Mayor Ganim Announces New Leadership in the Bridgeport Fire Department

Bridgeport – Mayor Joe Ganim today announced a new leadership team for the Bridgeport Fire Department, naming Richard Thode to the position of provisional Fire Chief and Lance Edwards to the position of Deputy Fire Chief.  Thode, a 29-year veteran of the Bridgeport Fire Department, had been serving as Assistant Fire Chief and succeeds Brian Rooney, who retired as Bridgeport Fire chief last month after a 44-year career in the department.  Mayor Ganim has also named decorated Stratford Fire Department Veteran Lance Edwards as the new Deputy Chief of the Bridgeport Fire Department.  Edwards, who is African American, scored highest on the civil service test for Deputy Chief and will now be second in command of the Bridgeport Fire Department,…

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2:07pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- Two people in custody after police attempt to pull over a stolen vehicle at Main and Grand Street.  A short pursuit ensued.  They probably thought better as they pulled over on Thompson Street.   This report is made possible by:

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Bridgeport News: Man Shot

9:14pm--#Bridgeport News: A man was shot at the intersection of Poplar and Maplewood Avenue.  Witnesses told me they heard three shots, radio reports say he was shot 3 times.  He was moving about and conscious at the scene.  Police have confirmed that a man was shot but it is too early for any information on his condition or any details.   It is always first on DoingItLocal!  See ALL our posts, not just what Facebook shows you at our mobile friendly website DoingItLocal.com  

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Bridgeport News: 2 In Custody For Stolen Vehicle

7:40pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut--Police arrest in front of building 21 at Pt Barnum Housing near Anthony Street two for stealing a black Jeep.   Looks like they are going to need our sponsor!

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