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.

Reverse 911 for Bridgeport residents

(Bridgeport, CT – Sept. 13, 2013) – Residents of Bridgeport now can register online for the City’s Reverse 911 system, making it easier for them to receive important information during emergencies. “The system is an important resource in communicating with residents, particularly during emergency situations,” said Mayor Bill Finch. “We had a hurricane and an epic blizzard in the last 12 months, and it is so essential for people to get timely, accurate information.” The online form now will make it easier for people to register. Residents can register at http://www.bridgeportct.gov/rev911 According to Mayor Finch, the Reverse 911 form adds new features that will help the City assist its vulnerable populations during large weather events. During the hurricane and blizzard, the Emergency Operations…

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Bridgeport Fire Department Promotions 2013

Video Report--Mayor Finch Swears in 11 New Fire Lieutenants and Pumper Engineers (Bridgeport, CT -- Sept. 17, 2013) – Firefighter Sheilyan Vega is the first ever Latina firefighter to place first on a promotional exam and is the first Latina to serve as a pumper engineer in the history of the Bridgeport Fire Department. Even so, Vega said she prefers to  be known just as “one of the guys.” “I never really looked at myself in that way,” said Vega. “I’ve never looked at my ethnicity , race or gender as an advantage or a disadvantage. I’ve just look at each challenge as it presents itself and work my hardest to do well.” Vega and 10 other firefighters were promoted Tuesday to…

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