A Bridgeport Fire Captain has been arrested for allegedly stealing funds from the Firebirds Society, a fraternal organization that fights for the rights of minority
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Category: Firefighters
Police Seek Assistance In Hit-And-Run Of City Firefighter
Police Department news release regarding off-duty firefighter Eric McCalla: On June 28, 2019 at approximately 11:18 pm, Bridgeport Patrol Officers responded to the scene of
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Family Seeks Justice For Firefighter Struck By Hit-And-Run Driver
News 12 reporter Frank Recchia provides an update on Bridgeport firefighter Eric McCalla who was struck by a hit-and-run driver while crossing Stratford Avenue after
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Watch: Firefighters Battle Blaze In North End
From Steve Krauchick, Doing It Local: Firefighters just finished battling a fire on Kossuth Street when they were called out to another fire on Savoy
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Off-Duty Firefighter Victim Of Hit-And-Run
From Tara O’Neill, CT Post: An off-duty city firefighter sustained serious injuries during a hit-and-run in the city on Friday, officials said Tuesday. Around 11:18
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The Quest For Female Firefighter Applicants To Pass Rigorous Test
Fire Chief Richard Thode wants more female firefighters on the department. Next month the city will learn if an ongoing recruitment and training campaign will
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Look Out! Ganim Wields Sledgehammer
City government can be a frustrating drip, drip, drip. That pol wants this; this pol wants that; city employees yammering about something else; pain-in-the-ass opponents
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Physical Test Scholarships Available For City Firefighter Applicants
News release from Mayor Joe Ganim: Mayor Joe Ganim and Bridgeport Fire Chief Richard Thode are announcing today that $175 scholarships are available to cover
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