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Current Statistics
As of 10/31/2024
| 2024 | |
|---|---|
| BLS Calls | 3805 |
| Fire Calls | 1020 |
| 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 |
News
Crews handle tree fire
Monday, November 4, 2024
A phone call to HQ station sent crews to the 500 block of S Central Ave for a reported tree on fire. Company 1 units arrived with smoke.... Click Here
CFD handles vehicle vs school bus
Friday, November 1, 2024
CFD units were alerted to the intersection of Commerce Street and Franklin St in Hamilton Twp for a vehicle accident with entrapment. First.... Click Here
Lincoln Way Vehicle Accident
Thursday, October 17, 2024
Engine 1-1 and Ambulance 1-8 were sent to the 1100 block of Lincoln Way East for a vehicle accident. Chief 1 arrived on scene during dispatch, finding three autos in.... Click Here
Ragged Edge Rd. Vehicle accident
Thursday, October 17, 2024
Engine 1-1 was alerted to fill the assignment for a vehicle accident in the 1000 block of Ragged Edge Road. Ambulance 7-6 was on the scene handling patient care.... Click Here
Water Donation
Friday, October 11, 2024
Thank you Good Ground Church for stopping by HQ Fire Station to drop off cases of water and Gatorade for the crews. We greatly appreciate thinking of us... Click Here
Fire Prevention week continues at Andrew Buchanan Elementary
Friday, October 11, 2024
Crews were out to educate students today, this time to Andrew Buchanan Elementary. Members of B Shift spent the morning with students... Click Here
CFD crews educate Benjamin Chambers and Steven's Elementary
Thursday, October 10, 2024
Members of A Shift spent their day educating students of CASD on fire safety. Crews spent the morning with classes at Benjamin Chambers Elementary School, providing messages on fire safety... Click Here
Single Vehicle Accident with Fire
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
Engine 1-1 and Ambulance 1-8 were sent to Chambers Street for a reported vehicle accident with fire. With the reports of fire, Tower 1 added to the call to assist. Engine 1-1 arrived.... Click Here
Grain Bin Rescue Training
Saturday, October 5, 2024
CFD members participating with Tower 1 assisted Letterkenny Fire Dept with Day 1 of their Grain Bin Rescue class. Crews covered the equipment being carried by area agencies on.... Click Here
Storage unit fire bring 2nd Alarm
Friday, October 4, 2024
CFD units and mutual aid were sent just before 0830 hrs for a possible building fire in the 500 block of W. Loudon Street. Crews arrived with the updated.... Click Here
Fire in the Building
Tuesday, October 2, 2024
CFD units and mutual aid were sent to the 1400 block of Nitterhouse Dr for a reported building fire. First arriving units found smoke in the building and employees reporting they had a smoldering fire.... Click Here
Vehicle accident with reported entrapment
Tuesday, October 1, 2024
CFD units were sent to the 1500 block of Orchard Dr for a vehicle accident with reported entrapment. Engine 1-2 arrived, finding.... Click Here
CFD assists St. Thomas
Saturday, September 28, 2024
Tower 1 was sent as part of the intial assignement to St. Thomas Township, to the 4500 block of Lincoln Way West for.... Click Here
Members finish up rope Training
Friday, September 27, 2024
Members of Chambersburg Fire Department and Letterkenny Fire Department finished up the second portion of rope training that was offered. Crews completed Ropes 1 training, in which.... Click Here
Department Breakfast
Saturday, September 21, 2024
The Admin staff of CFD would like to thank all past and present career and volunteer members that were able to attend our first department breakfast.... Click Here
Members complete Basic Ropes & Rigging
Friday, September 20, 2024
Members of Chambersburg Fire Dept and Letterkenny Fire Dept completed a 16 hour Basic rope & riggings course this past week.... Click Here
N Franklin St Vehicle Accident
Friday, September 20, 2024
Engine 1-1 and Ambulance 1-7 were sent to the 400 block of North Franklin St for a vehicle accident. Units arrived finding one vehicle in the roadway with a utility pole.... Click Here
Bryan Shatzer Retirement
Tuesday, September 17, 2024
THe Chambersburg Fire Department would like to wish Firefighter Bryan Shatzer a safe and healthy retirement. FF Shatzer officially retired Sept 17th after serving.... Click Here
Afternoon Vehicle Fire
Monday, September 16, 2024
Just as the afternoon was getting started, both CFD Engine's were sent to the intersection of Federal Street and Lincoln Way West for a reported vehicle fire. En route, communications.... Click Here
CFD assists on House Fire
Monday, September 16, 2024
Units from Station 4 (Franklin Fire Co) and mutual aid were sent around 0121 hrs for a reported house fire. Tower 1 was added to the call at 0129 hrs to replace non-responding.... Click Here
Engine 1-1 assists on Building Fire
Saturday, September 14, 2024
Engine 1-1 was alerted on the Working Fire Dispatch, to the 2700 block of Edenville Road. Franklin Fire Co. and mutual aid were initially dispatched and requested the working.... Click Here
Thank you Texas Roadhouse
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
Chambersburg Fire Dept would like to thank the staff of Texas Roadhouse for stopping by today and dropping off some delicious.... Click Here
Tower assists with 9/11 Memorial Service
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
Tower 1 assisted Letterkenny Army Depot and Letterkenny Fire Dept with their 9/11 Memorial this morning. The Tower was.... Click Here
Engine 1-1 assists with 2nd alarm House Fire
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
Just before shift change Engine 1-1 was alerted to Antrim Township, to assist on a 2nd alarm house fire. Initial units.... Click Here
Two vehicle accident
Tuesday, September 10, 2024
Engine 1-1 responded to the intersection of Loudoun St. and Franklin St. just before 1000 hrs for a two vehicle.... Click Here
Vehicle accident at Memorial Square
Sunday, September 8, 2024
Engine 1-1 and Ambulance 1-7 were alerted a little after 2100 hrs for a reported vehicle accident at the Memorial .... Click Here
CFD participates in Little Trojan Night
Friday, September 6, 2024
CFD members were on hand for Chambersburg High's football game at Trojan Stadium. On duty crews set up a tunnel to welcome several youth football and cheer teams to the game.... Click Here
Reported entrapment on Lincoln Way West
Thursday, August 15, 2024
