Holiday Fire Safety Tips [TOWNSQUARE SUNDAY]
District Chief Scott Kruger and Fire Prevention head Shawn Sivil come across fire safety hazards every year during the Christmas season.
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New Bedford Firefighter, U.S. Army Veteran Passes Away
In a post to Facebook, the New Bedford Fire Department says Firefighter Cory Combs passed away on Wednesday.
New Bedford Fire Department Holds Annual 9/11 Memorial Exercise
City firefighters and police officers gathered at the New Bedford Fire Department Headquarters for a memorial exercise in memory of the 9/11 terror attacks.
New Bedford Breaks Ground on New Public Safety Facility
Mayor Jon Mitchell, members of the City Council, neighborhood and civic leaders, and City officials officially broke ground on the South End Public Safety Center on Monday.
Mayor Mitchell: City Attacked by RYUK Computer Virus this Summer
In a Wednesday press conference at City Hall, Mayor Jon Mitchell briefed the public regarding the impact of the cyberattack on the City’s computer system.
City Officials Reopen New Bedford's East Beach to Swimming
The beach had been closed for portions of Tuesday and Wednesday due to a reported oil sheen in the area of East Beach.
Mayor Mitchell Provides Further Details on City Hall Cyber Attack
Mayor Mitchell says the restoration effort is “coming along” and that more details will be available as technology experts continue to address the issue.
Car Crashes into New Bedford Auto Insurance Agency
New Bedford Police, Fire and EMS units responded to Fernando Rodrigues Insurance to find a silver Nissan Altima that had crashed into the front window.
New Bedford Computer Outage Spreads to Fire Department
New Bedford Fire personnel have confirmed with WBSM News reports of downed Fire Department computers.
Solar Panels Spark Roof Fire at New Bedford RMV
At approximately 2 p.m., the New Bedford Fire Department responded to the RMV, located in the business park in the city's North End.