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CFD Hosts Monthly Safety Day Friday, February 23, 2018 The Chambersburg Fire Department will host a monthly safety day at 130 North Second Street on the first Saturday of every month through 2018. Car Seat checks/installs are based on car seat availability. Read more |
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CFD is Hiring Thursday, March 1, 2018 The Borough of Chambersburg is currently hiring part-time Firefighter/EMT-B employees. Firefighter/EMT-B employees will be responsible for firefighting and fire prevention activities in protecting life and property; Read more |
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CFD Assists New Franklin Fire Dept. Wednesday, July 11, 2018 A call was dispatched at 11:00 a.m. for a reported house fire at 2643 New Franklin Road, Company 17's first due. Engine 1-2 arrived directly behind Read more |
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Smoke Inside Hampton Inn Tuesday, July 10, 2018 CFD was alerted at 10:22 a.m. to Hampton Inn, a New Franklin Fire Department first due box area, for smoke inside the building. Engine 1-1, Engine 1-4, Duty 1, and Chief 1 were first arriving Read more |
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Truck 1 Continues to Serve Tuesday, July 10, 2018 After over 20 years of service to the Borough of Chambersburg and surrounding municipalities, Truck 1 rolled out of Headquarters’ Station for the final time today. Read more |
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Smoke Inside a Home on Liberty St Tuesday, July 10, 2018 The box for smoke inside a residence was dispatched at 4:36 a.m. to 377 East Liberty sending CFD and surrounding units. Engine 1-4 was the first to arrive to find Read more |
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Brush Fire at 22 Saint Paul Dr Monday, July 9, 2018 A brush fire at 22 Saint Paul Drive, Summit Health Building 1, sent fire units out around 1:30 p.m. Chief 1 and Engine 1-1 arrived to find building Read more |
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Dumpster Fire at 1285 Progress Rd Saturday, July 7, 2018 Just before midnight, Engine 1-4 and Ambulance 1-8 were dispatched to 1285 Progress Road for a possible dumpster fire. Engine 1-4 arrived to find a working dumpster Read more |
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Fireworks at Memorial Park Saturday, July 7, 2018 CFD assisted with safety standby for the fireworks crew as well as for visitors of the wonderful fireworks event held by the 21 Day Retreat. Thousands ascend on Memorial Park Read more |
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Dog Days of Summer Friday, July 6, 2018 This time of year, as temperatures hover above 90 degrees, remember to never leave your loved one in the vehicle for any amount of time. Keep them cool Read more |
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MVA at Parkwood/Sunbrook Drives Thursday, July 5, 2018 At 11:54 a.m., Engine 1-1 and Ambulance 1-8 were dispatched to the intersection of Parkwood Drive and Sunbrook Drive for an auto accident. Crews arrived to find two vehicles, Read more |
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Grant Funds Provide Rescue Equipment Wednesday, June 13, 2018 Today the Department received the order for additional rescue equipment that was purchased on the State Fire Commissioner's grant. This equipment will be vital to assist Read more |
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Fuel Spill at 251 E Washington St Sunday, June 3, 2018 CFD units were alerted for a fuel spill at 251 East Washington Street and found an estimated 20 gallons of spilled gasoline. Crews from Engine 1-2, Tower 1 and Ambulance 1-9 Read more |
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CFD Attends PPL Electric Safety Thursday, May 31, 2018 CFD Members attended invaluable electrical safety training provided by the Borough Electric Department and PPL Electric. Borough crews went through ten scenarios Read more |
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25 Years of Service Recognized Thursday, May 24, 2018 At a recent event hosted by the Health Federation during EMS Week, FF/EMT Ed Royer received his 25-year service award as a Pennsylvania EMT. Read more |
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CFD Rescues Eight Furry Friends Wednesday, May 16, 2018 This time of year, crews are kept busy with saving lives of a different size and shape. With the rains of Spring come little ducklings that sometimes have a difficult time finding their way to the stream Read more |
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Smoke Reported at Ventura Foods Thursday, May 10, 2018 The box alarm was sounded for 1501 Orchard Drive, Ventura Foods, for smoke in the building. Initial reports to dispatch reported a fire in the shipping area. Read more |
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Auto Fire at 200 Block East Washington St. Tuesday, May 1, 2018 An early afternoon call to dispatch for an auto fire sent CFD to the 200 block of East Washington Street. Read more |
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Alarm Results in Commercial Fire at Big Lots Saturday, April 28, 2018 As the annual CFD Appreciation Dinner was ready to begin, CFD transfer crews were alerted for a commercial fire alarm at Big Lots, 184 West Washington Street. Read more |
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Birgfeld Graduates HACC Academy Friday, April 27, 2018 After eight weeks of intense training at HACC Fire Academy, FF/EMT Jamie Birgfeld graduated as class 59. Read more |
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Trees Down at 52 E Commerce St Monday, April 16, 2018 Torrential downpour posed a unique situation at 52 East Commerce Street. Just after 12 noon, CFD was dispatched for a Read more |
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Tractor Trailer Fire at 1819 Wayne Road Saturday, April 14, 2018 The commercial building assignment was dispatched to 1819 Wayne Road, Company 17's first due, for multiple tractor trailers on fire. Read more |
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Mulch Fire at 980 Norland Avenue Friday, April 13, 2018 As noontime traffic overtook the Norland Avenue area, CFD was alerted for a brush fire at Longhorn Steakhouse. Engine 1-1 arrived to find a smoldering mulch Read more |
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FF Birgfeld Nears HACC Completion Wednesday, April 11, 2018 Firefighter Birgfeld nears completion of his eight-week fire academy at HACC. Chief Ulrich met with him during firefighter survival and RIT operations Read more |
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Gas Odor Reported at City Hall Tuesday, April 10, 2018 Just after 9:00 p.m., a call to Headquarters reporting a gas odor inside City Hall, 100 South Second Street, sent CFD units to the scene. Crews arrived to find normal conditions on the inside of the building Read more |
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MVA at 831 Wayne Avenue Tuesday, April 10, 2018 An early evening call to the parking lot of Mario's Pizza sent Engine 1-4 and Ambulance 1-8 to the scene. Crews found that a vehicle left the drive through at F&M Trust, Read more |
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Dryer Fire at 112 North Seventh St Wednesday, April 4, 2018 At 10:23 a.m., the commercial fire assignment was dispatched for a laundry dryer on fire inside Chambersburg Hospital at 112 North Seventh Street. Read more |