Cause Of Saturday Morning Fire In Pittsfield, MA Remains Unknown
I've said it before and I'll say it again (probably a thousand times): GOD BLESS OUR LOCAL FIREFIGHTERS!
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The Profound Meaning Of That Weird 'X' In Massachusetts
The meaning of an "X" on a building or structure in Massachusetts is often misunderstood.
Driving around Massachusetts over the years, every once in awhile I would come across a home or a building that looked dilapidated or at least vacant that displayed a red on white "X" or a white on red "X", and I never understood what that meant...
Pittsfield Fire Department Warns Never Thaw Frozen Pipes This Way
When it comes to thawing your frozen pipes... there is a right way and a wrong way.
Two Pittsfield Structure Fires Cause Significant Damage Over 8 Hour Span
The Pittsfield Fire Department responded to Two fires within a span of eight hours in Pittsfield on Friday afternoon and early Saturday morning. The first fire occurred shortly before 4:30 pm at 176 Holmes Road, where an exterior pool shed was on fire.
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North Adams Stop & Shop Hopes to Reopen Tonight Following Gas Leak
Stop & Shop in the North Adams hopes to reopen tonight following a second day of closure due to a gas leak. According to an article in The Berkshire Eagle, a staffer told the Eagle staff noticed the leak when they walked into the store yesterday morning.
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North Adams Firefighters To Receive FEMA Grant Over $85K
North Adams Firefighters will receive a Federal Grant of over $85,000 for a new brush fire truck.
Pittsfield Fire Department Battles Early Morning Fire-No Injuries
The Pittsfield Fire Department responded to a Taylor St. fire just after midnight earlier this morning. Upon Car 2 and Engine 3's arrival, PFD found a well-involved fire to the rear of a two and a half story wood frame residence with a 20lb propane tank with relief valve activated and on fire...
Hydrant Flushing Continues Monday in Pittsfield
Week 3 of hydrant flushing continues Monday the 18th in Pittsfield. Water flushing is an important part of general maintenance of a municipality’s water distribution system.
The flushing ensures an adequate water flow is available to the fire department in case of fire, as well as residents and local businesses...
Burning Season Is Open
Burn permits are now being made available at all firehouses in the City of Pittsfield.
Fire Chief Gives Electrical Fire Safety Tips
Pittsfield Fire Chief Thomas Sammons held a press conference on Wednesday at the department’s headquarters in order to raise awareness on electrical fire safety measures and prevention.