Engine 1-1 and Ambulance 1-8 were sent to the 600 block of Lincoln Way West for a vehicle accident. As units were responding, additional information was given en route, advising of possible entrapment. Engine 1-2 and.... Click Here
Visitors to HQ Station
Tuesday, August 13, 2024
Members of C Shift had some visitors stop by today bringing the crew's lunch. They stopped in and thanked the members for the job they all do and were able to take a tour of.... Click Here
Two New Firefighter for CFD
Monday, August 12, 2024
This evening at the Borough Council meeting two new firefighters were appointed to the ranks of the Chambersburg Fire Department. New recruits.... Click Here
South Main Street vehicle Accident
Thursday, August 8, 2024
Engine 1-2 and Ambulance 1-7 were sent to South Main Street and Eisenhower Dr for a vehicle accident. Engine 1-2 arrived, finding two autos, blocking South.... Click Here
Single vehicle accident on Norland Ave
Thursday, August 8, 2024
Engine 1-1 and Ambulance 1-7 were sent to the 400 block of Norland Ave for a vehicle accident. Asst. Chief 1 arrived, finding a single vehicle partially off the roadway. Engine 1-1 arrived.... Click Here
Crews respond to report of building fire
Monday, August 5, 2024
CFD units and mutual aid were out the door again, this time to CAMS South for a report of a building fire. While crews were responding, it was reported a generator against the building was on fire.... Click Here
Crews quickly control garage fire
Monday, August 5, 2024
CFD units and mutual aid were sent to the unit block of Cambridge Lane for a reported garage fire. As units were responding, Sgt 17 (New Franklin Fire) was on scene confirming a working fire. Asst... Click Here
FF Chen deploys for Wildland Fire
Tuesday, July 30, 2024
FF/EMT Anthony Chen recently deployed with members of other Pennsylvania Fire agencies to assist with wildfires in Wyoming. FF/EMT Chen will spend two weeks deployed to assist with... Click Here
Odor of gas in a Business
Monday, July 29, 2024
CFD units responded to the 900 block of Wayne Ave for an odor of gas in a business. Units arrived and met with staff reporting the odor when they opened the business. Crews... Click Here
Water Donation
Friday, July 26, 2024
The Chambersburg Fire Dept would like to thank BJ's Wholesale Club of Chambersburg for their donation of water. This gracious donation goes a long way with our members and staying hydrated ... Click Here
Appliance Fire
Thursday, July 25, 2024
CFD units responded to Rachel Drive for an appliance fire that was reported to be out shortly after 2130 hrs. Engine 1-2 arrived with normal condition from the exterior. Crews from Engine 1-1 and Tower ... Click Here
3 Vehicle accident on Lincoln Way East
Wednesday, July 24, 2024
Engine 1-1 and Ambulance 1-7 were sent to the intersection of Lincoln Way East and Stouffer Ave for a vehicle accident. Engine 1-1 arrived, finding three vehicles involved and part of the roadway blocked... Click Here
New Ambulance Arrival
Tuesday, July 23, 2024
The newest ambulance to our EMS fleet arrived in Chambersburg today. Ambulance 1-9, a 2024 Ford F550/Horton ambulance was delivered by VCI. This unit will standardize our fleet of EMS units for the first... Click Here
Randy Himes Retirement
Monday, July 22, 2024
The Chambersburg Fire Department would like to wish Firefighter Randy Himes a safe and healthy retirement. FF Himes officially retired July 22nd after serving the Borough of Chambersburg for 30 years... Click Here.jpeg)
CFD crews assist with HazMat leak
Saturday, July 13, 2024
Just shortly after 0930 hrs Ambulance 1-8 was alerted to assist on a HazMat leak in the 800 block of Development Ave. (Franklin Station 4 1 Due). Initial units arrived with a yellow chemical cloud in the sky ... Click Here
Tree Down
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
HQ Station units were alerted to the Wellspan Chambersburg Hospital for a fire alarm around 1630 hrs. Units arrived on scene and while repositioning to another part of the hospital, crews located a large tree... Click Here
Tower assist on Mercersburg House Fire
Tuesday, July 2, 2024
Tower 1, Chief 1 and Deputy Chief 1 responded as part of the 1st alarm assignment to Company 9's first due for a reported house fire in the 1400 block of Path Valley Road. Tower 1 arrived as the first... Click Here
CFD units assist with House fire with entrapment
Saturday, June 29, 2024
Engine 1-1 and Tower 1 responded as part of the first alarm assignment to the 6300 Block of Lincoln Way West for a house fire with entrapment. Initial reports were that possibly 4 people were trapped... Click Here
Crew handle small gas leak on Catherine St
Thursday, June 27, 2024
Company 1 units were sent to the 300 Block of West Catherine St for a reported odor of gas in a home. Units arrived and were advised of an odor of gas in the residence and report of an occupant possibly... Click Here
Tree down on 2nd Street disrupts traffic
Tuesday, June 25, 2024
Company 1 FIre Police were sent to assist CPD with traffic control for a non-injury accident. Shortly after, Franklin County 911 sent Engine 1-1 and Utility 1 to assist with a tree down in the roadway. Units... Click Here
Crews handle another accident on Norland
Tuesday, June 25, 2024
Just before noon, Engine 1-1 was out the door again to the 800 block of Norland Ave for a vehicle accident. This time on the other side of the street. Engine 1-1 and Chief 1 arrived, locating two autos... Click Here
Crews handle accident off Norland Ave
Tuesday, June 25, 2024
Engine 1-1 and Ambulance 1-7 were sent to the 800 block of Norland Ave for a vehicle accident. En route, Franklin County 911 advised it was on an access road behind the businesses. Asst. Chief 1 arrived... Click Here
Crews handle small fire on Lincoln Way West
Sunday, June 23, 2024
CFD units and mutual aid were sent to the unit block of Lincoln Way West for a report of smoke in an apartment building. Engine 1-1 and Tower 1 arrived with normal conditions from the outside and began... Click Here
Vehicle accident with Fire
Saturday, June 22, 2024
Engine 1-1 and Ambulance 1-7 were sent to the 400 block of Commerce St. for a vehicle accident with fire. Units arrived, confirming dispatch with one of the vehicles involved on fire. Engine 1-1... Click Here
Tower assists with Grain Bin Rescue
Friday, June 14, 2024
Just after 1100 hrs Tower 1 was requested to assist Rescue Hose Co. of Greencastle that was operating on a grain bin rescue. Other units from the County were on scene with a subject that was trapped... Click Here
Run away tractor trailer on Nitterhouse Dr.
