Category: Fire News
Fire quickly extinguished, no injuries
February 2, 2026
Fire News
At 10:23 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 30, the Pittsburg Fire Department received a report of a structure fire at Jake’s Fireworks located at 1506 E 27th Terrace. The fire was...
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Battle of the Badges set for Jan. 21-22
January 14, 2026
City Press Releases
American Red Cross, Pittsburg First Responders team up for Battle of the Badges event The American Red Cross, along with the Pittsburg Fire Department and Pittsburg Police Department, is teaming...
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Home heating safety tips
December 3, 2025
Fire News
The cold weather has finally arrived, which means residents will be turning up their thermostats and using home heating devices to stay warm. During the cold-weather months, it is especially...
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Deputy Fire Chief Tom Vacca retires Wednesday
November 26, 2025
City Press Releases
After almost three decades, Pittsburg Fire Department Deputy Fire Chief Tom Vacca is set to retire on Nov. 26, 2025. “Tom has been an integral part of the Fire Department,”...
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New Fire Chief announced
November 5, 2025
Fire News
With over 30 years of firefighting experience, Jack Spencer will join the Pittsburg Fire Department as Fire Chief effective January 5, 2026. “We are fortunate to have Jack lead our...
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Fire Chief Taylor Cerne transitions to Battalion Chief
August 28, 2025
City Press Releases
Pittsburg Fire Department Chief Taylor Cerne is stepping into a more hands-on operational role as Battalion Chief. He will continue serving as Interim Fire Chief until a permanent replacement is named....
Read MoreEarly Morning Structure Fire Claims One Life; Second Resident Injured
January 9, 2025
City Press Releases
At 6:07 a.m. this morning, the Pittsburg Fire Department was dispatched to a reported structure fire at 125 W 21st Street. Upon arrival, the Pittsburg Police Department had already reached...
Read MoreStructure 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...
Read MorePittsburg 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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