New Bedford Fire Department

Justin Kirby was stationed at Fort Irwin in California.

Because there has been no serious pushback from the community, I have to assume that most are comfortable with Chief Coderre's plan for closing Station 11.

Kona is one of only two dogs in the entire country trained to do what she does thanks to the Bristol County Sheriff’s Office.

Local 841 President Billy Sylvia says the move will leave the entire South End peninsula unprotected.

Next month, the New Bedford Fire Dept. will end the 'rolling blackout' policy that has been in place since 2009, but will place an active engine on reserve.

Guest writer Lisa White offers some solutions for ending blackouts of fire apparatus in New Bedford and returning to a fully-funded fire department.

Anyone with specific ideas for generating money meant to end the blackouts is encouraged to come forward.

Mitchell spoke of a new, positive vision for the city as firefighters protested outside the Zeiterion Theater.

Who knows what ideas folks might come up with if only they were asked.

The Myrtle Street fire started at the kitchen countertop, according to the State Fire Marshal's office.