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...]
Shed Fire Damages Adjacent Home in Jamestown
A shed fire at a Barrett Avenue residence also damaged another home in Jamestown. The Jamestown Fire Department reports fire crews were called to 140 Barrett Avenue at 5:18 a.m. Saturday morning to find two sheds in the backyard on fire. A house … [Read more...]
Jamestown Fire Department Receives Equipment Grant
The Jamestown Fire Department will be able to purchase new equipment thanks to federal funding. The department has been awarded $330,270 through the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG). The grant will support the purchase of new equipment, … [Read more...]
Mobile Lung Cancer Screening Unit In Jamestown Today
A mobile lung cancer screening unit is in Jamestown providing screenings today. The City of Jamestown, Jamestown Fire Department, and Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center announced the mobile unit known as Eddy – Early Detection Driven to You … [Read more...]
Jamestown Declares State of Emergency Over Unauthorized Camping
The City of Jamestown has declared a State of Emergency caused by an estimated 300 unauthorized people camping on both public and private land. The city said the situation has created severe impacts on public health, safety, and city … [Read more...]
