Jamestown City Council will hear a proposal Monday night that would speed up new housing development in the city. Jamestown Department of Development staff will present on a pre-permitting concept first to the Housing Committee at 6:30 p.m. … [Read more...]
Firefighter Candidate Physical Ability Test Screening This Weekend
The City of Jamestown Fire Department will host its Firefighter Candidate Physical Ability Test Screening Event this weekend. The event will take place on from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Saturday May 3 and Sunday, May 4 at the Northwest Savings … [Read more...]
Jamestown Deputy Fire Chief Matt Coon Retiring May 9
Jamestown Deputy Fire Chief Matt Coon is set to retire on May 9. And now, a recently passed resolution will separate the leadership over the police and fire departments. In 2002, former Mayor Sam Teresi created the Director of Public Safety … [Read more...]
City Council To Vote On HOME Program Funds Reallocation, Resolution To Separate Police, Fire Dept. Leadership
Jamestown City Council will vote on reallocating HOME program funds and also vote on a resolution to separate the Police and Fire Department leadership. Council will vote on submitting an amendment to U.S. Department of Housing and Urban … [Read more...]
Jamestown Fire Dept. Sees Reduction in Call For Service in 2024
The Jamestown Fire Department saw a reduction in the number of fires and calls for service in 2024 compared with the previous year. According to the City of Jamestown Public Safety Annual report, the Jamestown Fire Department responded to a total … [Read more...]
Program To Install 1,000 Carbon Monoxide Detectors In Jamestown Approved
A program to install 1,000 carbon monoxide detectors in Jamestown homes has been approved by City Council. The Jamestown Fire Department received $176,297 in funding from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission for the purpose of establishing … [Read more...]
Jamestown Fire Department Looks To Create Carbon Monoxide Prevention Program
The Jamestown Fire Department is working on creating a Carbon Monoxide Prevention Program. In July 2024, the Department received $176,297 in funding from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission for the purpose of establishing the … [Read more...]
One Injured Following Kitchen Fire on Prendergast Ave.
One person was injured in a kitchen fire on Prendergast Avenue on Wednesday night. The Jamestown Fire Department was called to 1211 Prendergast just after 7 o'clock, finding light smoke in the area and three occupants of the house outside. It … [Read more...]
City Deploys Second Ambulance
The City of Jamestown's second ambulance has been officially deployed. In early 2022, City Council initiated discussions about the need for additional staff and resources to meet the rising demand for emergency services, including the addition of … [Read more...]
Jamestown Receives $187,672 in EMS Training Funds
The City of Jamestown has been awarded $187,672 for EMS training. Congressman Nick Langworthy announced the federal funding as part of the Rural EMS Training and Equipment Assistance program. Administered by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health … [Read more...]