Thursday, June 6, 2024
Engine 1-2 and Ambulance 1-7 were sent to the 1400 block of Nitterhouse Dr for a reported vehicle accident. Engine 1-2 and Asst. Chief 1 arrived, locating a tractor trailer in a parking lot. The tractor trailer... Click Here
Crews handle overnight Apartment Fire
Saturday, June 1, 2024
Company 1 units and mutual aid were sent to the 200 block of East Liberty St for a reported apartment building fire. While units were responding, Communications advised 5 people possibly trapped.... Click Here
South St Fire Alarm
Thursday, May 30, 2024
Engine 1-2, Ambulance 1-8 and Tower 1 were alerted to the 100 block of E. South St for a fire alarm in a multi-occupancy building. Engine 1-2 arrived with normal conditions.... Click Here
Busy day for CFD crews
Monday, May 28, 2024
Members of B Shift were kept busy with their Tuesday shift with multiple calls. Crews handled a variety of calls for service.... Click Here
New Council Members visit CFD
Monday, May 20, 2024
Members of CFD were visited by Council Members and Borough Staff as part of their facilities tour. New Council Members S. Coffman, Boden, Hare and Short .... Click Here
Train Car Fire
Friday, May 17, 2024
Just after 1100 hrs, both CFD Engines were sent to the 200 block of Mount Moriah St for a train fire. All CFD units arrived in the area as they were finishing dispatch and crews could not locate a train. Franklin County DES communicated with Norfolk .... Click Here
Crews handle HazMat response
Sunday, May 5, 2024
Members of Headquarters station took a phone call just after 2230 hrs for a report of a chemical spill in a commercial business in the 1000 block of Wayne Ave. Crews quickly responded, requesting Communications to start the assignment. CFD units arrived .... Click Here
3 CFD members graduate HACC Fire Academy
Friday, May 3, 2024
Members from CFD were on hand Friday Evening to watch the 3 newest members of the Chambersburg Fire Department graduate from the 71st HACC Fire Academy. They spent the evening reflecting on their accomplishments during the academy.... Click Here
Vehicle fire with entrapment
Friday, May 3, 2024
Both CFD Engines and Asst. Chief 1 were sent to the 1100 block of Sheller Ave for a reported vehicle fire with entrapment. En route, Communications advised of a working fire and the occupant to have been removed from the vehicle but injured. As crews were.... Click Here
Washington St Appliance Fire
Tuesday, April 23, 2024
CFD units and mutual aid were out again, this time to the 200 block of East Washington Street for an appliance fire. Tower 1 arrived finding normal conditions from the exterior and crews began to investigate. Crews found a small fire on the stove and quickly.... Click Here
Deck Fire
Tuesday, April 23, 2024
CFD units and mutual aid were alerted to the 1200 block of Progress Road for a reported multi-dwelling fire. En route, Communications advised of a deck on fire. Tower 1 arrived first and found a deck on the 3rd floor smoldering, believing the fire.... Click Here
Dumpster Fire
Monday, April 22, 2024
Both CFD Engine's were alerted to the unit block of West Liberty Street for a reported dumpster fire. Engine 1-1 and Engine 1-2 both arrived during dispatch to confirm a well involved fire.... Click Here
Busy Thursday for C Shift
Thursday, April 11, 2024
Engine 1-1 was dispatched to the 1000 block of Lincoln Way East for a vehicle fire to start their shift out. Enroute Communications advised of fire from a pick up truck. Chief 1 arrived during dispatch and advised.... Click Here
Lawn Mower Fire
Tuesday, April 9, 2024
Both CFD Engines were alerted to the 200 block of South Coldbrook Ave for a lawn mower fire just after 1030 hrs. Chief 1 arrived confirming a commercial lawn mower on fire. Engine 1-2 arrived.... Click Here
MacIntosh Way Stove Fire
Wednesday, April 1, 2024
CFD units and mutual aid were sent to the 400 block of MacInstosh Way for an appliance fire in an apartment building. Engine 1-2 arrived with smoke showing from the front of the building and stretched a.... Click Here
Kevin Elter Retirement
Monday, April 1, 2024
The Chambersburg Fire Department would like to wish Firefighter Kevin Elter a safe and healthy retirement. FF Elter worked his last shift on.... Click Here
CFD crews assist with Mountain Fire
Friday, March 29, 2024
Utility 1 and UTV 1 were dispatched to assist Pleasant Hall Fire Company on a cabin/mountain fire on Forge Hill Road and Path Road. Both units responded and on arrival were assigned by Command 11 to.... Click Here
Rustic Hill Dr. Basement Fire
Tuesday, March 26, 2024
CFD units and mutual aid were sent to the 800 block of Rustic Hill Dr for a reported house fire. Engine 1-2 arrived with normal conditions and the crew stretched a crosslay to the front door to begin investigating. Remaining CFD crews arrived and pulled.... Click Here
Tower assists on Electrical Fire
Thursday, March 21, 2024
Tower 1 was alerted as part of the first alarm assignment to the 1900 block of Lincoln Way East for a reported electrical fire. Tower 1 with 6 personnel arrived.... Click Here
Crews handle handle several calls Wednesday
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Members of A Shift were kept busy Wednesday with several calls. Crews handled 7 fire responses along with 11 EMS responses throughout the shift..... Click Here
Reported Apt. Fire
Tuesday, March 19, 2024
CFD units and mutual aid were alerted just before 1500 hrs to 382 Lincoln Way East for a reported smoke from a house. While units were still being dispatched Chief 1 arrived.... Click Here.jpeg)
