Charges have been dropped against Bridgeport Fire Captain Darrien Penix who was accused in August of stealing funds from the Firebirds Society, a fraternal organization that
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Category: Firefighters
Woof On Roof–Firefighters Rescue Dog On Housetop
From Steve Krauchick, Doing It Local: A dog was rescued from a three story roof for the second time this month. A dog at 58/60
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Firebird Society’s Positive Impact Transcends A Moment In Time
The Firebird Society of Bridgeport has performed mighty community and social work since its inception in 1983. That’s the message founding members Donald Day and
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Fire Captain Charged With Theft Of Funds
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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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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