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130 N Second St.
Chambersburg, PA 17201
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Current Statistics

As of June 2023

2023
BLS Calls 3298
Fire Calls 1030
                 
2022
BLS Calls 4,941
Fire Calls 1330
Fire Drills 9
Fire Prevention 19
Firehouse Tours 4
Public Displays 14
Attendance 2,500
Child Seat Installation 112
Smoke Alarm Installation          241
CO Alarm Installations 108

News

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

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

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

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