New Bedford Mayor Disputes Firefighters' Claims About Mutual Aid
New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell said local fire union officials have been overstating the city’s reliance on mutual aid from surrounding communities.
Mutual Aid
New Bedford's Fire Department Is Too Thin for Comfort [OPINION]
New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell needs to work with the city council to identify funding sources to keep Engine 8 operational.
SouthCoast Mutual Aid Is Our Local NATO [OPINION]
SouthCoast cities and towns are committed to working together to protect each other. Local firefighters, police officers, and EMTs back each other up.
House Fire in Westport
The fire appears to be accidental and remains under investigation by the Fire Investigation Unit.
Fire Destroys Home In Acushnet
A fire ripped through a single-family home early Saturday in Acushnet, but two occupants and their dog were able to escape unhurt.
The fire at Gammons Road and Perry Hill Road was reported at 3:45am.
Fire Chief Kevin Gallagher says when fire crews arrived, the building was fully involved with flames visible from all areas of the home...
Barn Fire In Westport
Westport firefighters remain at the scene of a barn fire that broke out late Friday night at 733 Gifford Road.
According to the Herald News, the fire was fully involved in moving fast when firefighters arrived.
Around 10:45pm, there was a report of the barn collapsing and that the flames were threatening other buildings...