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3:58pm–#Stratford CT–Firefighters on scene at 1400 Honeyspot Road Extension where a car has hit a gas line according to radio reports.

 

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3:47pm–#Bridgeport CT–Today’s car fire is being hosted in Bridgeport at Beechmont and Exeter Street.  Firefighter confirming and running a line to put it out.

 

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12:36pm–#Fairfeidl CT–Firefighters in Fairfield remain busy.  This time an odor of burning at the McDonald’s at the cirle at 536 Post Road.

 

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10:40am–#Fairfield CT–A homeowner do it yourself project almost cost him his home at 563 Jennings Road.  The homeowner was trying to cut open his oil tank with a gas powered saw which ignited the oil inside the tank.  The house quickly filled with smoke.  The homeowner then ran across the street to the fire department to summon help.  Firefighters were obviously quick on the scene and were able to quickly put out the flames keeping the fire confined to the oil tank.   The homeowner suffered minor smoke inhalation and refused medical treatment.  Firefighters also ventilated the home of the smoke.  Firefighters also responded to a fire alarm at Ludlowe High School at the same time.

10:40am–#Fairfield CT–Firefighters on the scene at Ludlowe High School at 785 Unquowa Road for an activated fire alarm.  Firefighters discover an odor of rubber burning in the Graphics Room 15. No further radio updates.  Firefighters were dispatched there a few months ago which turned out to be an issue with the ventilation system.  The burning rubber can be a belt on the ventilation system once again.

 

The building did not appear to be evacuated when I arrived.  Firefighters were also on Jennings Road for fire.

 

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12:30am–#Stratford CT–First responders on the way to Broadbridge Avenue and Second Hill Lane for a crash with injuries.

 

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Bridgeport, Conn. (May 5, 2015) – Today, Bridgeport Mayor Bill Finch and Fire Chief Brian Rooney announced that nearly 50,000 free smoke alarms have been installed in the Park City since the inception of its “Safe Asleep” program. They also unveiled a new phase of the program, including an advertising initiative, in order to grow that number this year.

 

“Thanks to the efforts of the Safe Asleep program and the hardworking men and women of the Bridgeport Fire Department, we’re keeping the kids and families of the Park City safe,” said Mayor Finch. “With nearly 50,000 smoke alarms installed in Bridgeport homes, we are a national leader in protecting kids and families from the dangers of fires. These new ads will help us reach even more homes, and keeping more families safe as Bridgeport gets better every day.”

 

Through a partnership with GBT, buses will provide mobile advertising for the program that has helped save hundreds of lives in Bridgeport. Since the program began, there have been 143 documented instances of fires in homes with smoke alarms installed for free by the Bridgeport Fire Department. In each of those incidents, residents of those homes were alerted by their smoke alarm and able to escape safely without injury.

 

“The Safe Asleep program saves lives,” said Chief Rooney. “Most residential fires happen at night. With a working smoke alarm, you have a chance to get out safely.”

 

In addition to new bus advertisements, Firefighters and representatives from the Safe Asleep program also visit Bridgeport schools to help educate kids on the importance of fire prevention and safety. The Fire Department has also partnered with Dominos Pizza and Fire Engine Pizza Co. offering free pizza to promote the free smoke alarm program.

 

The “Safe Asleep” program began in 2005 as a partnership between the city fire department and RYASAP. Residents in need of smoke alarms can call 203-335-8835, and the fire department will install it for free.