New Bedford Firefighter Getting Life Saving AEDs Across the SouthCoast
New Bedford Fire Lt. and paramedic Keenan Martin launched the Endure America Foundation to place life saving AEDs across the SouthCoast and beyond.
New Bedford Fire Department
City Council Budget Hearings to Begin, Fire Station 9 a Focus
New Bedford city council budget hearings begin as a $32M fiscal crisis threatens fire department layoffs and station closings.
Montigny Secures Funds to Keep Station 9 Open
Senator Montigny secures $500k New Bedford budget funding to keep Fire Station 9 open, countering Mayor Mitchell’s NBFD budget cuts.
WATCH: Dramatic Duckling Rescue
New Bedford animal control officer rescues 11 ducklings from an Emerson Street sewer drain, reuniting the duck family at Buttonwood Pond.
Major Fire Hits Sunrise Bakery in New Bedford
A serious fire heavily damaged the Sunrise Bakery on Bolton Street in New Bedford, but firefighters stopped it from spreading to nearby residences.
New Bedford and Fall River Firefighters Honored for Bravery
New Bedford and Fall River firefighters are recognized among 170 Massachusetts heroes for remarkable bravery service and dedication to protecting SouthCoast communities.
Fire Safety Tips for Thanksgiving Cooking
New Bedford Fire Department shares Thanksgiving cooking safety tips, including stovetop, oven, and turkey-frying precautions.
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.