5:55pm--#Stratford Connecticut-- A Temple Street resident called police that a dog broke into her home and attacked her dog. She has the attacking dog tied up and awaiting police/animal control. This report is made possible by:
3:02pm--#Milford Connecticut-- Today's vehicle fire is a boat in the backyard of 82 Derwood Avenue. Firefighters report the boat is fully engulfed in flames. This report is made possible by:
#Bridgeport Connecticut– Mayor Joe Ganim announced today that he has appointed veteran fire inspector Henry Polite as Bridgeport’s next Fire Marshal. Polite is a 28 year-veteran of the Bridgeport Fire Department and has served as a Senior Inspector in the Fire Marshal’s division since 2010. As Fire Marshal he will oversee a 21-person division responsible for fire safety inspections and fire investigations in the city of Bridgeport. He is the second African-American to serve as Fire Marshal in Bridgeport. Polite becomes Fire Marshal following the retirement last month of longtime Bridgeport Fire Marshal William Cosgrove. “We are grateful for Bill Cosgrove’s many years of service and we are also very proud to have veteran fire inspector Henry Polite…
It's Lou and Steven from DeSantie Tire located at 8 Tunxis Hill Road in Fairfield, actually right over the Bridgeport line from North Avenue. DeSantie has been serving the area for over 70 years with great friendly service at big box prices and with all the services you'd expect. They also have tire and rim repair as well as used tires. I've had both my personal cars equipped with new tires from them, I can't remember the prices but I do remember the friendly service that is almost forgotten in today's day and age. Give the a call at 203-334-2433 or visit them online at http://www.desantietire.com/ or on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/DeSantie-Tire-Co-139255582808157/?fref=ts You'll be glad you did!
1:41am--#Bridgeport Connecticut--Police and fire on the way to 57 Lee Avenue for a car fire. Someone threw gasoline and started the fire according to radio reports. This report is made possible by:
#Stratford Connecticut--Thursday evening the town of Stratford held a promotions and awards ceremony. Victor Velez and David Gugliotti were promoted to the rank of lieutenant. Antonio Santos and Carlos Castro were promoted to the rank of sergeant. Todd Moore was promoted to detective. A number of awards were presented as well as the Medal of Valor that was presented to Officer Paul Giegengack. Corporal Brian Norko and Mr. Arthur Gallant was presented the Chief's Award. Four recent retirees were also honored at the ceremony.
8:00pm--#Norwalk Connecticut-- A man in his 70's is stuck behind a water heater on Wolfpit Avenue. Firefighters on the way. I think this is the first call like this for us! This report is made possible by:
12:55pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut--Firefighters were called to the new Jewish Senior Center at 4200 Park Avenue for smoke on four floors of the building that is still under construction. Firefighters discovered it was a faulty air handler that cause the smoke. If it were really bad, our sponsor ServPro would have made it Like It Never Even Happened!
#Fairfield Connecticut---First Selectman Mike Tetreau and Conservation Director Brian Carey announced today that the Town of Fairfield was notified by the Exide Corporation and the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (CTDEEP) that the presence of Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) were detected in select dredge sediment samples that were collected from the currently stockpiled dredge materials that are located on the former Exide site at 2190 Post Road, Fairfield, Connecticut. The presence of PCBs in the stockpiled dredge spoils has triggered a mandatory review by CTDEEP and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the framework of the Toxic Substances and Control Act. The CTDEEP and EPA will review the new sampling data and will require additional authorizations prior to transporting…
