Mayor Joe Ganim and Fire Chief Lance Edwards announced on Wednesday a tentative contract agreement with the union representing city firefighters. The contract requires approval
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Category: Firefighters
Ganim, Acting Chief Edwards Greet Fire Department Promotions
Mayor Joe Ganim and Acting Fire Chief Lance Edwards saluted promotions of two dozen fire officials at a City Hall ceremony. Promotions: Alberto Hernandez- Fire Marshal
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City Announces $1,500 Bonus Pay For Front Line Covid Workers
From Mayor’s Office: Mayor Ganim joined City Employees and Board of Education this afternoon at the Margaret E. Morton Government Center to announce that essential
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Watch: High-Ranking Fire Official Under Investigation For Alleged Sexual Assault
Acting Fire Chief Lance Edwards was joined by Mayor Joe Ganim and Acting Police Chief Rebeca Garcia to announce a high-ranking department official has been
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Firefighter Recruitment Drive Underway
The city has launched a firefighter recruitment drive with applications opening February 14. For more see here. Deadline to Apply: March 13, 2022, at 11:59
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Watch: East Side Fire Injures Two People
From Steve Krauchick, Doing It Local: Firefighters were called to a fire in the 600 block of Hallett Street. The call immediately went to two
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Ganim Appoints Lance Edwards Acting Fire Chief
Mayor Joe Ganim on Monday appointed Lance Edwards Acting Fire Chief following the resignation of Richard Thode who accepted a position in Danbury after decades of
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Fire Chief Thode Leaving Park City For The Hat City
Statement from Fire Chief Richard Thode who is leaving city service for Danbury. “It’s with mixed emotions I end my almost 34 years in Bridgeport.
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