Tag: fire
Kidde dual-sensor smoke alarm recalled
April 2, 2018
City Press Releases
The office of the Kansas State Fire Marshal has notified local fire departments and the public concerning a recall of Kidde dual-sensor photoelectric and ionization smoke alarms. About 452,000 smoke...
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Fire department to begin flushing, testing fire hydrants
March 28, 2018
City Press Releases
Starting Tuesday, April 3, the City of Pittsburg Fire Department will conduct testing of fire hydrants in neighborhoods across Pittsburg. It takes several months to test the nearly 1,300 fire...
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Kids help fire department receive pet oxygen masks
February 8, 2018
City Press Releases
On Wednesday, February 7, The Pittsburg Fire Department received a special delivery of pet oxygen masks to help animals on the scene of house fires and other emergencies. The masks...
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Fire risk rises as temperature drops
January 3, 2018
City Press Releases
Pittsburg Fire Department shares winter safety tips Pittsburg Fire Department responded to three fires this week caused by the misuse of home heating equipment. This time of year, it’s especially...
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One person rescued in early morning structure fire
December 12, 2017
City Press Releases
On December 12, 2017, at 12:12 am, the Pittsburg Fire Department responded to a structure fire at 514 W. Forest St., in Pittsburg. Upon arrival, firefighters found the home engulfed...
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Pittsburg Firefighter responds to fire in Riverton
November 30, 2017
Fire News
Tuesday was supposed to be an ordinary day for Pittsburg firefighter Alex Stewart and his family. Alex and his wife Taylin, a registered nurse at Freeman Health System, traveled to...
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Local Firefighters Travel to Texas
August 31, 2017
City Press Releases
Local firefighters have volunteered to provide rescue operations for those effected by Hurricane Harvey. Five members of Kansas Task Force 4 (KS TF-4), including Pittsburg firefighter Tyler Johnson, and firefighters...
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City of Pittsburg Receives ISO Upgrade
June 2, 2017
City Press Releases
The City of Pittsburg recently received the results from the ISO (insurance Service Office) audit and was upgraded from a Class 3 to a Class 2.
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