On February 4, 1980 at 4:30 a.m. units were alerted for a fire in the First Church of God, 339 Lincoln Way East, Chambersburg. More than 30 pieces of fire apparatus from 14 fire companies battled the blaze for over four hours. At 6:45 a.m. the roof over the three story educational building collapsed. Fiver firefighters were treated and released for various injuries at Chambersburg Hospital. The three-story educational wing was destroyed resulting in $500,000 in damage. The investigation determined the fire to be a result of arson. The Church was one of five arson fires in the area in the last eleven days along with numerous other fires. The West End Fire and Rescue and Cumberland Valley Hose companies assisted at the scene.
For those of you that volunteered in the area in 1980 you will remember we caught allot of work that year especially in the first three months. It was a fun time to vollie with full bunkrooms and extra cots set up. We had people from other parts of the county showing up asking to ride and sleep in for the weekend.
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