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FF/EMT Application deadline June 3rd, 2022 by 4:00 PM Thursday, March 14, 2022 The Chambersburg Fire Department is currently accepting applications to develop a certified list for Entry Level Firefighter/EMT to fill current vacancies. Don't miss this exciting opportunity and apply today!... Read more |
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EMS Week Proclamation
Wednesday, May 11, 2022 Members of Chambersburg Fire Dept were in attendance at the Franklin County Commissioners meeting as they signed a proclamation making the week of May 15th through the 21st as EMS Week. This year's theme for EMS week is "EMS: Rising to the Challenge". EMS as a whole ... Read more |
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Special visitor to the "Southside" Wednesday, May 11, 2022 Tonight Firefighters McNew & Shatzer had a visit from a very special visitor. 1 year ago Easton suffered a critical medical event in which Firefighters Shatzer & McNew responded to, ultimately resuscitating little Easton. Today is Easton’s 1st Birthday and ... Read more |
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Small Outside Fire Tuesday, May 10, 2022 Company 1 units responded to the Borough's Electric Generating Plant on Sheffler Dr for a reported fire outside the building. Engine 1-1 arrived, meeting with Electric Dept staff, finding no active fire but smoke from one... Read more |
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Brush Fire Tuesday, May 10, 2022 Engine 1-1 and ENgine 1-2 were sent to the 500 block of Gateway Ave for a Brush fire. Engine 1-1 arrived and found a mulch bed on fire... Read more |
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Nitterhouse Dr. Building Fire Thursday, May 5, 2022 Company 1 units and mutual aid were sent to 1480 Nitterhouse Dr. for a reported building fire shortly before 1 PM. Communications advised enroute of a call from the establishment reporting a fire on... Read more |
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Cadet O'Donnell nears Graduation Wednesday, May 4, 2022 New Chambersburg Firefighter, Trever O'Donnell, has spent his last week in the Fire Academy during live fire evolutions. This ensures these new firefighters are comfortable in... Read more |
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International Firefighters Day Wednesday, May 4, 2022 May 4 is International Firefighters' Day. This special event memorializes a fatal event in which 5 volunteers from the Geelong West Fire Brigade in Australia lost their lives while.... Read more |
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Recognition on International Firefighters Day Wednesday, May 4, 2022 On duty crews had several vitistors today recognizing our crews on International Firefighters Day. Phi Alpha Social Work Honor Society of Shippensburg University and residents.... Read more |
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Stove Fire Tuesday, May 3, 2022 As the evening rush hour set in around Chambersburg, CFD units and mutual aid were alerted to a reported House Fire in the 200 block of Larch Ave. Communications advised Chief 1 of a .... Read more |
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Engine 1-1 handles duck rescue Monday, May 2, 2022 Engine 1-1 was alerted by Franklin County 911 for a non-emergency public service in the 200 block of Roland Ave. A neighbor called stating there were several baby ducks that had .... Read more |
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Tractor Trailer strikes bridge Monday, May 2, 2022 Engine 1-1 and Ambulance 1-8 were sent to the 500 block of Norland Ave. for a vehicle accident. Enroute, they were advised of a tractor trailer that struck the bridge and was stuck .... Read more |
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Lincoln Way Vehicle Accident Monday, May 2, 2022 Engine 1-1 and Ambulance 1-8 were sent to the Intersection of Third St and Lincoln Way for a reported vehicle accident. Units arrived finding a vehicle that .... Read more |
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Main St Vehicle Accident Sunday, May 1, 2022 Engine 1-2 and Ambulance 1-8 were sent to the 500 block of S Main St. Engine 1-2 arrived, finding a vehicle had traveled the wrong way on Main St and striking a sign that.... Read more |
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First month with HAAS Alert system Sunday, May 1, 2022 The month of April was the first full month for Engine 1-2 being in service and the HAAS Alert system being in operation. Every month a report is received to provide.... Read more |
