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Arrangements for Lieutenant Velasquez and Firefighter Baik

Here is the latest information as taken from the IAFF Local 834 website

It is with deepest regret and sorrow to report the line-of-duty death of two members of IAFF Local 834 – Bridgeport, Connecticut. Lieutenant Steven L. Velasquez, 40, and Fire Fighter Michel Baik, 49, were killed while fighting a residential fire on Saturday, July 24, 2010.

The viewing for Brother Velasquez will be held on Thursday, July 29, 2010 from 12:00 to 4:00 p.m. at Klein Auditorium, 910 Fairfield Avenue, Bridgeport, Connecticut 06605; (203) 337-6195.

The viewing for Brother Baik will be held on Thursday, July 29, 2010 from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Abriola Parkview Funeral Home, 419 White Plains Road, Trumbull, Connecticut 06611; (203) 373-1013.

The funeral service for Brother Velasquez will be held on Friday, July 30 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Augustine Cathedral, 359 Washington Avenue, Bridgeport, Connecticut 06604, (203) 368-6777.

The funeral service for Brother Baik will be held on Friday, July 30 at 2:00 p.m. at St. Nicholas Antiochian Orthodox Church, 5458 Park Avenue, Bridgeport, Connecticut 06604, (203) 372-9767.

A Collation honoring both our Brothers will be held on Friday, July 30, 2010 at the conclusion of the services at the Arena at Harbor Yard, 600 Main Street, Bridgeport, Connecticut.

Local 834 and the Bridgeport Fire Department have established a fund to support the families of the two fallen fire fighters. Donations to the “Bridgeport Fallen Firefighters Fund” can be made through the Bridgeport Fire Department Employees Federal Credit Union at 3115 Madison Ave., Bridgeport CT 06606, Attn: Bridgeport Fallen Firefighters Fund. The credit union can be reached at (203) 374-8120 or 1-800-242-8120.

Other expressions of sympathy or condolences can be sent to Local 834 at 30 Congress Street, Bridgeport, CT 06604 or emailed to bfdlocal834@aol.com.

 

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Local 834 and the Bridgeport Fire Department have established a fund to support the families of the two fallen fire fighters. Donations to the “Bridgeport Fallen Firefighters Fund” can be made through the Bridgeport Fire Department Employees Federal Credit Union at 3115 Madison Ave., Bridgeport CT 06606, Attn: Bridgeport Fallen Firefighters Fund. The credit union can be reached at (203) 374-8120 or 1-800-242-8120.

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Drill Night in Oxford

Training on the use of cutting tools and forcible entry took place recently. Photos by Scott Pelletier.

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 RV Fire in Oxford

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RV Fire in Oxford

Saturday, July 24

At approximately 7:00 AM the Oxford Fire Department was called to Larkey Road for the report of an RV on fire. Upon arrival, crews found a fully involved RV. The initial crew attacked the fire with a 1 3/4" handline, while a second crew shut down the propane tank.

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MVA with Extrication in Woodbridge

Tuesday, July 6

Woodbridge responds to an MVA requiring the extrication of one patient.

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Woodbridge MVA July 6th

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 Structure Fire in Oxford

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Structure Fire in Oxford

Monday, July 5

Shortly after 10:00 am Oxford was dispatched to 16 Trefoil Road for a working fire. Beacon Falls, Seymour and Southbury provided mutual aid. The fire was brought under control in approximately 45 minutes.

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Car Fire in Oxford

Wednesday, June 30

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MVA in Oxford

Saturday, June 19

Oxford responds to a MVA on Quakers Farm Road at approximately 2:15am. A mother and her infant child were transported to the hospital.

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 Quaker Farms Road MVA

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 Southbury Structure Fire

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Garage Fire in Southbury

Friday, June 18

Four car garage burns on Heritage Village Road in Southbury.

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Fatal MVA in Derby

Monday, June 7

Derby responds to a head-on MVA on Roosevelt Drive. One patient was extricated and transported to Yale, and the driver of the other vehicle was killed instantly.

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Fatal MVA in Derby

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  Fatal Fire in Ansonia

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Fatal Fire in Ansonia

Sunday, June 6

Ansonia responds to a fire on Birchwood Drive. A 66-year old man perished in the fire.

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