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Bridgeport Recruits Receive Elevator Operations Training
October 14, 2025 | CONNECTICUT
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Bridgeport, Conn. — October 14 —Bridgeport Fire Academy Recruit Class 04-25 completed elevator operations training with Dragon Rescue Management, led by instructor Mike. The session covered elevator emergencies, lockout procedures, and safe occupant removal. The training supported the recruits’ development in technical rescue skills used in multi-story buildings and commercial occupancies across the city.