Fire Safety Tips for Thanksgiving Cooking
New Bedford Fire Department shares Thanksgiving cooking safety tips, including stovetop, oven, and turkey-frying precautions.
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New Bedford Firefighters Receive Anonymous Pizza Delivery After Tough Day
A simple pizza order in New Bedford turned into a heartfelt act of gratitude for local firefighters.
Woman Rescued in Elm Street Fire Passes Away
The woman who was seriously injured in an October 9 fire on Elm Street in New Bedford has passed away from her injuries.
Firefighters Rescue Woman from New Bedford Blaze
Eleven displaced, one seriously hurt after a blaze tore through an Elm Street home in New Bedford Thursday night.
New Bedford Families Invited to Fire Safety Night With United Way
New Bedford families are invited to a United Way and Fire Department safety night with tours, trucks, and fire safety education.
Property Owners Held in Contempt for Fire Safety
New Bedford property owners were found in contempt after not complying with court-ordered fire watch, raising safety concerns in city neighborhoods.
New Bedford Firefighters Give Local Bus Stop a Makeover
New Bedford Firefighters restore worn neighborhood bus stop bench, giving students a refreshed place to wait for the school bus before the academic year begins.
New Bedford Fire Department Responds to Terrifying Carbon Monoxide Alarm
A terrifying morning CO alert turned out to be a glitch, but the empathy and reassurance from New Bedford firefighters left a lasting impact.
Honoring a Local Hero With Every Swing
Honoring Eric Fernandes, a fallen New Bedford firefighter, with a golf tournament funding scholarships for firefighters' children.
Longtime Firefighter Becomes New Bedford Chief
Brian Medeiros appointed New Bedford Fire Chief, bringing nearly 30 years of firefighting experience and leadership to the NBFD.