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Statewide Firefighter Test Announced

Ten Connecticut communities have joined together to offer an Entry Level Testing program for men and women interested in a Fire Service career. The consortium of Fire Departments is currently accepting applications through a testing company IO Solutions. Applications must be submitted directly thought IO Solutions at iosolutions.com. The application period closes May 4, 2018. The goals of this program are threefold. 1) Reduce the testing cost for applicants. Typically applicants must participate in independent testing processes each requiring an application fee and a written and oral examination. This is costly and time consuming for applicants. The consortium will charge a single fee and applicants take one written and oral examination to qualify for up to 10 departments. 2) Reduce…

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Westport News: Distracted Driving Campaign

#Westport, CT - From April 2 to April 30, 2018, the Westport Police Department will be out in force looking for distracted drivers as part of the U Drive. U Text. U Pay. campaign, a high- visibility effort to enforce distracted driving laws. Drivers are continuously ignoring their responsibilities behind the wheel, and distracted driving is a growing and deadly threat on our roadways. Westport PD is teaming up with the Connecticut Department of Transportation during the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA’s) National Distracted Driving Awareness month to make sure all motorists keep their eyes on the road and their hands on the wheel. “Distracted driving is a real problem,” said Captain David Farrell. “During this enforcement period, officers…

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Bridgeport News: Porch Fire

8:00pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Firefighters quickly extinguished a porch fire at Poplar and Dewey Street.  Police was first on scene and ensured everyone got out of the house.   I was there within 5 minutes and firefighters quickly had the fire extinguished.   This news report is made possible by (not actual photo from the scene):

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Bridgeport News: Man Shot

2:00pm--#Bridgeport CT--Police finally locate a gunshot victim that was seen running in behind houses on William Street, then seen at Harriet Street but located at Arctic Street.  The man was shot in the hand, he said it happened at the Greenes then on the bridge heading to the Greens and now he doesn't want to know anything about the police.  Police are searching for a crime scene.   This news report is made possible by:

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Today’s Vehicle Fire

7:07pm--#Stratford CT-- Today's vehicle fire is being hosted by Stratford on Lupes Drive (off Stratford Avenue).  The car hit a fire hydrant, spun around and caught fire.  The driver was able to get out of the car and fled the scene according to radio reports.   This news report is made possible by:

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