News, incident reports, training updates, and community events from the Bridgeport Fire Protection District.
Our crew completed 40 hours of wildland fire refresher training in preparation for the upcoming fire season, including live-fire exercises at the Bridgeport Valley training grounds and classroom instruction on weather pattern recognition.
Read More →Thanks to a FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grant, the district has acquired a 2,000-gallon water tender — critical for wildland response in areas without hydrant access. The tender includes a portable pump and fold-a-tank.
Read More →Over 150 community members visited the station for our annual open house. Families toured the engines, met volunteers, and practiced using fire extinguishers. Local kids got to operate the hose line.
Read More →BFPD responded to a 3-acre vegetation fire near the Twin Lakes campground. Crews contained the fire within 4 hours with assistance from CalFire and USFS. No structures threatened.
Read More →Three new members have completed their Firefighter 1 certification through the Mono County training consortium. They join our active roster bringing fresh energy and skills to the team.
Read More →Our crew led the 4th of July parade through downtown Bridgeport and provided standby fire safety for the evening fireworks display. A proud tradition in our small town.
Read More →All active volunteers received new NFPA-compliant structural turnout gear thanks to donations and grant funding. Modern gear significantly improves firefighter safety and performance.
Read More →BFPD responded to a three-vehicle accident on Highway 395 during a winter storm. Crews performed vehicle stabilization and patient extrication. All patients transported by Mono County EMS.
Read More →BFPD participated in a multi-agency mutual aid exercise with CalFire, USFS, and four neighboring volunteer departments. The drill simulated a large wildland fire requiring coordinated response.
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