Youngest Fire Chief in the History of the Fire Department Appointed
#Bridgeport, CT – June 25, 2014– Conner Berry received countless salutes as well as some unique perks of the job Tuesday after being sworn in as Fire Chief for a day. Berry, a 10-year-old fifth grader at St. Andrew’s Academy, held the top spot at the departmentTuesday after his father won a silent auction fundraiser at his school. “It’s a very fun time,” said Conner, as he received a private tour during an emergency drill at Pleasure Beach led be his aide, Assistant Chief Michael Calderoni. It was a full day. He started in the chief’s office and with a tour of fire headquarters. There, he got to try on BFD turn out gear, including the Scott air pack. He explored through one of the…
