Stephen Krauchick

DoingItLocal is run by Steve Krauchick. Steve has always had interest with breaking news even as an early teen, opting to listen to the Watergate hearings instead of top 40 on the radio. His interest in news spread to become the communities breaking news leader in Connecticut’s Fairfield County. He strongly believes that the public has right to know what is happening in their backyard and that government needs to be transparent. Steve also likes promoting local businesses.

BRIDGEPORT GRADUATES 22 NEW FIREFIGHTERS FROM STATE FIRE ACADEMY

NEW BRITAIN, CT – The Bridgeport Fire Department added significantly to its ranks today as 22 new Bridgeport firefighters graduated from the Connecticut State Fire Academy at a ceremony at Central Connecticut State University in New Britain. The 22 new Bridgeport firefighters represent the diversity of the community – including the very first Pakistani-American firefighter from Bridgeport Mohammed Khan. Most of those in the class are Bridgeport residents, and some are descendants or related to other city firefighters and police officers. This new class also includes some 2nd chance individuals who had previous convictions on their records but were evaluated by a panel under the supervision of Bridgeport Fire Chief Richard Thode and the city civil service commission and deemed…

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Bridgeport News: Fire On Hanover Street

A viewer provided this video who said this home was vacant and known to the neighborhood as a "crack house" and has had previous fires in the past. 5:09am--#Bridgeport Connecticut--Bridgeport firefighters  responded to a fully involved house fire 158 Hanover Street. This structure was vacant,  however the occupied houses on each side of the structure sustained moderate damage to their exteriors.   Thanks to the quick work of the fire companies on scene no occupants were displaced and nobody was injured. Four engine companies, two ladder companies and Rescue 5 operated at the scene.   Deputy Chief Edwards along with the safety officer and  Battalion One also responded. An additional engine company was special called to the scene as a precaution but…

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