Busy day for B Shift
Saturday, March 9, 2024
B Shift members were kept busy on Saturday with multiple runs through the shift. Crews handled multiple fire responses including 10 EMS calls through the shift. ... Click Here
Crews handle morning building fire
Friday, March 8, 2024
Just before 1000 hrs CFD units and mutual aid units were sent to the 1400 block of Nitterhouse Dr for a reported building fire. En route, Communications advised of fire in the dust collection system within the... Click Here.jpg)
Thank you Providence Place Chambersburg
Friday, March 1, 2024
On duty CFD members were visited by staff and residents from Providence Place of Chambersburg with homemade cookies for the crews to enjoy. They visited for a while and thanked the crews for their commitment to the community and all the work they do.... Click Here
Tree brings down wires and pole
Thursday, February 29, 2024
Engine 1-2 was sent to the 500 block of Lortz Ave for wires down. Engine 1-2 arrived in the area and found a large tree that uprooted itself and fell. A utility pole was located at Lortz and Stanley Ct with significant damage bringing wires down in the roadway.... Click Here
CFD welcomes 3 new Firefighters
Monday, February 26, 2024
Monday evening at the Regular Council meeting CFD welcomed three new firefighters to its rank. New hires Benjamin Condran, Joseph Malandrucclo and Albert Vail were introduced and subsequently hired by Borough Council. These three new recruits .... Click Here
4th and Lincoln Way Vehicle Accident
Saturday, February 24, 2024
Engine 1-1 and Ambulance 1-8 were sent to the intersection of 4th Street and Lincoln Way East for a vehicle accident. Crews arrived to find two auto involved with one into a telephone pole. Crews secured both vehicles while evaluating the pole for any damage.... Click Here
Tower 1 assist St. Thomas with CO Incident
Saturday, February 24, 2024
Tower 1 was alerted to the 2600 block of Apple Way Rd in St. Thomas Twp to assist with a CO incident. Company 18 units were sent for a CO alarm and on arrival found 50 PPM of Co in the residence. The Tower was requested to evaluate the chimney. On arrival... Click Here
CFD handles vehicle accident with electrical hazard
Thursday, February 8, 2024
Engine 1-1 was alerted around 1537 hrs to the 1900 block of Ashley Dr for a fuel spill. En route, Communications updated to report it was a non-injury accident with a gasoline spill and resting against an electrical box. Tower 1 and Ambulance 1-8 were added.... Click Here
Lincoln Way disruption after multiple wires down
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
Engine 1-1 and Ambulance 1-8 were dispatched to the 100 block of Lincoln Way West for wires down. Crew arrived during dispatch to find several utility wires down after a commercial truck still had a boom deployed while driving. Borough Electric, Xfinity, and Brightspeed.... Click Here
Crews handle vehicle fire
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
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 .... Click Here.jpeg)
B shift keeps busy with mutual aid fire and multiple other calls
Sunday, January 21, 2024
Members of B shift kept busy throughout the day with multiple calls, including a mutual aid fire. Ambulance 1-7 handled 10 calls, along with crews handling two fire alarms, an flooding call.... Click Here
Thursday brings multiple calls
Thursday, January 18, 2024
CFD crews were kept busy Thursday with multiple calls. Ambulance 1-7 handled 13 EMS calls throughout their shift while all CFD crews were kept busy with 5 other calls.... Click Here
Crews investigate smoke odor
Friday, January 12, 2024
CFD units and mutual aid were sent to the 800 block of Broad St for a report of smoke in an apartment building. During dispatch, Engine 1-1, Tower 1 and Asst. Chief 1 arrived, finding an old school under construction with normal conditions from the outside. Crews from... Click Here
CFD assist on St. Thomas house fire
Thursday, January 11, 2024
Tower 1 and Engine 1-1 responded as part of the initial assignment for a house fire in the 8000 block of Edenville-Cheesetown Rd just after 1100 hrs. While en route, Chief 18 reported a column of smoke visible. First arriving units found fire throughout. Tower 1 arrived... Click Here
Smoke inside
Tuesday, January 2, 2024
CFD units and mutual aid were sent to the uni-block of Kelhigh Dr for smoke in a residence. En route, crews were advised of burnt food that melted the floor and pan with a smoke condition throughout. Engine 1-2 arrived on scene with normal conditions from the outside. Engine 1-1... Click Here.jpg)
Sixth St. House Fire
Tuesday, January 2, 2024
Just before 1 A.M., CFD units and mutual aid were alerted to the 200 block of South Sixth St. for a reported house fire. En route, Communications advised of a passerby reporting smoke from the home with smoke alarms sounding. Shortly after, Engine 1-4 arrived on scene... Click Here
Third St. House Fire
Wednesday, December 27, 2023
CFD units and mutual aid were sent to the 100 block of S. Third St for a reported house fire. En route, Communications advised calls reporting fire from the back of a house. Units arrived in the area, finding smoke but ... Click Here
Vehicle accident disrupts Norland Ave commute
Wednesday, December 27, 2023
Just before 0700 hrs CFD units were sent to the 400 block of Norland Ave for a vehicle accident with confinement. Asst. Chief 1 arrived finding two autos blocking the roadway. Crews found all occupants out of the vehicles. Two ... Click Here
