The Gettysburg Fire Department, in a cherished tradition, welcomed the newest addition to its fleet with a historic Push-in Ceremony. The event took place at 35 N Stratton Street at 7:00 p.m., when firefighters and department members symbolically pushed the new fire engine into its bay and made it available for service to our community for the first time.
A fire department push-in ceremony is a traditional event dating back to the 1800s when fire engines were hand-drawn or pulled by horses. After responding to a call, firefighters would manually push the apparatus back into the station. This practice has evolved into a ceremonial event marking the arrival of a new fire engine. Modern push-in ceremonies celebrate the camaraderie and teamwork of firefighters while honoring the history and traditions of the fire service.