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)

The following Fire Police personnel have been appointed to new roles within the GFD Fire Police for 2026. ... (Full Story & Photos)

Incident Date: December 17, 2025
Time: 07:03 hours
Box: 1
Location: Unit Block of West Middle Street
Jurisdiction: Gettysburg Borough

Gettysburg Fire Department, along with mutual aid departments, was dispatched to the unit block of West Middle Street for a reported building fire. Chief 4 (J. Bowling) arrived on scene shortly after dispatch and completed a 360-degree size-up, made entry and observed ... (Full Story & Photos)

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)

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)