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.

Four rescued at construction accident

9:10am--#FAIRFIELD  CT-- #Southport CT--October 10, 2013: At 9:10am on Thursdaymorning Fairfield’s Emergency Communication Center received an emergency call reporting that “four men were bringing a tub to the third floor when the stairwell collapsed to the basement” at 138 South Gate Lane in Southport. Fairfield Fire, Police and AMR units were dispatched to respond, with Engine 4 arriving on scene at 9:15 to confirm the initial report of four workers trapped in the basement of a building under construction. Under the direction of Lieutenant Justin Greenhaw Engine 4 took command and directed incoming Engine 1 and Ladders 1 and 2 to prepare for extrication. Upon the arrival of Fairfield Fire Car 3 Assistant Chief Bisson who serves as Operations Chief for the Department…

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