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BRIDGEPORT — It’s been eight years since two Bridgeport firefighters lost their lives while battling a fire in the city, and the department hasn’t forgotten.
NEW HAVEN -- A dozen white firefighters in Bridgeport are hoping that a recent Supreme Court decision in favor of their counterparts in New Haven will boost their own discrimination complaint ...
BRIDGEPORT, Conn. (WTNH) — A Bridgeport firefighter is under investigation after being arrested in Southington on May 24. Shpresa Bungu, 40, was charged with disorderly conduct and risk of ...
Four Connecticut firefighters -- including two of Bridgeport's bravest, Lt. Steven Velasquez and firefighter Michel Baik, who perished in a house fire July 14, 2010 -- were among those whose names ...
BRIDGEPORT, Conn. (AP) -- Two firefighters died while battling a house fire Saturday afternoon, Bridgeport officials said. The two men were found unconscious on the top floor of the three-story ...
Cause of fire that killed Bridgeport mother, 3 children still unknown The first firefighter who arrived at the burning apartment in Building 12 of the P.T.
BRIDGEPORT — A local man who claims he is being prevented from becoming a firefighter because he has a medical marijuana card will get his day in court.
SHELTON (AP) -- A veteran Bridgeport firefighter charged with dumping poison acid onto his neighbor's water line has been fired. Fire Chief Brian Rooney says Edward Voccola "brought discredit" to ...
The arrest of a Bridgeport firefighter is under investigation by the city. Bridgeport city officials said firefighter Shpresa Bungu was arrested last week and the city is investigating. According ...
Four Connecticut firefighters -- including two of Bridgeport's bravest, Lt. Steven Velasquez and firefighter Michel Baik, who perished in a house fire July 14, 2010 -- were among those whose names ...