CFD responds to several calls on Christmas Day
Monday, December 25, 2023
CFD crews working Christmas day were kept busy with several calls. Crews were sent at 1238 hrs to the unit block of South Main Street for flooding. Crews arrived to find water flowing out from the front of a... Click Here
CFD handles vehicle accident on Wayne
Thursday, December 21, 2023
CFD units were sent to the 100 block of Wayne Ave for a vehicle accident with reported entrapment. Communications began to receive multiple calls that reported a vehicle that struck a tractor trailer. Engine 1-2 arrived on scene and found the operator of the vehicle... Click Here
Multiple vehicle accident
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
Just after units cleared from Norland Ave, Communications sent Engine 1-1 and Ambulance 1-9 to the 1100 block of Lincoln Way East for a vehicle accident. En route, units were advised of multiple vehicles involved. Ambulance 2-8 (Waynesboro EMS) was clearing from Chambersburg ... Click Here
2 vehicle accident on Norland
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
Engine 1-1 and Ambulance 1-9 were sent to the intersection of Norland Ave and St. Paul Dr. for a 2 vehicle accident. Chief 1 arrived finding a t-bone accident with the roadway partially blocked. Ambulance 1-9 arrived and handled patient care of one of the occupants. Crews... Click Here
Fourth & Queen Vehicle Accident
Friday, December 15, 2023
Engine 1-1 and Ambulance 1-8 were sent to the intersection of Fourth St and Queen St for a vehicle accident. Units arrived, finding... Click Here
Vehicle strikes building
Thursday, December 14, 2023
As units were clearing from the vehicle accident, CPD was sent to the 700 block of South Coldbrook Ave for a non-injury vehicle accident into a building. Hearing the conditions of striking the... Click Here
Woodstock Road Vehicle Accident
Thursday, December 14, 2023
Shortly after shift change, members of D Shift were sent to Woodstock Road and Clinton Avenue for a vehicle accident. En route, Communications advised of one vehicle striking... Click Here
Odor of gas in a residence
Tuesday, December 12, 2023
CFD engines and Truck 42(Franklin Fire) were sent to the 300 block of Wayne Ave for an odor of gas inside. While en route, Communications advised of an odor of oil in the home. Engine 1-2 arrived with normal conditions... Click Here
Appliance Fire
Monday, December 11, 2023
CFD units and mutual aid were sent to the 100 block of Mill Rd for a reported appliance fire. Enroute, Communications advised of a fire in the stove. Engine 1-2, Engine 1-1, Tower 1 and Asst. Chief 1 arrived, finding normal conditions... Click Here
Outside Gas
Wednesday, November 29, 2023
While Engine 1-2 and Tower 1 were handling a fire alarm, Engine 1-1 was sent to the 1400 block of Nitterhouse Dr for a report of an outside gas odor. Engine 1-1 arrived in the area and began investigating. Crews located a... Click Here
Cat Rescue
Tuesday, November 28, 2023
A phone call to HQ fire station prompted a response to the 300 block of Black Ave for a cat needing rescued. Engine 1-1 and Asst. Chief 1 responded non-emergency, where they located a cat that had slid down a 6 foot... Click Here
Afternoon crash on Lincoln Way
Monday, November 27, 2023
Engine 1-1 and Ambulance 1-8 were sent to the 1100 block of Lincoln Way East for a vehicle accident. En route, Communications advised a transport van into a fuel truck. Asst. Chief 1 arrived confirming dispatch. Crews... Click Here
Medical call turns into Land Rescue
Wednesday, November 22, 2023
Ambulance 1-8 was sent to the 200 Block of West Washington Street for a medical call. As crews were arriving they were advised that the subject was down an embankment. Both Engines and the Tower were dispatched to... Click Here
Smoke in a commercial building
Sunday, November 19, 2023
Tower 1 was sent as part of the initial assignment to the 1700 block of Lincoln Way East (Co. 7 - Fayetteville) for reports of smoke in the building. First arriving units began investigating in the large building. Tower 1 arrived... Click Here
2nd Street Vehicle Accident
Friday, November 17, 2023
As on duty crews were finishing up a station tour, a crashing sound was heard nearby. As crews were going to investigate it, they were dispatched to the intersection of 2nd Street and King Street. Crews located one vehicle in.... Click Here
Property damage accident
Wednesday, November 1, 2023
While units were operating on Lincoln Way, Engine 1-2 was sent to the 900 block of Norland Ave, assisting the Police Dept with a property damage accident. Communications advised that a vehicle had struck the.... Click Here
CO in an apartment Building
Wednesday, November 1, 2023
Engine 1-1 and Tower 1 were sent to the 500 block of Lincoln Way East for a CO activation. Enroute, Communications advised the building owner reporting a CO alarm activating in the basement. Units arrived and began.... Click Here
CO in a residence
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
Engine 1-2, Tower 1 and Ambulance 1-8 were sent to the 300 block of South Fourth St for a CO Activation. Units arrived and met with the occupants reporting their CO alarm activating in the kitchen area. Crews entered the residence with meters and found readings of 50 PPM.... Click Here
Fire Alarm upgraded to smoke inside
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
