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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…

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

Feb 10, 2026 Alex

https://youtube.com/shorts/dWQwez--dAw 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…

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Another Fire

Feb 7, 2026 Stephen Krauchick

Firefighters are at another fire in single-digit temps, this time in the 100 block of Beechwood Avenue, fire in the back of the structure. 2026-02-07@11:04pm-- #Bridgeport CT

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Structure Fire

Feb 7, 2026 Stephen Krauchick

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

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Fire Leaves 6 Displaced on Capitol Avenue

Feb 7, 2026 Stephen Krauchick

Firefighters quickly extinguished a fire on the 2nd floor on Capitol Avenue near Wells Street. Everyone made it out safely. The Red Cross will address the immediate needs of 6 people from the apartment building. 2026-02-07@12:19pm

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Several Injured In Bus Accident

Feb 7, 2026 Stephen Krauchick

A number of passengers are reportedly injured in a crash on a Greater Bridgeport Transportation bus and a passenger vehicle accident on Fairfield and Bennett Street. No word on the extent of injuries or if any of them were transported to the hospital.

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

Feb 7, 2026 Alex

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…

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Stabbing Reported on GBTA Bus; Suspect Quickly Arrested

Feb 7, 2026 Stephen Krauchick

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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Amazing Oversight

Feb 6, 2026 Stephen Krauchick

Amazing Deals on Boston Avenue was shut down by authorities today for lacking proper permits. Viewers told us that people started lining up around 6am this morning, and police were originally called in after people cut the line that went around the block. 2026-02-06 #Bridgeport CT

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School Bus Involved Accident

Feb 6, 2026 Stephen Krauchick

A school bus was struck at Noble and Shelton Street and the striking vehicle fled the scene. There are no reported injuries and no further details. 206-02-06@3:31pm-- #Bridgeport CT

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

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

Another Fire

Structure Fire

Fire Leaves 6 Displaced on Capitol Avenue

Several Injured In Bus Accident

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

Stabbing Reported on GBTA Bus; Suspect Quickly Arrested

Amazing Oversight

School Bus Involved Accident

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