Public Safety Is a Mess in New Bedford [OPINION]
New Bedford's police and fire departments, as well as EMS, face serious problems that must be addressed immediately.
New Bedford Fire Department
New Bedford Fire a Case of Animal Hoarding? [PHIL-OSOPHY]
A fire broke out Sunday at a New Bedford residence that had 60 cats living in it. Was this a case of animal hoarding?
New Bedford Fire Hospitalizes Three People, 34 Cats Killed
Three people were rescued and 34 cats died in a fire this morning on County Street in New Bedford. Another 26 cats were pulled from the fire and resuscitated.
Fire Destroys Palmer Street Home
A fire at a home on Palmer Street in New Bedford led to one resident being transported by EMS to St. Luke's Hospital for evaluation.
New Bedford Fire Department's Next 'Quint' Truck Arrives
The new-to-New Bedford 'quint' fire apparatus has arrived in the city.
Morad: New Bedford Firefighters 'Supposedly' Working [OPINION]
New Bedford City Councilor Linda Morad's choice of words appears to be an intentional slight against New Bedford firefighters, writes Marcus Ferro.
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.
Dunn Proposes Critical Public Safety Legislation [OPINION]
Listen as New Bedford City Councilor Hugh Dunn joins Marcus Ferro to talk about the three motions he has filed dealing with the police and fire departments.
Mitchell Will Pursue SAFER Grant for Engine 8 [OPINION]
New Bedford needs to keep Engine 8 in service. Applying for the grant is a wise idea, and I am glad the administration has chosen to pursue it.
A SAFER Grant for New Bedford Might Help Save Engine 8 [OPINION]
The SAFER grant, generally spread over two years, could be the best shot New Bedford has for keeping Engine 8 in service.