysburg resident to be killed in action in France during WWII, and the first employee ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Wednesday, January 26, at approximately 11:20 AM, E1-1 & Truck 1 were dispatched on the 1st alarm to a house fire on Second Street in the Village of Orrtanna (Hamiltonban Twp). Truck 1 responded with a crew of 4, with additional personnel supplementing staffing on scene. Initial reports indicated possible occupants trapped, but all residents were confirmed safely outside as crews arrived. Rescue ... (Full Story & Photos)

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
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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)