Tag: fire
Risk of fire rises as temperature drops
January 31, 2022
City Press Releases
PITTSBURG, KS – The next round of winter weather is approaching and with it brings an increased risk of fire. The Pittsburg Fire Department would like to remind everyone of...
Read MorePittsburg 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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Arson Arrest
September 28, 2020
City Press Releases
Released by Lt. B. Henderson PITTSBURG, KANSAS – On Sunday morning, September 27, 2020, at approximately 5:25 AM, units from the Pittsburg Fire Department and Pittsburg Police Department were dispatched...
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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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Badges and Burgers 2019
November 15, 2019
Police Department Press Release
On Friday, November 22, 2019, the Pittsburg Police Department and the Pittsburg Fire Department will be hosting the annual Badges and Burgers event. The event will be held at Fire...
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Pittsburg fire department to begin flushing, testing fire hydrants June 5
June 3, 2019
City Press Releases
Pittsburg, KS – Starting Wednesday, June 5, 2019, the City of Pittsburg Fire Department will begin flushing and testing fire hydrants in neighborhoods across Pittsburg. The fire department estimates that...
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Fire science program connects students with career opportunities
January 24, 2019
City Press Releases
PITTSBURG, KS – Local high school students got a glimpse at what it’s like be a firefighter on Thursday, January 24, during the Fire Science Open House at Pittsburg Fire...
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