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130 N Second St.
Chambersburg, PA 17201
717-263-5872 Tel
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	Captain Pryor Recognized Thursday, January 19, 2023 Captain Randall Pryor was presented a certificate of appreciation recently from Shippensburg Fire Chief Randy O'Donnell. Captain Pryor came upon a pedestrian accident on Sept. 27th, 2022, while off duty. Captain Pryor and several others jumped into action and assisted in lifting a vehicle off the pedestrian to prevent.... Read more
	Ambulance 1-7 Goes In Service Tuesday, January 17, 2023 The newest ambulance to the CFD fleet went into service, Tuesday January 17th. The 2022 Ford F550/Horton Type 1 Ambulance arrived in Chambersburg the week before and was prepared and licensed, ready to protect the Chambersburg community today. This Ambulance, almost identical to.... Read more
	Afternoon Vehicle Fire Friday, January 13, 2023 Both CFD Engine's were out the door this afternoon for a reported vehicle fire on Stouffer Ave. Engine 1-2 arrived in the area and found the vehicle with no smoke or flames visible. Crews investigated and found no active fire. It was determined that a malfunctioning electrical component was failing and catching fire. Fortunately the occupant disconnected the battery and save.... Read more
	Tower 1 Assist With Grill Fire Thursday, January 12, 2023 Tower 1 was sent to assist Company 7 (Fayetteville) for a reported grill fire in a commercial restaurant. Chief 7 arrived on scene right after dispatch and began to investigate. Tower 1 with 5 arrived first and Chief 7 assigned the crew to investigate and locate the fire. Crews began.... Read more
	Grandview Ave Building Fire Thursday, January 12, 2023 Company 1 units and mutual aid were out the door first thing for a reported building fire on the first block of Grandview Ave. Chief 1 and Asst. Chief 1 both arrived during dispatch to find smoke coming from the building. Engine 1-1 and Tower 1 arrived and crews forced entry.... Read more
	Power Outage Causes Alarm Wednesday, January 11, 2023 A brief power outage on the south end of the Borough activated a fire alarm on the 1500 block of Orchard Dr. Engine 1-2, Tower 1 and Ambulance 1-8 were sent for an unknown location of a fire alarm. Asst. Chief 1 arrived with normal conditions from the outside. Met with the occupants that advised of the power outage.... Read more
	Fire Alarm Upgrade To Smoke In The Building Friday, January 6, 2023 HQ station units were sent to the 200 block of Walker Road for a fire alarm in a hotel. While enroute, Franklin County 911 advised a call from the hotel now reporting smoke in the laundry room, which upgraded the assignment to Engine 1-2 and mutual aid units. Units arrived with normal conditions from the outside and Captain 1-4 found smoke in the.... Read more
	Electrical Odor Friday, January 6, 2023 HQ station received a call on station from employees at Target, reporting an odor of something burning within the building. Units responded and investigated through the store and the roof area, not being able to locate the odor.... Read more
	Warden Retirement Thursday, January 5, 2023 The on duty crew today celebrated Firefighter Marshall Warden on his recent retirement from the Chambersburg Fire Dept. Marshall has worked for CFD for 15 years as a Firefighter and fortunately we will not be losing him, as he has transitioned into... Read more
	Pedestrians Struck Thursday, January 5, 2023 Engine 1-2 and MICU 103 were alerted to the 1000 block of Wayne Ave for a report pedestrian struck. Engine 1-2, Chief 1 and Asst. Chief 1 was responding and Franklin County 911 advised of 2 people being struck in the roadway. Chief 1 requested... Read more
	Bathroom Fan Fire Sunday, January 1, 2023 Tower 1 responded in the early morning hours of the new year to Letterkenny Township (Company 11) for a fire reported out. The tower arrived and assisted Pleasant Hall and Letterkenny Fire Dept crews with... Read more
	Dumpster Fire To End The Year Saturday, December 31, 2022 Both CFD Engines were out just before midnight for a reported Dumpster fire to the rear of a business in the 100 block of South Main St. Engine 1-1 arrived with a dumpster on fire and.... Read more
	Cambridge Ln. House Fire Friday, December 30, 2022 Company 1 units and mutual aid were sent to Cambridge Lane for a reported house fire. While enroute Franklin County 911 advised they were receiving multiple calls of fire and smoke.... Read more
	Thank You Friday, December 23, 2022 The members of the Chambersburg Fire Dept would like to thank everyone that has stopped by over the last couple weeks, that have dropped off ..... Read more
	Fatal House Fire – 79 Brumbaugh Avenue Tuesday, December 20, 2022 Around 10:40 P.M, a police officer from the Chambersburg Police Department was on patrol in the 400 block of Stouffer Avenue when they noticed smoke in the area and found a garage on fire around the 100 block of Brumbaugh Avenue..... Read more
