Tag: fire
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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Early 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 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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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...
Read MoreAnnual 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,...
Read MorePittsburg Fire Department responds to structure fire at 611 West Forest
December 27, 2022
City Press Releases
PITTSBURG, KS – On Friday, December 23, at approximately 6:16 am the Pittsburg Fire Department responded to a residential structure fire at 611 West Forest Street. Upon arrival at the...
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Pittsburg Fire Department responds to residential fire at 1806 North Locust
December 7, 2022
City Press Releases
PITTSBURG, KS – At approximately 12:03 pm on Tuesday, December 6, the Pittsburg Fire Department responded to a residential structure fire at 1806 N. Locust St., in Pittsburg. Upon arriving...
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