The Bridgeport Fire Department is honored to be a recipient of proceeds from the Annual 5K Run held in Bridgeport on October 3, 2026. We appreciate this generous contribution and your continued support. Thank You!... (Full Story & Photos)

Over the past several months, the Bridgeport Fire Department has remained committed to strengthening skills and preparedness through extensive training in all aspects of firefighting and emergency response. Training activities have included proper placement and operation of ground and aerial ladders, efficient hose advancement to fire scenes, and the use of rescue tools requiring precision and delicate ... (Full Story & Photos)

What better way to cool off from this long summer heat than with a HUGE summer cool off with Mayor Tony. The members of the Fire Department are joining up with Mayor Tony for a Fire Truck Cool Off Event. Starting at 12 (noon) this Saturday August 29th at Borough Hall the Fire Department will provide a huge sprinkler via the Fire Engine, bring your towels, swimmies, and goggles and splash around for ... (Full Story)

Once a month our training coordinator schedules and carries out weekend water rescue training. For the month of July we practiced boat flips and a small Buoy course to gain confidence in operating our boats. ... (Full Story & Photos)

The Bridgeport Fire Department has been actively engaged in training over the past few months (March – May 2026). As warmer weather arrives, residents may notice our crews at the stations or at designated locations throughout the Borough as we continue refining essential skills.
Recent training initiatives have included Rapid Intervention Team (RIT) exercises, during which firefighters navigate obstacles ... (Full Story & Photos)

Bridgeport Fire Department personnel conducted an official visit to the Montgomery County Emergency Operations Center, where members received a detailed briefing on the training, qualifications, and professional standards required of 911 communications specialists. The delegation also learned about the broader operational structure of the Emergency Operations Center and the critical roles it plays ... (Full Story & Photos)

Bridgeport Fire Department - Water-rescue training Feb 16, 2026. The training officer organized an indoor water/ice-rescue drill to practice improvised safety procedures. The exercise simulated a real incident: a command center was established for on-shore radio communications linking the shore team to rescuers in the water. Crews practiced victim recovery techniques while maintaining clear radio ... (Full Story & Photos)

Members had the liberty of Escorting Santa around town on Saturday before returning to the North Pole for the big day on Wednesday.... (Full Story & Photos)