Fire crews quickly extinguished a fire at UPMC Chautauqua Saturday afternoon. The Jamestown Fire Department received a call just before 12:30 p.m. of a box alarm going off at the hospital. When crews arrived, they saw smoke coming from the … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council Approves Hiring Four New Firefighters
Jamestown City Council has approved hiring four new firefighters. Deputy Fire Chief Matt Coon said they still are looking for two additional firefighters, "We successfully recruited six of the eight that Council approved last year under the SAFER … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council To Review Resolution to Hire Firefighters, Six Special Event Requests
Jamestown City Council will review a resolution at their work session tonight to hire four new firefighters. The four new recruits would replace two firefighters who have resigned and two others who retired. Council also will review a contract … [Read more...]
Firefighter Injured In House Fire Caused by Discarded Matches
A firefighter was injured while responding to a house fire on Allen Street Sunday. Jamestown Fire crews were called to 71 Allen around 10:30 a.m. for smoke in a basement apartment. Fire was found in two different apartments. All residents and … [Read more...]
JFD Responds to Fire On Dearing
Jamestown Fire Fighters responded to 11 Dearing Avenue on Saturday for a fire. Responding fire crews found fire at the rear of the house from the first floor to the roof. The resident escaped safety with no injuries and firefighters were able to … [Read more...]
Mayville Man Arrested On Arson Charges For Fulton St. Fire
A Mayville man has been arrested on arson charges for a recent fire on Fulton Street. Jamestown Police report Jamestown Fire and Alstar Ambulance responded to a fire at a condemned residence at 234 Fulton Street the morning of Sunday, May … [Read more...]
Person Burned In Fulton Street Fire
One person suffered burns in a fire in Jamestown Sunday morning. Jamestown Fire crews were called to 234 Fulton Avenue just after 7:30 a.m. They found heavy fire at the back of the house on the first and second floors. A victim who suffered … [Read more...]
Bounce House Business Approved Loan To Purchase Building In Jamestown
A bounce house and Christmas light business has been approved for a loan by the Jamestown Local Development Corporation to purchase a building in the city. Fire Guys Bounce Houses and Party Rentals, LLC is currently owned and operated in Lakewood … [Read more...]
Jamestown Fire Crews Respond to House Fire on Spring Street
Jamestown Fire crews are at the scene of a house fire at 813 Spring Street this morning. City officials say the house was vacant. The house has sustained significant damage, including the partial collapse of the roof. Spring Street is … [Read more...]
Firefighter Screening Event Set For May 4-5 in Jamestown
A Firefighter Candidate Physical Ability Test Screening event is set for May 4 and 5 in the City of Jamestown. The Jamestown Fire Department, in collaboration with the City of Dunkirk Fire Department, Village of Fredonia Fire Department, and … [Read more...]