Engine 1-1, Tower 1 and Ambulance 1-8 were sent to the unit block of Lincoln Way West for a fire alarm. Units arrived and began to investigate the source of the alarm. While investigated, crews located smoke in the back stairwell. Engine 1-2 and Engine 13-2 were requested.... Click Here
CFD hosts 2nd Man vs Machine
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
Members of Chambersburg Fire Dept, Letterkenny Fire Dept and Marion Fire Co, participated in the second offering of Man vs Machine class the department offered. Crews covered multiple different methods on certain rescue situations. Multiple scenarios.... Click Here
Reported Smoke Inside
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
CFD units and mutual aid were sent to the unit block of Glen St. for a report of smoke inside an apartment building. Units from HQ station arrived shortly after dispatch finding normal conditions from the outside. Crews began to investigate the report from a neighbor stating smoke .... Click Here
Park Ave Vehicle Fire
Tuesday, October 24, 2023
Engine 1-1 and Engine 1-2 were sent to the 200 block of Park Ave for a reported vehicle fire. Engine 1-1 arrived and located a passenger car with a small fire in the engine compartment. Crews deployed the bumper line.... Click Here
Reported Explosion
Monday, October 23, 2023
Company 1 units and mutual aid were alerted to the 600 block of Hollywell Ave for a reported explosion. Enroute, Communications advised of a reported explosion in the basement and were unsure what happened. Engine 1-2.... Click Here
Tower 1 assists with Electrical Fire
Saturday, October 21, 2023
Tower 1 was alerted as part of the initial assignment for a reported electrical fire in a mobile home on Mikey Inn Road. Station 4's engine arrived, locating a small fire in an outlet. Tower 1 arrived and assisted with overhaul. The .... Click Here
Vehicle Accident closes Route 30
Friday, October 20, 2023
Engine 1-1 and Ambulance 1-8 were sent to the 400 block of Lincoln Way East for a vehicle accident, into a pole. Units arrived to find a box truck into a utility pole with wires down across the roadway. Engine 1-2 was.... Click Here
Dual flyout from Balcony Collapse
Thursday, October 19, 2023
CFD units were alerted to the 100 block of Kennedy Street for a reported balcony collapse. Engine 1-1 and Tower 1 arrived, finding two patients that fell from a second story balcony. Two air-medical units were requested.... Click Here
Benjamin Chambers Fire Prevention
Thursday, October 19, 2023
Members of D Shift were on hand at Benjamin Chambers Elementary today to talk with the school about fire safety. The students learned about fire safety, especially being safe in the kitchen and cooking.... Click Here
Vehicle accident involving a bus
Thursday, October 12, 2023
Engine 1-2 and Ambulance 1-8 were sent to the 300 block of E. Liberty St for a vehicle accident. While enroute, Communications advised of two vehicles, one being a school bus. Units arrived and began assessing... Click Here
Reported House Fire
Thursday, October 12, 2023
CFD units and mutual aid were sent to the 500 block of E. King St for a reported house fire. Chief 46 (Franklin Fire Co) arrived during dispatch to find normal conditions from the exterior. Asst. Chief 1 arrived confirming... Click Here
CFD visits Andrew Buchanan Elementary
Thursday, October 12, 2023
Members of A Shift visited Andrew Buchanan Elementary today to teach them about fire safety. After talking about fire safety, some of the students were able to come out and look at the fire trucks and learn a little... Click Here
CFD completes Man vs Machine class
Wednesday, October 11, 2023
Members of CFD, along with members of Letterkenny Fire Dept, participated in one of two Man vs Machine classes being held at CFD. This course is being taught by instructors from PL Vulcan Fire Training on techniques... Click Here
Fire Prevention Week - "Cooking Safety starts with You"
Sunday, October 8, 2023 - Saturday, October 14, 2023
he Chambersburg Fire Department is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) — the official sponsor of Fire Prevention WeekTM (FPW) for more than 100 years — to promote ... Click Here
Vehicle accident stops Orchard Dr traffic
Thursday, October 5, 2023
Engine 1-2 and Ambulance 1-8 were sent just after 1400 hrs to the intersection of Orchard Drive and Wayne Ave for a vehicle accident. Ambulance 1-8 arrived and found two vehicles, on Orchard Dr., blocking traffic... Click Here.jpeg)
Reported Apartment fire
Tuesday, October 3, 2023
Just after 1800 hrs, CFD units and mutual aid were sent to the 100 block of South Fourth St, for a reported apartment fire with entrapment. While enroute Communications advised of multiple calls reporting a fire... Click Here
Electrical odor in a warehouse
Tuesday, September 26, 2023
FD units responding to the 1100 block of Sheffler Dr for an odor investigation. Crews arrived on scene and met with employees advising of a strange odor coming from the server room. Crews located an overheated... Click Here
Odor Investigation
Monday, September 25, 2023
Company 1 units were sent to the 100 block of South 3rd St for an investigation of an odor. Crews arrived and investigated the basement area. Occupants reported smelling gas after having an alarm go off in... Click Here
Odor of Gas
Monday, September 25, 2023
CFD units were sent to the 400 block of South Main St for a report of an odor of gas in an apartment. Engine 1-2 arrived and laid from a hydrant to have a water supply. ... Click Here
Rear-end collision on Lincoln Way
Monday, September 18, 2023
