In The Beginning….
From its founding in 1641 until almost midway into the 19th century, fire protection for Stamford consisted of citizens forming bucket brigades to supply water for fire suppression. The fire service really began to organize on August 11, 1844, when at a meeting of the freemen, it was "resolved that the Borough will purchase two fire engines with hose, hooks, ladders, etc., as the necessity of the Borough may require." A tax of 10 mills on the dollar was levied to defray this expense, but only one engine was purchased. In December 1844 the Rippowam Fire Engine Company No. 1 was formed ...
Captain Matt Palmer Cited For His Off Duty Lifesaving Effort
Captain Matt Palmer was cited as September’s Employee of the Month for his life saving efforts while he was off duty. He was on his way home from working an extra shift at the Stamford Fire and Rescue Department when he stopped to assist a man who had col- lapsed on the sidewalk in front of a building in Hamden,CT. Captain Palmer quickly determined that the man was in cardiac arrest and without hesitation started CPR while a bystander called 911. He continued CPR until the Paramedics arrived and delivered one shock to the patient that converted his heart to a ...
Fire Lieutenant Walt Finch Passes Away
It is with deep regret that the Stamford Fire & Rescue Department announces the passing of retired Fire Lieutenant and Public Safety Dispatcher Walter Finch. Walt succumbed to his battle with pancreatic cancer on Sunday January 3rd. Our thoughts and prayers are with Walt’s family during this difficult time. The wake is January 6, 2010 from 4-8 pm at Cognetta’s Funeral Home. Cognetta’s... [Read more]
In The Beginning….
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Stamford transformer fire traps driver
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Fire damages Stamford building slated for demolition
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Engine Company #4 Leads Shippan Point Halloween Parade
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Captain Matt Palmer Cited For His Off Duty Lifesaving Effort
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Stamford Firefighters Collecting For MDA
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Funeral Arrangements For PSD Rand Samaha
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The Passing Of Public Safety Dispatcher Randy Samaha
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Stamford firefighters on the Rachel Ray Show
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