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 active in the Adams County Fire Police Association where he built relationships across the county thus improving mutual aid to larger scale
incidents.

Not long after joining GFD, Wayne and a few others started “Operation StarChild”. This annual community service event provided a safer environment for trick-or-treaters by placing fire apparatus and personnel at various locations in our community. This activity is still going strong some 40+ years and counting.

Wayne’s service to the department and community were recognized in 1993 when he received The Fireman of the Year Award. This is one of GFD’s top recognitions that are awarded annually.

Wayne will always be remembered for his contributions to the GFD and we offer our condolences to the Schultz family on his passing.