	Visit from Lifehouse Church Wednesday, December 14, 2022 On duty crews were visited today by members of the Lifehouse Church. They stopped by to thank the crews for the work they do and to drop off cookies and coffee..... Read more
	Odor of gas in a residence Monday, December 12, 2022 Company 1 units were sent to the 700 block of Norland Ave for an odor of gas in a residence. The caller reported having a furnace malfunction, smelling gas and beginning to feel ill..... Read more
	Thank you Cumberland Valley Business Alliance Friday, December 9, 2022 CFD received a visit from members of the Cumberland Valley Business Alliance today thanking first responders across Franklin County ..... Read more
	Fire alarm activation finds CO emergency Thursday, December 8, 2022 HQ station units were sent to the 900 block of Norland Ave for a fire alarm activation. Ambulance 1-8 arrived on scene, found normal conditions and the building evacuated ..... Read more
	Stouffer Ave MVA Monday, December 5, 2022 Engine 1-2 and Ambulance 1-9 were sent to the 1000 block of Stouffer Ave for a vehicle accident. Units arrived to find 2 autos with the roadway partially blocked ..... Read more
	Cat Rescue Sunday, December 4, 2022 Engine 1-2 and Tower 1 were sent to the 600 block of Orchard Drive for a non-emergency public service. Enroute they were advised that the caller reported their cat had crawled..... Read more
	Odor in a Business Sunday, December 4, 2022 Company 1 units were out again to Wilson College. Crews were alerted to the unit block of Gall Way for an odor of something burning in a building. Engine 1-1 and Tower 1 arrived..... Read more
	Smoke in the Building Saturday, December 3, 2022 HQ station units were sent to the unit block of Gall Way on Wilson College campus for a fire alarm. On arrival, crews found a smoke condition in the building..... Read more
	Vehicle Accident Saturday, December 3, 2022 Engine 1-1 responded to a vehicle accident in the 900 block of Scotland Ave. Engine 1-1 had just cleared a medical call in the area and was able to arrive quickly..... Read more
	Andrew Buchanan Landing Zone Tuesday, November 29, 2022 Engine 1-2, Ambulance 1-7 and Chief 1 responded to Andrew Buchanan Elementary to establish a secondary landing zone for the Hospital. Engine 1-2 arrived ..... Read more
	Main St. crash with one confined Sunday, November 27, 2022 Company 1 units were sent to Main Street and Derbyshire for a vehicle accident with confinement. Engine 1-2 arrived, finding two autos, with one on its side ..... Read more
	Stove Fire Saturday, November 26, 2022 Company 1 units and mutual aid were sent to the Towers at Falling Spring for a reported stove fire. Engine 1-1 arrived and secured the standpipe connections while the crew ..... Read more
	Smoke in an apartment building Saturday, November 26, 2022 Units from Company 1 and mutual aid were alerted to the first block of Lincoln Way West for a report of smoke in an apartment building. Engine 1-1 and Tower 1 arrived ..... Read more
	Gas odor in a business Wednesday, November 23, 2022 Company 1 units were sent to the 1000 block of Wayne Ave for a report of an odor of gas in a business. Units arrived and checked the business and those enar it with no odor..... Read more
	Elevator Rescue Tuesday, November 22, 2022 Engine 1-1 and Tower 1 responded to the unit block of North Main St for an elevator rescue. Crews arrived and confirmed occupants were stuck in one..... Read more
	Tower 1 assists with smoke in a building Monday, November 21, 2022 Tower 1 was sent along with the remainder of the first alarm assignment to the 100 block of Pine Grove Road in Company 7's first due for smoke in a building..... Read more
	Crews handle explosion during 1st snow Tuesday, November 15, 2022 As most of Franklin County was receiving its first snow of the season, Company 1 was out for a report of explosion in the 1100 block of South Main St. Engine 1-2 arrived ..... Read more
	S. Main St vehicle accident Tuesday, November 15, 2022 Engine 1-2 and Ambulance 1-8 were sent to the 1100 block of S. Main St for a one vehicle accident. Engine 1-2 arrived, finding a single vehicle that had ran ..... Read more
	Main St & Industrial Dr MVA Friday, November 04, 2022 Engine 1-2 and Ambulance 1-9 were alerted for a MVA. Enroute, crews were advised that PD was reporting an accident while on a traffic stop. Engine 1-2 arrived ..... Read more
	Appliance Fire Tuesday, November 1, 2022 HQ units were sent to McDonalds for a fire alarm. As units were arriving they found a smoke condition and an appliance that had been on fire but extinguished by the hood system ..... Read more
	Tower 1 assists on Building Fire Tuesday, November 1, 2022 Tower 1 responded to the 1000 block of Superior Ave for a reported building fire as part of the 44-13 assignment. The Tower arrived and was assigned by Command 44 ..... Read more