Tag: fire
Fire Department Deputy Chief selected
April 22, 2026
Fire News
The Pittsburg Fire Department selected Matthew Claibourn as its new Deputy Fire Chief and Fire Marshal. Claibourn has recently started his new role with the fire department. Claibourn has spent...
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Early‑morning fire damages vacant home
April 21, 2026
Fire News
At 1:30 a.m. on April 21, the Pittsburg Fire Department responded to a fire in the 400 block of West 7th Street. The initial crew arrived within four minutes of...
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No injuries from fire on Woodland St.
April 14, 2026
Fire News
On April 14, at approximately 5 a.m., the Pittsburg Fire Department responded to a structure fire at 612 N. Woodland in Pittsburg. There were two occupants, and neither was injured....
Read MoreNo damage to store after storage fire
February 13, 2026
Fire News
On Feb. 12, at approximately 9:30 p.m., the Pittsburg Fire Department responded to a fire at Tractor Supply located at 115 E 28th St, Pittsburg. Upon arrival, firefighters witnessed a...
Read MoreFire quickly extinguished, no injuries
February 6, 2026
Fire News
On Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026, at approximately 4:30 p.m., the Pittsburg Fire Department responded to a structure fire at 609 E. 24th St., Pittsburg. Upon arrival, smoke was witnessed coming...
Read MoreStructure fire on Locust, no injuries
February 2, 2026
Fire News
At 2:10 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 1, the Pittsburg Fire Department received a report of a structure fire at 308 S. Locust. The Pittsburg Police Department and Pittsburg Fire Department...
Read MoreFire 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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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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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....
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