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Landing Zone Wednesday, August 10, 2022 A busy day led into a busy afternoon for crews around the station. After multiple calls in the morning, Engine 1-1 started the afternoon off assisting Life Lion with an interfacility .... Read more |
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Garage Fire Tuesday, August 9, 2022 On Tuesday August 9, shortly after noon the Chambersburg Fire Department was alerted for a reported garage fire in the 200 block of North Main Street. As the Fire Chief exited the station .... Read more |
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July HAAS Alerting System Report Tuesday, August 9, 2022 Chambersburg Fire Department received their monthly report from HAAS Alert on the effectiveness of our Emergency alert system in our newest Engine. For the month of July 2022, 455 drivers were alerted of a Chambersburg Fire Department vehicle approaching .... Read more |
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House Fire Thursday, August 8, 2022 At 1:15 P.M., the Chambersburg Fire Department was alerted to 300 block of Glen Street in the Borough of Chambersburg, for a reported house on fire. While units were responding, Franklin County 911 Center advised that multiple calls .... Read more |
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New portables provide added safety to FF's Thursday, August 4, 2022 28 new portable radios were placed in service today by the department. These radios will replace our aging fleet of radios that were 15 years old and no longer able to be repaired. These radios provide many added .... Read more |
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Reported Building Fire Thursday, July 30, 2022 Company 1 units and mutual aid were alerted to the 1000 block of Wayne Ave for a reported building fire. While units were responding, Franklin County DES advised of smoke coming from a cooler in the store.... Read more |
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Crews receive Clinical Save Award Wednesday, July 29, 2022 FF/EMT Eric Houston and FF/EMT Charles Tatch received a Clinical Save Award today on behalf of the Emergency Health Services Federation and PA Dept of Health. This award is presented to EMS crews that resuscitate.... Read more |
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Small fire discovered in Sheffler Ave building Tuesday, July 28, 2022 CFD units and mutual aid were sent to the 1000 block of Sheffler Dr for a report of smoke in the building. DUty 1 arrived on scene during dispatch to find a large multi-use warehouse.... Read more |
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Smoke odor in an Apt Building Sunday, July 24, 2022 Company 1 units were sent to the 100 block of South Main St. for an odor of smoke in an apartment building. Enroute, crews were advised that a tenant smelled smoke and had an alarm sounding .... Read more |
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Mulch Fire Saturday, July 23, 2022 Engine 1-1 and Engine 1-2 were sent to the 400 block of Gateway Ave for a mulch fire. Engine 1-1 arrived, finding a 10' by 10' area burning. Crews were able.... Read more |
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CFD Engine's assist on Mulch Fire Thursday, July 21, 2022 As Engine 1-2 and Ambulance 1-8 were clearing from an outside gas odor call in the 1000 block of Wayne Ave, Franklin County DES sent the 1st alarm assignment to the 1100 Block of Wayne Rd for a reported electrical.... Read more |
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Appliance Fire Thursday, July 21, 2022 Company 1 units and mutual aid were sent to the 1400 block of Philadelphia Ave for a report of an appliance on fire in a nursing home. Asst. Chief 1 arrived immediately after dispatch.... Read more |
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2nd Annual CPD Splash Night Wednesday, July 20, 2022 On duty staff were in attendance of the 2nd Annual Splash Night, hosted by Chambersburg Police Dept. The night had a great showing from the public and allowed.... Read more |
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Vehicle into the Building Friday, July 1, 2022 HQ Station units and Asst. Chief 1 responded to the 700 block of Bassett Dr for a vehicle accident, with a vehicle into a building. Engine 1-1 arrived, finding a single vehicle up against the building.... Read more |
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LWW Dumpster Fire Tuesday, June 28, 2022 Both CFD Engine's were sent to the rear of 72 Lincoln Way West for a dumpster fire. Shortly after dispatch, Asst Chief 1 arrived, finding a small dumpster smoking. Engine 1-1..... Read more |
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CO Emergency at Kohls Thursday, June 23, 2022 At 9:34 am, Penn State Health EMS department responded to 955 Norland Avenue, Kohls, for the report of an unconscious patient. That EMS unit arrived on the scene at 9:38 am.... Read more |
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Norland Ave Vehicle Accidents Wednesday, June 22, 2022 Engine 1-1 and Ambulance 1-8 were out the door around 1339 hrs for a reported vehicle accident in the 600 block of Norland Ave. Units arrived, find two autos in the roadway..... Read more |
