Category: Fire News
Structure Fire on East Quincy – Quick Response Saves Resident’s Life
December 31, 2024
City Press Releases
At 4:05 PM, December 30, 2024 Pittsburg Police Dispatch received a report of a structure fire on E Quincy Street. The caller advised she was still inside the residence. Pittsburg...
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One Fatality in Single-Vehicle Accident at Jefferson and Rouse
December 23, 2024
City Press Releases
PITTSBURG, KS – The Pittsburg Fire Department, in collaboration with the Pittsburg Police Department, Crawford County EMS, and Kansas Highway Patrol, responded to a single-vehicle accident at Jefferson and Rouse...
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Pittsburg Fire Department Assists in Water Rescue Mission Near Toronto, KS
May 29, 2024
Fire News
Toronto, KS – On May 17, 2024, the Pittsburg Fire Department was requested to assist with a water rescue mission near Toronto, KS, as part of Kansas Task Force 4,...
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Pittsburg Fire Department Assists in Wildfire Mitigation Efforts with Kansas Forest Service
April 9, 2024
Fire News
PITTSBURG, KS – April 9, 2024 – The Pittsburg Fire Department proudly announces its successful participation in its inaugural deployment with the Kansas Forest Service (KFS) to combat a wildfire...
Read MoreAnnual Hydrant Testing and Flushing by Pittsburg Fire Department to Commence April 8
April 2, 2024
Fire News
PITTSBURG, KS – Pittsburg, April 2, 2024 – The Pittsburg Fire Department announces the commencement of its annual hydrant testing and flushing initiative, scheduled to begin on April 8, 2024....
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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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