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The Franklin Fire Company has a long and proud history of serving and protecting the citizens of Chambersburg and the surrounding areas. To continue our mission, we are continually working to improve our service and effectiveness. At Station 4, we extend an open invitation to those with a passion for making a difference. We are actively seeking individuals who share our values, embody commitment, and are driven to contribute to the greater good. If you feel the call to serve, whether as a firefighter or a volunteer, we encourage you to explore the opportunities within our ranks.
To learn more about the fulfilling journey of becoming a part of Franklin Fire Company and contributing to the safety and well-being of our community, reach out to us through direct message or make a personal visit to our station. Request a membership application, and together, let’s write the next chapter in our storied history of service and protection.
Years In Service
Residents Protected
Safeguarding Lives & Property with Dedication
The Franklin Fire Company, Station 4 of Chambersburg, is dedicated to protecting life and property of the citizens and communities we serve. By providing fire safety, safety education, and fire prevention programs, as well as providing the mitigation of fire, medical, and related emergencies.
The goal of the Franklin Fire Company is to minimize loss of life and property for the communities in our coverage areas, which includes parts of Hamilton Township; Greene Township; Guilford Township; Letterkenny Townships; and the Borough of Chambersburg;, as well as assisting mutual aid area, from fires, natural disasters, life-threatening situations and to assist other emergency agencies.
The objective of the Franklin Fire Company is to perform these services in an efficient manner by maintaining effective fire prevention, emergency response, fire suppression and training.
Join Our Department!
Discover your passion for your community– choose your role as an Operational, Jr. Member, Fire Police, or Non-operational member, and join the proud tradition of Franklin Fire Company.
APPLICATIONS CAN BE PICKED UP AT THE STATION:
158 W. KING STREET CHAMBERSBURG, PA 17201
NOTE: THERE IS A $10 APPLICATION FEE THAT MUST BE TURNED IN WITH YOUR APPLICATION!
See what our members have to say..
“The Franklin Fire Company Jr. Member program has helped me in many ways other than just becoming a fireman; but making me into a leader and someone people can look up to in their community. It’s helped me attain a level of responsibility through duties around the station and while on calls. I’ve made some of the best brothers and friends being a member at Station 4. I am truly lucky to be a part of this department.”
Dylan Panfili
Sr. Member at Franklin Fire Company
“I basically grew up at the Franklins with my dad who was a member. I love the atmosphere here, great group guys and a lot of knowledge to learn from them! The Franklin Fire company is very aggressive in their tactics and well-disciplined with the members of the department when it comes to training for the future.”
Matthew Bigler
Officer at Franklin Fire Company
"Live by it. Response time are always on point I recomend this station 2 anyone who is seriously considering fire and rescue or ems as a career..."
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Operational Members (Firefighters & Fire Police)
We are always looking to take new firefighters into the organization. Operational firefighters can be broken down into two categories; interior firefighters and exterior firefighters. Interior firefighters enter hazardous environments in order to mitigate the emergency. Some examples would be a house fire, building fire, carbon monoxide emergencies and various other hazardous situations. Exterior firefighters operate outside of the hazardous structure and/or hazardous environment. Some of the duties exterior firefighters perform include but are not limited to: setting up ladders, helping with hose lines, and retrieving tools from the apparatus.
The Franklin Fire Company has a live-in program for both male and female firefighters as well. Both male and female bunkrooms have private showers and a locker room with your own personal locker(s). Free Wi-Fi, computer access, and cable. Access to a full kitchen, dining area, lounge, and gym.
Requirements to be a live-in:
- Must be an active member of the Franklin Fire Company
- You must stay at the firehouse 4 nights a week
- Assist with weekly cleaning
- Respond on calls while on station
- Age 18+
Note: Membership applications are not complete without payment of the $10.00 application fee.
Non-Operational Members
Non-Operational Members help out with fundraising, administrative tasks and community events, which may include bingos, gun drawings or helping with fire prevention activities at schools. This group consists of members who do not ride on the fire trucks or respond on emergencies but are just as vital to our organization as the firefighters. We are always looking for people to help us with fundraising, because without fundraising, there are no fire trucks on the street.
Note: Membership applications are not complete without payment of the $10.00 application fee.
