Category: Fire News
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...
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Fire 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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Structure fire – 722 East 11th Street
September 26, 2018
City Press Releases
Tuesday, September 25, at approximately 6:47 pm, the Pittsburg Fire Department responded to a fire at 722 East 11th Street in Pittsburg. While en route, firefighters received notification from dispatch...
Read MoreStructure Fire – 805 West 1st Street
September 24, 2018
City Press Releases
On Friday, September 21, at approximately 11:36 am, the Pittsburg Fire Department responded to a fire at 805 West 1st Street in Pittsburg. Upon arrival, fire crews observed smoke showing...
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Pittsburg firefighters take steps to honor fallen heroes
September 6, 2018
City Press Releases
Members of the Pittsburg Fire Department will honor fallen heroes during the 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb on Saturday, September 8, in Wichita, Kansas. Firefighters will climb in honor of the...
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Structure Fire at 410 E. 10th Street
June 13, 2018
City Press Releases
On Monday, June 11, 2018, at approximately 2:19 am, the Pittsburg Fire Department responded to a structure fire at 419 E. 10th Street. While fire crews were en route, they...
Read MoreStructure Fire – 111 East 10th Street
April 9, 2018
City Press Releases
At 8:53 pm Saturday, April 7, the City of Pittsburg Fire Department responded to a structure fire at 111 E. 10th St., Pittsburg. Upon arrival, personnel found heavy smoke and...
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