Greater Chambersburg Area Paid Fire Fighters Association, IAFF Local 1813

08/25/2026

8/25/26 - A-Shift - Box 1-01 - 1600 Block of Clinton Avenue - Borough of Chambersburg - House Fire

Company 1 & mutual aide responded to the 1600 Block of Clinton Avenue for a house fire.

Engine 1-1 arrived to find heavy fire from the garage, initiated the working fire dispatch and established Command 1

Crews working to vent the roof, primary and secondary searches complete, I dog found and removed, 1 patient being evaluated by EMS and fire has been knocked at this time. Crews starting overhaul operations.

Photo Credit: Paula Clopper

08/25/2026

2026 Breast Cancer Awareness Fundraiser

Proceeds benefit the Cumberland Valley Breast Care Alliance (CVBCA)!

08/20/2026

8/20/26 - C-Shift - Box 1-01 - 700 Block of Broad Street - Borough of Chambersburg - Appliance Fire

Company 1 & Mutual aide were dispatched and responded to the 700 Block of Broad Street for a reported kitchen fire.

Engine 1-1 went on the scene and reported a 2 1/2 story duplex with smoke showing from the second floor.

Crews deployed a 2 inch line and made entry to the rear of the structure to find fire throughout the kitchen and heavy hoarding conditions.

Chief 1 (Ulrich) arrived on the scene, initiated the working fire dispatch and established Command 1. Crews were able to quickly get a knock on the fire and began overhaul operations.

All residents were able to get out of the house safely prior to fire department arrival. Crews operated for approx 3 hours before going available.

08/18/2026

8/18/26 - Landing Zone - Box 1-02 - E1-2 & A1-7

Units handled a landing zone at Andrew Buchanan Elementary while the helipad at Chambersburg Hospital was occupied.

08/12/2026

8/12/26 - D-Shift - Shift Training

Today members trained on confined space rescues. Members practiced lowering a rescuer down in to a confined space and different methods to rescue a victim. Members also practiced non-entry and entry rescue methods. Members utilized different methods for a high point between a tripod and the aerial ladder. Thank you to the wastewater department for the use of a manhole.

08/12/2026

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Dunmore Residents please see below statement.

08/12/2026

Day 3 of the 58th IAFF Biennial Convention - President McNew & Vice-President Birgfeld continue working to represent the Members of Greater Chambersburg Area Paid Fire Fighters Association, IAFF Local 1813 on the convention floor

08/10/2026

President McNew & Vice-President Birgfeld are currently representing Greater Chambersburg Area Paid Fire Fighters, IAFF Local 1813 at the 58th Convention of the International Association of Fire Fighters in Arlington, Texas