Stratford News: 4 Rescued in Boat Fire- 1 Man Has 3rd Degree Burns

12:42pm--#Stratford CT-- There is a boat on fire at the mouth of the Housationic River.  Fire and EMS staging at Knapp's Landing Restaurant, 520 Sniffens Lane.  Four civilain boats have circled it and are spraying water on it.   Coast Guard and Milford alerted Stratford Marine Rescue on the way.  UPDATE: A oyster boat was on scene putting water on the fire.  Fairfield's Rescue arrived and  has one burn victim with possible 3rd degree burns.  The victim is now being transported to shore to an awaiting ambulance.  UPDATE: There were 4 people on board the clam boat fire. 2 are injured.  UPDATE:  Man has burns on both arms, about 20% of his body.  He was transported to the Bridgeport Hospital. [caption id="attachment_26883" align="alignleft" width="300"] Photo courtesy of…

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Bridgeport News: Crash with Injuries

11:20pm--#Bridgeport CT--Report of a crash with in juries on Fairfield Avenue and Orland Avenue involving a scooter. With flood insurance costs on the rise and new FEMA REGULATIONS implemented, is your elevation certificate up to date? Call Land Surveying Services, LLC at 203-522- 4177 for an updated or new elevation certificate. The crew that measures up.

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Westport Police Department Announces Upcoming Promotions

    On Thursday, June 12, 2014 the Westport Police Department will promote five officers. The ceremony will take place at 3:00 P.M. in the Westport Police Department classroom. These promotions come after several months of competitive testing and will fill vacancies in rank created through retirements.   To be promoted to the rank of Lieutenant:     Sergeant Ryan Paulsson was hired in December 2000 and was promoted to the rank of Sergeant in 2012. Sergeant Paulsson was the department’s Bloodhound handler for 10 years and has supervised the K9 Unit since 2010. Officer Paulsson serves as a tactical officer with the Southwest Regional Emergency Response Team, member of the Westport Police/Fire Dive-Rescue Team and the Marine Division. He is a…

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