December 5, 2014 - In the afternoon of  Tuesday, December 2, 2014 Mariposa County Sheriff/Interim Fire Chief Doug Binnewies had the honor of dedicating the newest fire station in the county - Bridgeport Fire Station Number 28.

Following many years of planning, coordinating and construction, Bridgeport Fire Station Number 28 is now in service. This is the first of many fire stations to encompass not only fire but sheriff employees and equipment as well. The new facility will provide a modern and safe environment for Mariposa County Fire and the Mariposa County Sheriff's Office employees and volunteers to train, share technology, resources and respond to the needs of their neighbors in an emergency.

Marcella Cannon the current Captain of the Mormon Bar Fire Station will take on the Captain position at the new Bridgeport Fire Station as well.

The Mariposa County Fire Department is currently seeking volunteers to fill the positions of Firefighters, Medical Responders, Driver Operators, Support Staff and Community Educators. For more information please contact the County Fire Department at 209-966-4330.

Photo Credit and Source: MCSD

(l-r) Mariposa County Supervisor Kevin Cann,  Mariposa County Deputy Fire Chief Jim Middleton Mariposa County Sheriff/Interim Fire Chief Doug Binnewies, Mariposa County Supervisors Janet Bibby, Merlin Jones, John Carrier, Lee Stetson