Engine 1-2 and Asst. Chief 1 responded to the 800 block of Lincoln Way East for a vehicle accident. Units arrived finding two autos, one rear-ended into another. Engine 1-2 assessed... Click Here
Vehicle strikes a bridge
Monday, September 18, 2023
Engine 1-2 responded to the 300 block of East Catherine Street for wires down in the roadway. Engine 1-2 and Chief 1 arrived, finding a wire in the road and a large vehicle beyond the bridge. It was found the vehicle had attempted to go under the bridge, although... Click Here
Carbon Monoxide in a House
Monday, September 18, 2023
CFD units were sent to the unit block of Rachel Drive for a CO activation. Units arrived and began to investigate. Crews found 60 PPM of CO at the front door. Crews discovered the source to be an unlit pilot light. Crews ventilated the residence and secured the pilot light. Once... Click Here
Lincoln Way West Vehicle Accident
Thursday, September 14, 2023
Engine 1-1 and Ambulance 1-7 were sent to the unit block of Lincoln Way West for a vehicle accident. Shortly after dispatch, units arrived to find a passenger car into the rear of a tractor trailer. Ambulance 1-7 handled patient care while Engine 1-1 crew stabilized the vehicle and cleared... Click Here
Building Fire
Monday, September 11, 2023
CFD units and mutual aid were dispatched to the 600 block of Lincoln Way West for a building fire. Shortly after dispatch, Asst Chief 1 and Engine 1-1 arrived, finding smoke showing from Side A. Engine 1-1 crew advanced a handline in the front door to find fire in ... Click Here
Walker Rd Vehicle Accident
Thursday, September 7, 2023
Engine 1-1 was sent with an Ambulance from Fayetteville EMS were sent to the 100 block of Walker Road for an injured person from a vehicle accident. Engine 1-1 arrived on scene and found one occupant still inside the vehicle and confined. Engine 1-1 stabilized... Click Here
Motorcycle Accident
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
Engine 1-2 and Ambulance 1-7 were sent to the area of Rutters on Main Street for a vehicle accident involving a motorcycle. Engine 1-2 arrived, finding one motorcycle into a passenger car on Orchard Dr, just off Main St. Ambulance 1-7 arrived... Click Here
McKinley St Vehicle Accident
Tuesday, September 5, 2023
Engine 1-2 and Marion EMS were sent to the interaction of McKinley St and Cleveland Ave for a vehicle accident. Engine 1-2 arrived immediately to find 2 vehicles, partially blocking the roadway. During their size-up Engine 1-2... Click Here
Little Trojan Night
Friday, September 1, 2023
Members of D Shift, along with members of CPD, were on hand at Trojan Stadium to assist with Little Trojan Night. Youth football and cheerleading groups from the area were on hand to exit the tunnel with the CASHS football team. Members assisted... Click Here.jpg)
Vehicle into a building
Wednesday, August 30, 2023
Engine 1-1 and Ambulance 1-7 were sent to the 1900 block of Scotland Ave for a vehicle accident into a building. Asst. Chief 1 arrived and found one vehicle against the building. Crews investigated, finding no injuries and minimal... Click Here
Wayne Ave Vehicle Accident
Tuesday, August 29, 2023
Engine 1-2 was alerted to the 1000 block of Wayne Ave for a vehicle accident. The Engine arrived to find 2 autos, with all lanes blocked. Crews assisted with securing both vehicles and assessing the occupants prior to EMS... Click Here
Vehicle strikes parked car
Monday, August 28, 2023
Company 1 units were sent shortly after 9 for a reported vehicle accident with entrapment. Engine 1-2 arrived, finding one vehicle that struck a parked car. Engine 1-2 confirmed no entrapment and Engine 1-1 and the Tower were placed... Click Here
Truck takes down wires
Monday, August 28, 2023
Engine 1-2 and Ambulance 1-8 were sent to the 800 block of Cleveland Ave for wires down. Units arrived to find two power wires hanging low after an apparent strike to a pole. Bystanders witnessed a large truck that was leaving... Click Here
Reported House Fire
Tuesday, August 23, 2023
CFD units and mutual aid were sent to the 100 block of Green Meadow Ln for a reported house fire. Asst. Chief 1 and Duty 1 arrived shortly after dispatch finding normal conditions on the exterior. Engine 1-1 arrived and dropped a supply line and stretched a crosslay to the front... Click Here
CFD assists with skydiving accident
Saturday, August 19, 2023
Ambulance 1-8 was sent with units from Franklin Fire Co. (Station 4) for a land rescue in the 2200 block of Philadelphia Ave. Units arrived and advised of a skydiving accident with the subject located along the railroad tracks. Command 44 requested UTV 1 to assist... Click Here
Norland Ave Accident
Thursday, August 17, 2023
Engine 1-1 and Ambulance 1-8 were sent to the intersection of Norland Ave and St. Paul Dr for a vehicle accident. Asst. Chief 1 arrived, finding two autos blocking west bound traffic. Ambulance 1-8 arrived and began assessing occupants. Engine 1-1 arrived and began controlling... Click Here
Abandoned vehicle Fire
Saturday, August 12, 2023
While crews were participating at the Healthy Family Fun Day event, Engine 1-1 and Engine 1-2 were sent to the Pine Woods Park for a vehicle fire. Units arrived to find a burnt out vehicle that had been abandoned. The fire was out prior to arrival, but was still smoldering as well as... Click Here
Healthy Family Fun Day
Saturday, August 12, 2023
Members of CFD participated in the Healthy Family Fun Day at the Mike Water Park. Crews were on hand to talk fire safety and show off the fire apparatus. We appreciate the invitation to this event and greatly appreciate... Click Here
