Category: Bridgeport

The City of Bridgeport and the Bridgeport Emergency Communications Center Announce Open Applications for Public Safety Telecommunicator Positions

Bridgeport, CT – The City of Bridgeport and the Bridgeport Emergency Communications Center have announced that applications are now open for Public Safety Telecommunicator positions. The City has announced that eleven positions are currently open and are encouraging all interested individuals to apply. Public Safety Telecommunicators are vital to the City’s emergency response and are typically responsible for taking and recording urgent calls through 911 dispatch.

Competitive benefits are being offered to all prospective candidates, with a starting wage of $24.79 per hour. The deadline for application submissions is March 1, 2026 at 11:59 PM EST. Open house sessions will also be hosted during the month of February to provide further information on the position and what to expect while taking the exam. These open house sessions will be held at the Bridgeport Emergency Operations Center on February 14, 2026 at 9:00 AM and February 18, 2026 at 6:00 PM. Applicants only need to attend one open house session and not both.

“Our Public Safety Telecommunicators do more than just take calls,” stated Mayor Ganim. “Our first responders are in an incredibly important career field that not only benefits them and their families but impacts our residents as well. If you want to become a part of a team that helps save lives, I encourage everyone to apply to be a Public Safety Telecommunicator in Bridgeport.”

Acting Director of the Bridgeport Emergency Operations Center, Dave Reyes, stated, “We’ve chosen to waive the application fee for Bridgeport residents during this year’s application process. Because of this, we want Bridgeport residents to know that by choosing to be a Public Safety Telecommunicator in Bridgeport, they’re giving back to their communities in many ways than one. We also want individuals from other cities and towns to apply, knowing that Bridgeport can serve as the setting for an impactful career.”

Interested applicants are encouraged to visit PoliceApp.com/BridgeportECC to learn more about the position or to apply. Applicants are also encouraged to visit https://bit.ly/4r6wFEm to apply for either of the open house sessions.

Update: Pedestrian Struck on East Washington Ave Remains in Critical Condition

On February 9, 2026, at approximately 7:29 p.m., the Bridgeport Emergency Operations Center received multiple calls reporting that a pedestrian was struck by a motor vehicle near the 100 block of East Washington Avenue.

Bridgeport Police Officers responded to the scene and observed a pedestrian trapped underneath a gray vehicle in the eastbound lane. Bridgeport Fire Engine 1 arrived and extricated the pedestrian from beneath the vehicle. The pedestrian was transported to Bridgeport Hospital via AMR.

The scene was secured, and the Bridgeport Police Accident Reconstruction Team responded to conduct an on-scene reconstruction. A preliminary investigation revealed that a 63-year-old Bridgeport male pedestrian was walking westbound on East Washington Avenue within the eastbound lane when he stumbled and fell in the roadway. A gray vehicle, operated by a 56-year-old Bridgeport female, was traveling eastbound on Washington Avenue, subsequently ran over the pedestrian, and came to a stop with the pedestrian trapped underneath the vehicle.

The vehicle operator and her 29-year-old Bridgeport passenger declined medical treatment and did not report any injuries. The pedestrian sustained serious injuries and is currently listed in critical, but stable condition.

The collision remains under investigation by the Bridgeport Police Traffic Division. Anyone with information related to this incident is asked to contact Officer Rory Anderson at (203) 576-7640 or via email at rory.anderson@bridgeportct.gov.

Structure Fire

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An alarm dispatched the Bridgeport Firefighters to the 200 block of Fifth Street. Firefighters braved the single-digit temperatures along with double-digit winds and icing conditions to put out the fire. No reported injuries and the fire marshal was called to investigate the cause of the fire.

2026-02-07@7:47pm–#Bridgeport CT

Town of Fairfield Applauds Siting Council Vote to Reject United Illuminating’s Monopole Plan

The members of the Connecticut Siting Council once again took up United Illuminating’s application in Docket 516R and in a vote of six to one, approved a written opinion denying the application. The Siting Council’s vote today reaffirms its earlier decision denying UI’s application and concludes the latest chapter in a lengthy review process concerning the utility company’s proposed monopole project along the southern route of the Metro-North Railroad tracks.

“We appreciate the Connecticut Siting Council’s thorough review and its decision to deny UI’s application in Docket 516R. Throughout this process, our community has consistently expressed strong concerns, and we are grateful that the voices of residents, local leaders, religious institutions, businesses and preservationists were heard,” said First Selectperson Christine Vitale. “We remain committed to protecting our neighborhoods, small businesses, environment, and quality of life while continuing to work collaboratively with state partners and United Illuminating on responsible, community-centered solutions.”

The Siting Council’s decision recognizes that UI’s proposed project was not appropriate for the communities of Fairfield and Bridgeport and demonstrates the need for serious reconsideration of alternatives that would not cause lasting harm to sensitive neighborhoods. Our focus now turns to working together on alternative solutions that meet the region’s needs for reliable energy transmission without sacrificing the economic well-being and cultural treasures of our municipalities.

The Town of Fairfield remains steadfast in its commitment to fight for the protection of all of its residents, businesses and places of worship; and is determined to continue advocating for UI to meaningfully examine underground alternatives, including by providing the true costs of burying the transmission lines, rather than building overhead lines that will destroy the precious resources of the Town.

Stabbing Reported on GBTA Bus; Suspect Quickly Arrested

Police are investigating after a stabbing occurred aboard a Greater Bridgeport Transit bus on Reservoir Avenue in Bridgeport around 9:58 p.m. The suspect fled on foot but was quickly located and taken into custody, while the victim was transported to the hospital. No additional details have been released as the investigation continues.

2026-02-07@9:58pm #Bri#bridgeportct #bridgeportnews

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