Today’s Vehicle Fire
3:20pm--#Stratford Connecticut-- Firefighters on the way to the Pootatuck Yacht Club for a boat fire. Fire is in the engine compartment according to radio reports. This report is made possible by:
Stratford News: Motorcyclist Hit
10:48pm--#Stratford Connecticut-- A report of a motorcyclist being hit by a car in front of the Statford Hotel at 225 Lordship Boulevard. This report report is made possible by:
Stratford News: Crash!
1:40pm--#Stratford Connecticut--A one car crash at Mt. Pleasant and Freeman Avenue. Car hit a tree, one person is laying unconscious in the roadway according to radio reports. This report is made possible by:
Video: 2 Cats Rescued In Stratford House Fire
Around 10:45 Wednesday night, firefighters were called to the area of Stratford and Main Street to investigate smoke in the area A short time later firefighters discovered a house fire in the 1600 block of Elms Street. Firefighters found heavy fire on the second floor and attic. No one was home at the time of the blaze. Firefighters rescued two cats and EMS provided oxygen to help revive them. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
Stratford Connecticut--Today, Senator Ed Gomes (D-Bridgeport, Stratford) and Representative Joseph Gresko (D-Stratford) joined Stratford Police Chief Patrick Ridenhour to announce a $25,000 state grant for the Stratford Police Activities League (P.A.L.). “Our communities are safer when we work together,” said Senator Ed Gomes (D-Bridgeport, Stratford). “This grant for the Stratford P.A.L. will help fund more activities and opportunities for Stratford police officers to build relationships and trust with the youth in our community. Our kids are safer when they are building character and leadership skills in programs like the Police Explorer Program and various athletic leagues.” “Securing the funding for PAL fulfills the commitment that police officials have made to Stratford. The PAL program has really been rejuvenated, and this…
State Police Detectives Investigate Stratford Carnival Ride Incident
Stratford, CT. (May 26, 2016): State Police detectives from the Fire and Explosion Investigative Unit (FEIU) are investigating a carnival ride after a light fixture became dislodged while the ride was in motion. On May 25, 2016 shortly after 9:00 p.m. a ferris wheel ride at the carnival on Barnum Ave. in Stratford was stopped by the ride operator after a light fixture became dislodged and wedged between two seats on the ferris wheel. The dislodged light fixture prevented the two seats from properly swiveling. Upon hearing the light fixture fall, the ride operator immediately stopped the ferris wheel and contacted the Stratford Fire Department. Two children, that occupied a different seat, were on the ferris wheel when it was…
Stratford Police Awards and Promotions Ceremony
#Stratford Connecticut--Thursday evening the town of Stratford held a promotions and awards ceremony. Victor Velez and David Gugliotti were promoted to the rank of lieutenant. Antonio Santos and Carlos Castro were promoted to the rank of sergeant. Todd Moore was promoted to detective. A number of awards were presented as well as the Medal of Valor that was presented to Officer Paul Giegengack. Corporal Brian Norko and Mr. Arthur Gallant was presented the Chief's Award. Four recent retirees were also honored at the ceremony.
Bridgeport News: Smoke In Building
12:55pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut--Firefighters were called to the new Jewish Senior Center at 4200 Park Avenue for smoke on four floors of the building that is still under construction. Firefighters discovered it was a faulty air handler that cause the smoke. If it were really bad, our sponsor ServPro would have made it Like It Never Even Happened!
Stratford News:Car And Motorcycle Collide
10:01pm--#Stratford Connecticut-- A crash between a motorcycle and car on Lordship Boulevard in front of the Stratford Hotel with injuries. The car received significant damage according to radio reports but the driver is refusing medical treatment. This report is made possible by:
Stratford News: Dog Lost After House Fire
4:53pm--#Stratford News: A little dog ran past firefighters and is now lost after escaping a house fire at 135 Kenyon Street. Firefighters quickly had the fire under control. A passerby saw smoke and heard the smoke detector sounding and called the firefighters to the scene. This report is made possible by: