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New Bedford Stabbing
New Bedford Stabbing
New Bedford Stabbing
A New Bedford man was able to make his way to a city fire station Wednesday night after being stabbed multiple times. Police say the 21-year-old victim was found outside of Fire Station 8 at 1599 Acushnet Avenue before 8:30pm Wednesday with serious but non-life-threatening injuries...
Fire Station Protests
Fire Station Protests
Fire Station Protests
A group of concerned citizens is planning to march on New Bedford City Hall this week, protesting the ongoing rolling blackouts of the City's fire stations. Due to overtime costs, the City has opted to shut down one station every day in an effort to combat a budget deficit of over $1 million...
Possible Fire & EMS Changes
Possible Fire & EMS Changes
Possible Fire & EMS Changes
New Bedford's Fire Chief says merging the city's EMS into the fire department makes both agencies stronger. At Monday's City Council meeting, the Arizona-based FACETS Consulting group presented their study of New Bedford's fire and emergency medical services...
NB Firefighters Fired Up
NB Firefighters Fired Up
NB Firefighters Fired Up
It was standing-room only at the Fort Taber Community Center Thursday night as independent public safety consultant group FACETS Consulting presented their findings after studying the New Bedford Fire Department over the past year.
Firefighter for a Day!
Firefighter for a Day!
Firefighter for a Day!
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to work in a fire station? The Dartmouth Fire Department District 1 invites you to see for yourself on Sunday, October 11th. Check out the engines, trucks, ladders, and much more! You can even ride the "bucket" and get a bird's-eye-view of beautiful Padnaram...
Five Fatal Overdoses
Five Fatal Overdoses
Five Fatal Overdoses
A recent surge in heroin overdoses in Taunton has shed light on an epidemic that has plagued the state and nation. Massachusetts Democratic Sen. Edward Markey and White House Drug Policy Director Gil Kerlikowske met with local officials, first responders and parents of addicts at the Taunton Central Fire Station on Monday to discuss how to attack the issue...
Fairhaven Firefighters Salute Matthew Rodriquez
Fairhaven Firefighters Salute Matthew Rodriquez
Fairhaven Firefighters Salute Matthew Rodriquez
Fairhaven Police and Frefighters on Thursday staged their own salute to fallen Marine Matthew Rodriquez, as the hearse carrying his remains traveled past the Fire Station on Washington Street.  The 19 year old Fairhaven Marine was killed last week in Afghanistan.  ...

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