New Bedford Mayor Dancing With the Devil Over Engine 8 [OPINION]
Before one nickel more is spent for improvements in the tourism district, Mayor Jon Mitchell must commit to fully funding public safety in New Bedford.
New Bedford Firefighters
Skill and Experience Saves Fall River Mill from Fire [OPINION]
The Stafford Mill fire occurred 33 years almost to the day after the historic Kerr Mill fire that didn't have as happy of an ending.
Chief Refutes Union Claim Blackouts Hurt Response to Fatal Fire
New Bedford Fire Chief Paul Coderre issued a statement refuting the Firefighters Union claim that blackouts hurt response time in a fatal fire Saturday.
The Eric Fernandes Memorial Scholarship Fundraiser
100% of the money raised will go to the children of New Bedford Firefighters to further their education.
North End Fire
New Bedford Firefighters are responding to a fire at Ashley Boulevard and Bullard Street. We'll have more information as it becomes available.
Sears Street Fire
A fire caused extensive damage to a three story tenement Wednesday afternoon at 5 Hemlock Street.
District Chief Scott Kruger says firefighters attempted to put out the fire from the inside, but the situation became too dangerous.
"We spent about ten minutes inside the building trying to fight the fire but it became unsafe for the firefighters...
Adams Street Fire
Prompt action by New Bedford Firefighters Tuesday helped prevent some major fire damage at a three-decker on Adams Street. The fire broke out around mid-day at 63 Adams.
Chief Michael Gomes credits a quick response by Engine Seven from the Durfee Street Station with keeping damage to a minimum...
New Contract For Firefighters
The New Bedford Firefighters Union has a new three year contract, thanks to a state appointed arbitration panel that approved the terms of the deal.
The award runs through June 28th of 2015, and calls for a 7.5% wage increase over the life of the contract...
Fire Causes Extensive Damage
New Bedford firefighters are continuing to investigate a two-alarm fire at 1487 Purchase Street.
The blaze broke out around 11am in the building housing the Lebanese Kitchen. WBSM's Dan McCready says the most extensive damage appeared to be in the living areas above the restaurant...
Truck Fire Closes Route 18
A stubborn, smokey fire kept firefighters busy Wednesday afternoon, and also slowed traffic in the city's South End.
New Bedford firefighters were called to a parking lot off South First Street after flames were spotted coming from a large moving van parked near New England Moving and Storage...