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Martina Dr House Fire Wednesday, June 22, 2022 CFD and mutual aid units were sent just before shift change to the 400 block of Martina Dr for a reported house fire. Duty 1 arrived with smoking showing to the rear.... Read more |
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CFD assists on New Franklin Rd Fire Monday, June 20, 2022 Both CFD Engine's were alerted for a reported House Fire on New Franklin Rd. Company 17 units arrived first finding fire on the exterior of the house. Both CFD engines arrived next,.... Read more |
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Vehicle Accident with possible entrapment Monday, June 20, 2022 Company 1 units were sent shortly after shift change for a vehicle accident with possible entrapment. HQ station units arrived quickly and found there to be no entrapment..... Read more |
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Battery Fire in a Hotel Saturday, June 18, 2022 CFD units and mutual aid were sent to the 1000 block of Wayne Ave for reported smoke inside a hotel. Crews investigated and found a cell phone battery that had caught fire and ignited some carpet. The fire was out upon arrival,.... Read more |
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Wayne Ave Vehicle Accident Thursday, June 16, 2022 Engine 1-2 and Chief 1 responded to the 500 block of Wayne Ave for a two vehicle accident. Engine 1-2 arrived, finding two.... Read more |
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Stove Fire Sunday, June 5, 2022 Chambersburg Units and mutual aid were alerted around 1335 hrs to the 200 block of West Queen Street for a possible house fire. FIrst arriving units found smoke coming from the front door of a house. Asst. Chief 1 found a pan on fire on the 1st floor. .... Read more |
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Outside Fire Sunday, June 5, 2022 Both CFD Engine's were alerted to Wayne Ave, to the rear of Wendys for an unknown outside fire. Engine 1-2 arrived, and found a large brush pile on fire to the rear of a building on Sheller Ave. Crews extinguished the fire. Units were assisted .... Read more |
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King St & Hood St Vehicle Accident Friday, June 3, 2022 Engine 1-1, along with Ambulance 106 and Ambulance 7-9 were sent to the intersection of King St and Hood St for a Vehicle Accident. Chief 1 arrived and found two autos, off the roadway. Engine 1-1 crew triaged patients and contained fluid leaks.... Read more |
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Reported House Fire Friday, June 3, 2022 Company 1 and mutual aid units were alerted to the 400 block of W Queen St for a reported House Fire. Enroute, Communication advised a passerby reported a porch on the front of a house was on fire. Shortly after dispatch Chief 1 arrived.... Read more |
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Monthly HAAS Report Tuesday, May 31, 2022 Chambersburg Fire Dept. received their monthly report from HAAS Alert on the effectiveness of our Emergency alert system in our newest Engine. For the month of May, 301 drivers were alerted of the Engine approaching them or them approaching the Engine on an emergency.... Read more |
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Carbon Monoxide in a residence Tuesday, May 31, 2022 A call to HQ station prompted a response to Fifth Ave to investigate a Carbon Monoxide detector going off. Tower 1 with 2 responded to investigate and while speaking with the property owner the Carbon Monoxide meter began showing reading of CO.... Read more |
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S. Main St. Vehicle Accident Monday, May 23, 2022 Units were sent to the 1000 block of S. Main St. this morning for a 2 vehicle accident. Asst. Chief 1 arrived, finding two autos off the roadway. Engine 1-1 arrived, blocking the scene and handling hazard control. Ambulance 1-9 and Ambulance 1-8 both handled patient care and... Read more |
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CFD talks with US Naval Sea Cadet Corp. Sunday, May 22, 2022 Units from HQ station were out at the Marine Corp League parking lot discussing the job of a firefighter and the equipment we operate with cadets from the US Naval Sea Cadet Corp. The group even were able to see how... Read more |
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Vehicle Accident with Entrapment Thursday, May 19, 2022 Company 1 units were sent around 1414 hrs for a vehicle accident with reported entrapment at the 1600 block of Orchard Dr. While units were responding, Franklin County 911 reported CPD on scene confirmed... Read more |
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Star of Life Award Thursday, May 19, 2022 Chambersburg Fire Dept members Tony Albright and Scott McNew were present at the Pa State Capitol today being recognized with EMS providers from across the Commonwealth for achieving... Read more |
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Cub Scout Pack 128 tours HQ Fire Station Tuesday, May 17, 2022 The on duty crew at HQ station had a group of special visitors. Cub Scout Pack 128 visited the station to tour the station, talk about fire safety and look at the fire apparatus. They also got to learn... 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 |