Junior Members
Junior members are operational members ages 14-17. After the junior member completes the proper training required, he or she may then ride on apparatus to the scene of emergencies. Junior members are not allowed to enter any hazardous structure until the scene has been deemed safe by the Incident Commander. Junior members serve a vital part on the fireground and around the firehouse. Not only will junior members learn how to be a firefighter, but they also complete essential tasks at the scene of emergencies. Junior members are the future of our organization.
Note: Junior Members do not have to pay the $10.00 application fee.
For more information please fill out the contact form below or reach out to us at 717-263-8600!
🚨Happening Now! Multiple Field Fires🚨
Station 4 units are currently responding to 2 separate field fires. Multiple acres involved with both fires.
AppleWay Rd in St Thomas Twp
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Be safe everyone
Prayers for safety
Stay safe and Thank you
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We have officially SOLD OUT!! 🩷 Thank you for your support and the waitlist is in the post below!! ... See MoreSee Less
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We’ll try this again! The next few days are forecasted for nothing but sunny skies, wind and a high of 70°! Please DO NOT BURN!
There are currently 2 woods fires in Franklin County at the time of this post, with resources coming in from neighboring counties! E43 is on their way to Co.11(Pleasant Hall) for a transfer, while they operate on a mountain fire on Forge Hill Rd! ... See MoreSee Less
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There NO BURN BANS IN EFFECT!! Stop spreading misinformation
But there is no burn ban in effect
Are there any legal consequences for people who burn in violation of the burn ban?
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🌷SPRING MEGA CA$H BINGO UPDATE!🌷
We are down to our last few tickets for this event!! If you are interested in snagging one of the last few please head over to this link: www.eventbrite.com/e/spring-mega-cash-bingo-tickets-1266092680289
🩷If you missed out getting tickets for a larger group but want to be added to our waitlist please fill out the form here!: form.jotform.com/ffcevents/event-wait-list
⚠Do not message anyone claiming to have tickets or "vendor spots" in the comments the only way to get tickets to this event would be through the EventBrite link. No member will ever message you from our personal pages either! We are not held liable for any scamming that occurs! ... See MoreSee Less
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🔥🔥🔥Working Fire 🔥 🔥🔥
Station 4 Volunteers and surrounding companies currently operating on a 600 foot barn fire in the 4400 block of Lighthouse Rd Guilford Township.
Originally dispatched as an “outside smoke investigation”, multiple calls quickly started coming in from people traveling along I-81 reporting a large barn on fire. E45 picked up Co.8(Marion) 1,000’ lay out at the end of the lane. Once tankers arrived on scene and porta tanks were set up, 45 was able to flow water back to the fire scene. The crew assisted with fire attack.
This is our second fire of the night.
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Starting to seem suspicious how many local barn fires there were. Kinda looks like a chicken house like what happened in shipp
Good morning, this is Milkha with FOX43 News. Are we able to use these photos on-air and online? If so, who should we give credits to? Franklin Fire Company
Another barn fire?
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🚒⭐It's only March but we are BEYOND grateful for every follower of our page and supporter of our 100% volunteer department we have gained this year! We notice every like, comment, share, and follow; along with every single person who attends our fundraisers or donates to us as well! With that being said THANK YOU to our community!⭐🚒
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🔥Truck 42 for a barn in Shippensburg🔥
Last night, Truck 42 w/6 & the Fire Chief responded to the 700blk of Mud Level Rd for a chicken barn on fire. Crews arrived to a 60x400 with fire already advanced with the wind conditions. The truck worked on opening up the building and utilized to aerial master stream for nearly 3 hours. ... See MoreSee Less
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Just like the one in Lancaster county. If you don’t see a conspiracy you’re not looking.
Great job !
Weren't any chickenss still being built
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🚨Please! We ask of you…just dont!🚨
Conditions are more than prime & ready for out of control fires! There are multiple, large scale incidents in & surrounding Franklin County that have stretched our resources thin! ... See MoreSee Less
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Sad this even has to be said with the massive winds we’re getting 🤦🏻♀️ thank you all for what you do for our community!
I had to call 911 earlier today! My neighbor thought it was a good day to set his big trash pile on fire. I warned him when I saw it. A short moment later it had caught the yard on file and was headed to my property line. I called 911! I just could not grasp the stupidity! I still can’t!
Plain Stupid to keep needing to tell people over and over about outside burning. USE your brain for more than a hat rack. YOU put yourself and everybody else in harms way just because you can't find anything else to do.
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