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HQ Station assist on Barn fire Saturday, April 30, 2022 Crews were sent to Greene Township for a Barn Fire in the 100 block of Musser Road. Engine 1-1 with 4 and Tower 1 with 3 were dispatched as .... Read more |
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Visit from Congressman Joyce Wednesday, April 20, 2022 Chambersburg Fire Dept had a visit from Congressman Dr. John Joyce today while he was in the area to discuss the Fire and EMS operations in Chambersburg. Chief Ulrich spent time.... Read more |
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Lithium Ion Battery Fire Safety Tuesday, April 11, 2022 Lithium ion batteries supply power to many kinds of devices including smartphones, laptops, scooters, e-cigarettes, smoke alarms, toys, and even cars. Take care when using them. In rare cases, they can cause a fire or explosion.... Read more |
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New Duty Vehicle Tuesday, April 5, 2022 The Chambersburg Fire Dept recently placed in service a new 2021 Ford F150 Interceptor vehicle, replacing our Ford Expedition duty vehicle. This duty vehicle is assigned to Assistant Chief 1 and is a near.... Read more |
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Appliance Fire Tuesday, April 5, 2022 CFD units were sent to the 7000 block of Cumberland Circle in St. Thomas for a reported appliance fire. Communications advised units responding of flames coming from a microwave.... Read more |
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CFD Assists Co. 9 With Dump Fire Sunday, April 3, 2022 CFD Engine 1-1 and Engine 1-4 responded shortly after 0700 hrs to assist Co. 9 with a DumpFire on Letzburg Road. Command 9 special requested CFD for our larger foam capabilities to assist with bringing... Read more |
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Lincoln Way and 4th St Vehicle Accident Sunday, April 3, 2022 Engine 1-1 and Ambulance 1-8 were sent to the intersection of Lincoln Way East and 4th St for a multi-vehicle accident. Engine 1-1 arrived, finding... Read more |
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Vehicle Accident With Entrapment Friday, April 1, 2022 CFD units were alerted to the area of Hollywell Ave and Dump Rd for a vehicle accident with possible entrapment. Engine 1-2 arrived finding... Read more |
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Tree Into Apartment Building Thursday, March 31, 2022 HQ Station received a phone call on station reporting a tree that had fallen into an apartment building. Engine 1-1 responded non-emergency to investigate, finding... Read more |
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Vehicle Into Pole On Scotland Ave Wednesday, March 30, 2022 Engine 1-1 and Ambulance 1-8 were alerted to the area of 2055 Scotland Ave for a Vehicle Accident. Engine 1-1 arrived, finding one vehicle into a pole. Crews found... Read more |
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Message to all Motorists March 29, 2022 Each day, the Chambersburg Fire Department responds to incidents throughout the Borough of Chambersburg and surrounding municipalities. Many of these incidents require fire and EMS apparatus to be positioned on roadways and place the first responders in harm’s way. The department asks... Read more |
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CFD completes NFPA 1006 Training March 14th - March 19th, 2022 All CFD members took part in the NFPA 1006 - Vehicle Rescue Awareness and Operations training this week, learning and refreshing on... Read more |
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Wires Down Friday, March 18, 2022 Engine 1-4 was sent to the intersection of Eisenhower Dr and Progress Rd for a report of wires down and a small brush fire... Read more |
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Possible Electrical Fire Thursday, March 17, 2022 Company 1 units and mutual aid were sent to the 900 block of Stouffer Ave for a possible electrical fire. While enroute, Communications advised of smoke... Read more |
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Vehicle Fire Wednesday, March 16, 2022 Just before lunch an Ambulance from Shippensburg EMS came upon a vehicle fire in the 700 block of 5th Ave. Both CFD Engine's responded immediately from HQ Station. Chief 1 arrived on scene and found... Read more |
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Vehicle on its Side Tuesday, March 15, 2022 Engine 1-4 and Ambulance 1-8 started the morning out with a Vehicle Accident on Hollywell Ave. Units arrived, finding one vehicle... Read more |
