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Even with shortages, New Bedford's Fire Department is in elite company according to officials. Mayor Jon Mitchell announced on Monday the Insurance Services Office rated the city as a Class 1 Public Protection community. Different factors that go into the rating include water availability, dispatch services, and emergency equipment...

The New Bedford Fire Department had to break out the jaws of life to rescue  a puppy stuck in a porch railing.

A lightning strike was reported in New Bedford Thursday morning.

// HAZMAT response on Salisbury StreetHere's a video of New Bedford firefighters responding to a probable asbestos/lead response with HAZMAT suits on Salisbury Street this afternoon. It's reported that a young man was power washing a house when asbestos/lead was discovered...

A few moments of excitement in a South End neighborhood after the discovery of an explosive device. New Bedford Fire Chief Michael Gomes says fire crews were called to 41 Ruth Street Wednesday afternoon where an old artillery shell had been found...

Fairhaven Police and the Fire Department found what turned out to be an explosive device in the driveway of a local home. The discovery was made Wednesday morning around 8:30 in the driveway of a home on Jeanette Street. According to Police Sgt...

Looking forward to tonight's big Wing Eating Contest at White's of Westport. I'll be there hosting as police and fire departments from all over the Southcoast compete in some high octane, intense wing eating. It's a free event! So stop by to see the Fall River PD take on the New Bedford PD...