Wires Down
Monday, August 7, 2023
While units were operated at College and Edgar, Communications advised of a wire across the road in the 1500 block of Philadelphia Ave. Engine 1-2 cleared that call and responded, finding a wire across the roadway, blocking traffic. Engine 1-2 secured the area... Click Here
Tree down causes vehicle accident
Monday, August 7, 2023
As storms rolled through the Chambersburg area, CFD units were alerted for a land rescue at the intersection of Edgar Ave and College Ave. As units were responding, information was provided of a tree down on a vehicle with people inside, with a vehicle accident... Click Here
Engine 1-1 assists on House Fire
Sunday, August 6, 2023
Shortly after 0700 hrs. Engine 1-1 was alerted to assist Franklin Fire Co. (Station 4) with a working house fire. Engine 1-1 and Deputy Chief 1 responded with 8, arriving as the second due engine. Engine 1-1 driver laid a supply line to establish a water supply, while... Click Here
Smoke Inside
Saturday, August 5, 2023
Company 1 units and mutual aid were sent to the 400 block of 5th Ave for smoke inside an industrial building. Engine 1-1 arrived on scene and met with facility staff to begin their investigation. Crews located a small fire that was traveling up the inside of the rear wall... Click Here
National Night Out
Friday, August 4, 2023
Members of CFD had visitors from the Coyle Free Library Summer Program stop at HQ station for a tour and learning some fire safety. Thank you for having our department as part of your visits for your summer program and allowing us to show you the fire station... Click Here
National Night Out
Tuesday, August 1, 2023
Members of A Shift and Chief 1 assisted with the National Night Out at Memorial Park. Crews interacted with community members, showed off our fire trucks and handed out some goodies to everyone. We greatly appreciate the invitation from CPD to partake in... Click Here
Water Donation
Tuesday, August 1, 2023
Chambersburg Firefighters received a special water donation today. The King Street Church stopped by and delivered 200 bottles of water, each individually decorated. The Bible School program did this service project to give to local first responders. We graciously... Click Here
Norland Ave Mulch Fire
Tuesday, August 1, 2023
Both CFD Engine's were sent to the 900 block of Norland Ave for a mulch fire. Engine 1-1 arrived on scene finding a 4 foot by 20 foot area smoldering. Crews wet down the area and overhauled it to ensure no hidden fires. Engine 1-2 was placed in service prior to arriving... Click Here
Queen St Vehicle Accident
Thursday, July 27, 2023
Just before 11 Chief 1 came upon a three vehicle accident at the intersection of Queen St and 4th St. Engine 1-1 and Ambulance 1-9 arrived and began to assess all the occupants and clean up debris. Ambulance 1-9 transported one occupant to the hospital and Engine 1-1... Click Here
LUCAS Devices placed in service
Thursday, July 27, 2023
Chambersburg Fire Department was gracious enough to be awarded a grant through the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Act 10 EMS grant. This grant allowed the department to obtain 2 LUCAS devices. These devices act as another set of hands for our crews... Click Here
CFD Engines assist St. Thomas on House Fire
Tuesday, July 25, 2023
CFD Engines 1-1 and 1-2 were alerted to the 100 block of Pioneer Dr in St. Thomas Twp for a house fire. First arriving units found fire in a garage, extending into the house. Engine 1-1 crew and Chief 1 assisted with fire attack and opening up finding concealed fire. Crews operated... Click Here
Industrial Accident
Monday, July 24, 2023
CFD units and Squad 41 were sent just before 11 to the 400 block of 5th Ave for an industrial accident. Ambulance 1-9 and Asst. Chief 1 arrived during dispatch and directed in by staff to the patient. Crews located the patient trapped between a rail cart and conveyor belt. Crews from CFD ... Click Here
CFD assists on Fayetteville Fire
Sunday, July 23, 2023
Both CFD engines responded to the 400 block of West Main St. in Fayetteville for a working house fire. Chief 1 arrived on scene first, finding fire from the basement windows. Chief 1 was assigned the fire attack officer and the crew from Engine 1-1 assisted with fire attack. Crews... Click Here
Fire reported Out
Wednesday, July 12, 2023
CFD units and Truck 42 were alerted to the 500 block of Kraiss Ave for a house fire reported out. Enroute units were advised of a fire in a trash can outside that they believed was out. Asst. Chief 1 and Engine 1-2 arrived on scene with normal conditions. Crews met ... Click Here.jpeg)
Dumpster Fire
Tuesday, July 11, 2023
Engine 1-2 and Engine 1-1 were sent to the 2800 block of Orchard Drive for a reported dumpster fire. Engine 1-2 arrived and confirmed a fire in the dumpster and began to extinguish it. Crews were able to extinguish the fire before any damage to the dumpster or extension... Click Here
Fireworks Stand-by
Tuesday, July 4, 2023
Engine 1-4 and UTV 1 were on hand at the Memorial Park for the annual 4th of July fireworks display. Crews were in place by the display to provide fire protection if needed.... Click Here
Commerce St. Vehicle Accident
Monday, July 3, 2023
Engine 1-1 and Ambulance 1-9 were sent to the 400 block of Commerce St for a vehicle accident. Asst. Chief 1 and Ambulance 1-9 arrived to find one auto off the road. Crews began assessing patients and requested an additional BLS unit and 2 ALS units. Engine 1-1 assisted..... Click Here