New Bedford Fire Department to Use iPads for Inspections
It may become a new expression: an apple a day keeps the firemen away. The New Bedford Fire Prevention Bureau is receiving a $5,000 grant to purchase Apple iPads. The grant, awarded to Fire Prevention...
View ArticleBristol County Donates Goods to New York
22 communities throughout Bristol County are pitching in and donating canned goods, toiletries, and other essentials to benefit storm-ravaged areas of New York. The tons of supplies are being gathered...
View ArticleNew Bedford Fire Destroys Third Floor Apartment
New Bedford firefighters made quick work of a fire this afternoon in a multi-family home at 118-120 Clark Street. Read More|Comment Continue reading…
View ArticleNew Bedford Fire Chief Calls for Engine Upgrades
The city's firefighting fleet is getting older, and Fire Chief Michael Gomes wants to do something about that. Read More|Comment Continue reading…
View ArticleOrigin of New Bedford Oil Spill Unknown
Authorities believe Thursday's oil spill in New Bedford harbor began north of the New Bedford-Fairhaven bridge, but that's all they know about the spill's origin. The fuel spill was discovered around...
View ArticleLocal Fire Stations Hosting Open House
It's Fire Prevention Month and a number of local fire departments are holding open houses Sunday. In Fairhaven, Fire Department Headquarters on Washington Street will be open to the public from 1-3pm...
View ArticleNew Bedford Firefighters Saved with SAFER Grant Approval
The City of New Bedford has received the $12 million SAFER grant. The federal grant announced by Congressman William Keating lifts the threat of the layoffs of 63 firefighters for the time being Read...
View ArticleFairhaven Plans For Hurricane Season
Fairhaven is planning for the worst this hurricane season. Read More|Comment Continue reading…
View ArticleFort Taber Search Suspended
The search for a missing adolescent in waters off Fort Taber has been suspended, pending further developments. The search began Saturday afternoon when an adult reported seeing a boy, about 12 or 13...
View ArticleReminder: Turn Your Clocks Back An Hour Tonight
Daylight Savings Time comes to an end tomorrow morning at 2 a.m. Remember to turn your clocks BACK an hour when you go to bed tonight. That will bring us an earlier sunrise, but it also means you'll be...
View ArticleMitchell Legally Tight-Lipped On Arbitration Award for Firefighters
Next week, the City Council will take a vote on an arbitration award that will grant New Bedford firefighters a 7.5% raise over the next three years. The entire package will cost taxpayers $4.1 million...
View ArticlePolice Find Explosive Device, Arrest 18 Year Old
Fairhaven Police and the Fire Department found what turned out to be an explosive device in the driveway of a local home. The discovery was made Wednesday morning around 8:30 in the driveway of a home...
View ArticleRaft Overturns In Waters Off Fort Tabor, One Person Unresponsive
New Bedford Police and Fire units responded to Fort Tabor in the South End Sunday evening around 6pm after a rubber inflatable raft capsized at the end of the a pier near the beach-area. According to...
View ArticleCity Council Wants To Hear From Fire Chief
The City Council hopes to talk with New Bedford Fire Chief Michael Gomes about why he feels the need to look for employment somewhere else. Read More|Comment Continue reading…
View ArticleA Closer Look At Dartmouth Fire District 3 Station 1
Dartmouth Fire District 3 is the hub of the town's emergency needs. It covers almost half of the town, including the North Dartmouth business district as well as UMass Dartmouth. Read More|Comment...
View ArticleOil Spill In New Bedford Harbor
Fire officials responded after an oil spill was reported in New Bedford Harbor Sunday morning. Read More|Comment Continue reading…
View ArticleFairhaven Deputy Fire Chief Takes One Last Ride
It's a long standing tradition when firefighters retire, a final ride home on board a fire truck. Wednesday was Fairhaven Deputy Chief Donn Fletchers' final day on the job, and he was welcomed at his...
View ArticleUPDATE: "Stubborn" Fire Quickly Knocked Down Near Downton New Bedford
Four engine companies and two ladder companies responded to a reported explosion and exterior fire at 45 Richmond Street in the center of the city Friday afternoon. Read More|Comment Continue reading…
View ArticleNew Bedford Homes Evacuated After Discovery of Artillery Shell
A few moments of excitement in a South End neighborhood after the discovery of an explosive device. New Bedford Fire Chief Michael Gomes says fire crews were called to 41 Ruth Street Wednesday...
View ArticleFederal Grant to Prevent Hearing Loss for New Bedford Firefighters
The City's fire department receives a nearly $90,000 grant for new equipment. New Bedford Fire Chief Michael Gomes says it's the 7th year in a row the department has been awarded FEMA's Assistance to...
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