American Federation of State County & Municipal Employees

The Bridgeport Fire Department is dedicated to serving the citizens of Bridgeport, Conn. Bridgeport is Connecticut s largest city, and is a port on Long Island Sound at the mouth of the Pequonnock River. The municipal organization provides professional response to fires, as well as medical and environmental emergencies and disasters. The Bridgeport Fire Department intends to create a safer community through its extensive participation in fire prevention, code enforcement and education for the public and department members. The organization s goal is to provide 24-hour emergency services for the protection of life and property within a four- minute response time frame.

The Connection Inc. is a statewide community-based human services agency in Bridgeport, CT, dedicated to building safe, healthy, and caring communities. With a focus on providing nationally recognized programs for family, child, young adult, and adult services, The Connection aims to inspire individuals to reach their full potential as productive and valued citizens. Offering a continuum of services from outpatient care to residential settings, The Connection prioritizes person-centered and trauma-informed models of care for addiction services, behavioral healthcare, and community justice. As a housing first provider, they believe in the importance of safe housing for successful recovery, offering a range of housing opportunities including homeless outreach, emergency shelter, rapid re-housing, and permanent supportive housing.Generated from the website