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Daylight Savings Thursday, March 10, 2022 On March 13 states throughout the US turned their clocks forward* for Daylight Savings Time. Many people will use this opportunity to change their home’s smoke alarm batteries as well... Read more |
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Brush Fire Sunday, March 6, 2022 Both CFD Engines were sent just before 1430 hrs for a reported brush fire in the area of Lincoln Way East and the Interstate. Engine 1-4 arrived on scene with... Read more |
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Tower Operations Training Thrusday, March 3, 2022 B Shift was out today at the Towers at Falling Spring, conducting Tower operations familiarization. With newer members of the department, we take every opportunity... Read more |
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CFD's newest member Sworn In Wednesday, March 2, 2022 Members gathered this afternoon for the swearing in ceremony of Chambersburg newest Firefighter/EMT. Trever O'Donnell was sworn in at HQ Fire Station... Read more |
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Busy Wednesday afternoon for CFD Wednesday, March 2, 2022, 2022 CFD crews were kept busy Wednesday afternoon with multiple responses. Both CFD Engine's were alerted around 1114 hrs to the 400 block of Stanley Ave for a Vehicle Fire... Read more |
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4th St Electrical Fire Sunday, February 20, 2022 CFD units and mutual aid were sent out again, this time for a reported Electrical Fire in the 100 block of South 4th St. Company 1 units arrived with normal conditions from the outside... Read more |
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Townhouse Fire Sunday, February 20, 2022 CFD units and mutual aid were sent to the 400 block of Lantern Ln for a reported Townhouse Fire. Enroute Franklin County 911 reported fire from the building... Read more |
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National Burn Awareness Week Tuesday, February 8, 2022 “Burning issues in the kitchen” is the theme for the 2022 National Burn Awareness Week from the American Burn Association... Read more |
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Gas leak in a Residence Thursday, February 3, 2022 CFD units responded to a reported gas leak in a residence in the 200 block of East Queen St. Engine 1-2, Tower 1 and Asst. Chief 1 arrived finding a 2 story residence with an odor ... Read more |
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CFD assists on House Fire Thursday, January 27, 2022 Tower 1 was alerted as part of the 1st alarm to 12040 Sandy Mt. Rd in Letterkenny Twp (Company 11). First arriving units had fire running the entire 2nd floor of the residence. Tower 1, Chief 1 ... Read more |
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Lunch for CFD Members Monday, January 24, 2022 The CFD were provided lunch at both stations from Veroni Cafe for lunch. This meal was graciously provided by Mayor Kenneth "Hockey" Hock and friends, ... Read more |
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Reported House Fire Monday, January 24, 2022 CFD units and mutual aid were alerted for a reported house fire to the 300 block of South Second St. Engine 1-4 and Asst. Chief 1 arrived with normal conditions from the outside. ... Read more |
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2nd Alarm fire at Copper Kettle Saturday, January 22, 2022 CFD units were alerted to the Copper Kettle on Lincoln Way East for a reported Building Fire. Ambulance 1-8 was clearing a medical call in the area and arrived to find fire from the rear and through the roof of the building. ... Read more |
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Tower 1 assists on Smoketown Rd House Fire Tuesday, January 11, 2022 Tower 1 was sent as part of the 1st alarm assignment to the 2000 block of Smoketown Rd for a reported House Fire. Deputy Chief 7 arrived with smoke from all sides and ... Read more |
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Wayne Ave Fuel Spill Tuesday, January 11, 2022 Engine 1-4, Tower 1 and Ambulance 1-7 were alerted to the area of Orchard Dr and Wayne Ave for Fuel Spill. Ambulance 1-7 arrived finding a trail of fuel traveling ... Read more |
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CFD members receive baby delivery awards Monday, January 10, 2022 Monday evening members from C Shift and D Shift were presented with delivery awards and a Unit Citation award for their actions taken to assist... Read more |
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CFD assists St. Thomas on Shed Fire Sunday, January 9, 2022 Engine 1-1 and Tower 1 were alerted with other units to the 8000 block of Fort McCord Rd for a Shed Fire. Enroute, communications advised... Read more |