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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Watch: Firefighters Rescue Dog That Caused Wild House Fire On East Side
This video captures the extraordinary work of Bridgeport firefighters. From Steve Krauchick, Doing It Local. Deputy Chief Buck said when they arrived on Pixlee Place,
Read moreFire Department Partners With Heralded Filmmaker To Promote Vaccination Information To Residents
News release: The New Haven-based nonprofit URU The Right to Be, Inc. is expanding its novel coronavirus-fighting activities to Bridgeport where it will be partnering
Read moreCity Police Officer Involved In Messy Three-Car Crash, Three Injured
An “active investigation” is underway following a violent three-car crash last week involving a city police officer at the corner of Fairfield and Iranistan. Police
Read moreBicentennial Interview: Charles ‘Don’ Clemons, Star Athlete, Firefighter, Public Servant
Some call him Charles, others call him by middle name Don, and still others Clem. Say hello to Town Clerk Charles ‘Don’ Clemons who’s enjoyed
Read moreFirefighters Fight Wild House Fire On East Side
From Steve Krauchick, Doing It Local Firefighters were called to a multi-family fire on the east side at Arctic and William Street. Firefighters were met
Read moreFirefighters Trained To Administer Vaccinations
News release from Mayor’s office: City of Bridgeport officials announce that thirty-eight Bridgeport Fire Department (BFD) members were trained to administer COVID-19 vaccines during four
Read moreFire Chief Thode Announces Fire Marshal Appointment And Department Promotions
From Fire Chief Richard Thode: Chief Thode announces that the Bridgeport Board of Fire Commissioners unanimously approved Alberto Hernandez as appointed Fire Marshal; in addition fourteen officers will
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