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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...

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Annual 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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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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