Support New Bedford Fire Department

10/24/2026

Local 841 members were out on Route 6 today standing out in support of State Senator Mark Montigny!
Senator Montigny has been a dedicated advocate for New Bedford firefighters—delivering the $500,000 state earmark that kept Station 9 open and Engine 9 running, while consistently championing firefighter health and safety on Beacon Hill.
Election Day is right around the corner. Make sure your voice is heard at the polls!

Professional Fire Fighters of Massachusetts (PFFM)
International Association of Fire Fighters@

10/22/2026

Excellent!

A huge thank you to our local legislative delegation—Representatives Tony Cabral, Chris Hendricks, Chris Markey, Mark Sylvia, and Steven J. Ouellette—for advocating for New Bedford’s public safety.
We thank them for their hard work in securing the vital state budget funding needed for Engine Company 9 to remain in operation without interruption at normal staffing levels. This critical funding protects emergency response capabilities, safeguards our residents, and supports our members who serve our community every day. We deeply appreciate your commitment to keeping New Bedford safe!

Professional Fire Fighters of Massachusetts (PFFM)
International Association of Fire Fighters

10/15/2026

10/14/2026

🚒✨ New Bedford Fire Department ANNUAL OPEN HOUSE 🔥

In honor of Fire Prevention Week, we’re opening our doors and inviting the whole family to come out, meet your local first responders, and learn how to keep your home and family safe!

EVENT DETAILS:
📅 DATE: Saturday, October 17, 2026
⏰ TIME: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 LOCATION: So. End Public Safety Center 912 Brock Ave. 02744
🎧 SENSORY-FRIENDLY HOURS: 1:30 PM – 2:00 PM

HIGHLIGHTS & ACTIVITIES:
🐶 Meet Sparky!
🚒 Tour a Fire Truck & Ambulance
🚓 🚑 Meet members of New Bedford Fire, Police, EMS, Emergency Management, & Animal Control 🐾
💥 Live Car Extrication Demo & Stovetop Cooking Demo
🏠 Inflatable Fire Safety House
🖍️ Fire Safety Coloring Books & Life Safety Tips
🍕 Free Treats & Drinks! (while supplies last)

⚡ FEATURED THEME: "CHARGE INTO FIRE SAFETY" ⚡
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Bring the kids, meet your local heroes, and enjoy a day filled with fun, learning, and community!

10/10/2026

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10/02/2026

🚒 Save the Date! 🚒

Join us for the New Bedford Fire Department’s Annual Open House on Saturday, October 17, from 11 AM–2 PM at the South End Public Safety Center.

More details coming soon!

09/26/2026

E7 clearing several down cable wires today in district. FF Pacheco going the extra mile by clearing wires from the treetops.

09/24/2026

Just before 3:30 this afternoon, the New Bedford Fire Department received calls for a possible boat that had capsized and a passenger stranded on rocks, in Clarks Cove.

Members of Engine Company 6 deployed NBFD Marine 11 while members of Engine 1, along with the NBFD Marine Safety Officer manned NBFD Marine 38.

Marine 11 quickly located the stranded person and safely got him onboard. He was then transferred onto Marine 38 and transported to a dock where New Bedford EMS was standing by for patient care. The individual was evaluated and released.

The man had taken his kayak out to fish along the shoreline. At one point the kayak slid off the rocks and the man jumped in the water to retrieve it. The conditions did not allow this as he made several attempts during his roughly 20 minutes in the water. His kayak was recovered in Dartmouth.

This was an outstanding job by all responders especially members of Engine 1 and Engine 6, for quickly staffing and deploying our marine assets, and getting the stranded kayaker to safety.

09/23/2026

Outstanding!

ENGINE 9 TO REMAIN IN SERVICE! 🚒🚨

We are pleased to share that Engine 9 will remain open and actively serving the residents of this great city! Following discussions, Governor Maura Healey and the Healey-Driscoll Administration have committed $1.3 million in Municipal Public Safety Staffing (MPSS) funding to keep Engine 9 in service.
This victory would not have been possible without strong leadership and relentless advocacy.

We would like to extend our sincere thanks to:

Governor Maura Healey, Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll, and the Healey-Driscoll Administration for recognizing the needs of New Bedford and taking decisive action to support public safety.

The Professional Fire Fighters of Massachusetts (PFFM)for their tireless work and dedication behind the scenes to help secure this vital funding.

The New Bedford City Council for continuously having our backs, standing up for public safety, and prioritizing the protection of our neighborhoods.

Our Members and Supporters—your hard work, advocacy, and unwavering commitment were instrumental in getting this done.

Today is a great day for Local 841 New Bedford Firefighters and the residents we serve every day. Thank you to everyone who spoke up, worked hard, and stood with us to keep Engine 9 running!

International Association of Fire Fighters

Photo credit: Stewie

09/22/2026

These are the positive outcomes made possible by having all the fire companies in service and fully staffed

This past weekend, 9/20/26, the New Bedford Fire Department received multiple calls reporting a fire at 1500 Acushnet Ave., Gouveias Grill.

Upon arrival Command Unit 1 reported a four story, mixed use, residential over commercial building with heavy smoke showing on the first floor coming from the resturaunt.

Engine 8 arrived and advanced an attack line through the rear of the building while Ladder 4 made entry through the front access to the apartments above to conduct search and reacue operations.

Engine 9 arrived and quickly secured a continuous water supply for suppression efforts, while assisting Engine 7 in deploying additional hose lines to back up the fire attack and support Ladder 4 during their search.

An additional Engine Company (Engine 1) was requested by Command due to the size of the structure and the need to deploy additional hose lines to the upper floors to prevent extension. Ladder 1 positioned the aerial ladder to the upper floors while simultaneously deploying ground ladders to additional windows in order to facilitate rescue of victims or firefighters if needed.

Engine 8 was able to quickly knock down the fire with support from the other companies, limiting damage to the restaurant and preventing the fire from damaging the residential apartments and adjoining tenant spaces.

Due to the size and layout of the building, crews remained on scene for hours to ventilate toxic gases and smoke from the apartments.

New Bedford Emergency Management was requested along with the American Red Cross to assist nearly 30 residents that were displaced.

No injuries were reported and
the cause of the fire remains under investigation with the New Bedford Fire Investigation Unit.

Because of the strong work performed by these members, all tenants were allowed back in to their homes as of today.

Thank you to NB EMA, NB EMS, NB PD and the American Red Cross for their assistance both during and after the incident.