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Chambersburg, PA 17201
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Current Statistics

2023
BLS Calls 211
Fire Calls 59
                 
2023
BLS Calls 4,939
Fire Calls 1341
Fire Safety Inspections 672
Fire Drills 9
Station Tours 11
Public Education events 46
Attendance 4,973
Child Seat Installation 148
Smoke Alarm Installation          437
CO Alarm Installations 181
Total homes visited for alarms 127
Street Signs Provided 10
HAAS Alert Drivers Notified 32,221
                 
2023 Unit Totals
 HQ Ambulance 4,649
 Mck Ambulance 290
 Engine 1-1 796
 Engine 1-2 605
 Engine 1-4 30
 Tower 1 419
 Utility 1 4
 UTV 1 9

Crews handle vehicle fire

Both CFD Engine's were alerted to the 200 block of Apple Blossom Way for a vehicle fire. En route, Communications advised of a call reporting fire from the engine compartment. Asst. Chief 1 arrived confirming dispatch with both Engine 1-1 and Engine 1-2 just behind. The crew from Engine 1-1 deployed the bumper line and began fire attack second after arrival. Crews were able to bring the fire under control within minutes, while deploying booms at a nearby storm drain to contain runoff. Crews operated for a little over 30 minutes before clearing. While on scene of this incident, Engine 1-2 cleared and responded to the 900 block of Wayne Ave for a vehicle fire. The Engine arrived before dispatch, finding a vehicle that had a mechanical issue but no fire.