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130 N Second St.
Chambersburg, PA 17201
717-263-5872 Tel
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Current Statistics
| 2023 | |
|---|---|
| BLS Calls | 708 |
| Fire Calls | 198 |
| 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
Thursday, March 16, 2023
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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Saturday, March 11, 2023
Engine 1-1 and Ambulance 1-7 were sent to the unit block of South Third Street for a vehicle accident. Units arrived with two vehicles in the roadway. Engine 1-1 secured the vehicles while Ambulance 1-7 handled patient care. ... Read more
Friday, March 3, 2023
Shortly after clearing a fire alarm on Gateway Dr, CFD units were sent to the intersection of Fourth St and Washington St for a vehicle fire. Being a block away, Tower 1 added themselves to the call and arrived... Read more
Friday, March 3, 2023
CFD members and volunteers with the American Red Cross spent Friday afternoon canvassing the area of Sanibel Ln, Orchard Dr and Stouffer Ave installing free smoke alarms. Both entities have worked cooperatively for several years now with ensuring all Borough residents... Read more
Wednesday, March 1, 2023
Just before 5:30 crews were sent to the 1000 block of Orchard Drive for a reported vehicle fire. Engine 1-2 arrived on scene and stretched a crosslay. Engine 1-1 arrived and their crew assisted Engine 1-2 with fire attack. Crews extinguished the fire with little extension into... Read more
Friday, February 24, 2023
Engine 1-1 and Tower 1 were sent to the 3000 block of Mercersburg Road as part of the 2nd alarm assignment. Units from Company 9 had arrived with a well advanced fire, prompting the need for additional units. Tower 1 arrived and was positioned on Side A. Crews utilized their master stream device... Read more
Friday, February 17, 2023
Engine 1-2 and Ambulance 1-9 were sent to the 300 block of East Washington St for a reported property damage accident. Engine 1-2 arrived on scene finding a vehicle that had struck a house with no injuries. Crews checked the stability of the home and ensured all occupants were out of the home.... Read more
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Friday, February 17, 2023
Tower 1 was alerted to fill the assignment for a House Fire with entrapment to the 1000 block of Willowbrook Dr in Station 4's first due. Tower 1 arrived and quickly went to work throwing ladders to all sides of the building for additional access points. The crew stood by for a short time.... Read more
Friday, February 17, 2023
A phone call to HQ fire station sent crews to the area of 72 Lincoln Way West for a cat in distress. A Postal Carrier spotted the cat along the creek with no accessible area to free itself. Crews formulated a plan to access the cat. Crews accessed over a concrete wall to the area and utilized a ladder.... Read more
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Friday, February 17, 2023
Engine 1-2 and Ambulance 1-8 were sent to the intersection of McKinley St and Fairground Ave for a two vehicle accident. Untis arrived, finding two autos with the roadway partially blocked. Ambulance 1-8 assessed all occupants finding no injuries. Engine 1-2 cleared debris and blocked.... Read more
Wednesday, February 15, 2023
UTV 1 was requested to assist on a brush fire in the area of the 11000 block of Timber Ridge Road, Needmore. Utility 1 and UTV 1 responded with two personnel. Upon arrival on scene, Command 55 assigned UTV to assist with fire attack on the right flank of the fire. The crew operated.... Read more
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Thursday, February 9, 2023
Company 1 units were alerted to the 1000 block of Garber Road for a reported barn fire. Engine 1-2 arrived first, reporting a large building with smoke from all sides. Engine 1-2 crew stretched a line and handled fire attack. Tower 1 arrived shortly behind them and assisted with accessing the building.... Read more
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Sunday, February 5, 2023
Engine 1-1 and an Ambulance from Co. 100 were sent to Philadelphia Ave, in the area of Kenwood Dr, for a vehicle accident. Engine 1-1 arrived on scene with the vehicles on Philadelphia Ave. Crews assisted with assessing any patients and ensuring that no debris.... Read more
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Tuesday, January 31, 2023
Engine 1-1 was sent to Loudon St and Federal St for a reported vehicle accident. The Engine arrived finding two autos and checking on injuries. No injuries were reported and the Engine crew.... Read more
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Tuesday, January 31, 2023
CFD units were sent to the 900 block of Norland Ave for a report of an odor of gas in a business. Units arrived with the business evacuated and reporting an odor of natural gas by a grill. Crews investigated and had no odors. Utilized several meters to assess the building.... Read more
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Saturday, January 28, 2023
Engine 1-1 and Ambulance 1-7 were sent to the intersection of King St and Hood St for a vehicle accident. Crews arrived to find the roadway partially blocked and increased traffic backed up due to the downtown Ice Fest going on. Ambulance 1-7 handled patient care while the Engine crew.... Read more
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Friday, January 27, 2023
CFD units, along with mutual aid, were sent to the 100 of North Third St for a reported house fire. Engine 1-1 arrived in the area, not about to locate that address and having no fire noticeable from any residences. As Franklin County 911 was attempting to make a call back, Engine 1-2 found the fire.... Read more
Friday, January 27, 2023
Tower 1 was sent as part of the second alarm assignment to Metal Township, 4900 block of Path Valley Rd, for a sawmill fire. Shortly after, Engine 1-2 was sent to fill the assignment for apparatus that failed to respond. Tower 1 arrived and was positioned to assist with attacking the fire.... Read more
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Friday, January 20, 2023
Engine 1-1 and Ambulance 1-9 were sent to the intersection of Norland Ave and St. Paul Dr for a vehicle accident. Engine 1-1 arrived, finding two autos with the roadway partially blocked. Ambulance 1-7 cleared from the hospital and responded as well. Both CFD ambulances transported.... Read more
Monday, January 16, 2023
CFD units and mutual aid were sent to the 200 block of Garfield St for a report of smoke in a residence. Company 1 units arrived along with Squad 41 to find a residence with normal conditions from the outside. Crews investigated the building and found a furnace malfunction. Crews operated.... Read more
Saturday, January 14, 2023
Members of B Shift were out at the Chambersburg Area High School during their Hoops for Harmony event. They provided fire prevention materials to those in attendance and had.... Read more
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |