Category: Fire News
Pittsburg Fire Department responds to structure fire 1307 North Grand
May 16, 2023
Fire News
PITTSBURG, KS – On Saturday, May 13, at approximately 7:19 pm the Pittsburg Fire Department responded to a residential structure fire at 1307 North Grand. Upon arrival at the scene,...
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Taylor Cerne appointed Pittsburg Fire Chief
November 14, 2022
City Press Releases
PITTSBURG, KS – The City of Pittsburg has announced that Battalion Chief Taylor Cerne has been appointed to the position of Fire Chief for the Pittsburg Fire Department. Cerne will...
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Pittsburg Fire Department cold weather safety tips
February 12, 2021
Fire News
This time of year, it’s especially important to make sure homes are heated safely. According to the National Fire Prevention Association (NFPA), half of home heating fires occur during the...
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Fire at apartment complex leaves two injured
December 14, 2020
City Press Releases
PITTSBURG, KS – At approximately 4:00 am on Sunday, December 13, 2020, the Pittsburg Fire and Police Departments were dispatched to a four-unit apartment complex at 1602 S. Walnut Street...
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City of Pittsburg appoints new fire chief
September 17, 2020
City Press Releases
PITTSBURG, KS – The City of Pittsburg has appointed Dennis Reilly to serve as the new Pittsburg fire chief. Reilly will take over for Mike Simons, who recently announced his...
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Pittsburg Fire Chief Mike Simons announces retirement
June 26, 2020
City Press Releases
PITTSBURG, KS – Pittsburg Fire Chief Mike Simons has announced his retirement effective September 25, 2020, after 20 years with the department. Simons’ career in fire service spans 33 years,...
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Pittsburg police and firefighters surprise twin boys on their birthday
April 15, 2020
Fire News
Preston and Sawyer just turned four years old! They are both big fans of police officers and firefighters, and their mom asked if we would help them celebrate – so...
Read MoreFire risk rises as temperature drops
November 9, 2018
City Press Releases
Pittsburg Fire Department shares home heating safety tips PITTSBURG, KS – The cold weather has finally arrived, which means residents will be turning up their thermostats and using home heating...
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Pittsburg Fire Department to host fire safety activities
October 2, 2018
City Press Releases
In observance of National Fire Prevention Week, October 7 – 13, the Pittsburg Fire Department will conduct multiple fire safety activities and demonstrations to educate residents about what they can...
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Fire department offers free carbon monoxide detectors
September 27, 2018
City Press Releases
The Pittsburg Fire Department has been awarded a $2,500 Walmart Community Grant to purchase 125 battery-operated carbon monoxide (CO) detectors. The CO detectors will be made available at no cost...
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