Looking for something a little extra to do while wheeling around town for the annual Gettysburg Bike Week ? Stop by the Gettysburg Fire Department Museum this week beginning this Thursday, July 9th from 3p to 7p / Friday, July 10th 3p to 7p / Saturday, July 11th from Noon to 4p.

Admission is FREE, and everyone is welcome!

As you take some time to explore Gettysburg's rich civil war history and ... (Full Story & Photos)

Today the fire service lost a gentle giant with the passing of Commissioner Roth. Born and raised in Gettysburg, his start in the fire service began as a Jr. FF with the Gettysburg FD. GFD and The Hanover FD share a mutual respect for one another going back well over a hundred years. For many decades it was Commissioner Roth who led the Hanover FD, both accepting and receiving mutual aid between ... (Full Story & Photos)

Celebrate America's 250th Anniversary with our brand-new Gettysburg Fire Department commemorative souvenir shirts! Featuring a unique design that honors both our nation's rich history and the proud tradition of the Gettysburg Fire Department since 1808.
👕 Available in all sizes
💲 Only $20.00 each
Shirts can be purchased by:
- Visiting our online souvenir store: Gettysburg Fire Department Souvenir ... (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.

Upon ... (Full Story & Photos)

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)